Chuck Lavine Announces Endorsements from Former Congressmen Gary Ackerman, Steve Israel

GLEN COVE, New York - Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive Chuck Lavine announced the endorsements of two former Long Island Congressmen: Gary Ackerman (NY-05) and Steve Israel (NY-03). Ackerman and Israel join Democratic leaders including New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Majority Leader Joe Morelle in endorsing Chuck’s campaign.

In his endorsement, former Congressman Gary Ackerman said, “Chuck Lavine has been a progressive champion in the New York State Assembly, and will continue to fight for our Democratic values as Nassau County Executive. I know that Chuck will work to end the corruption in Nassau County, because he believes Nassau County deserves better. Chuck is the best choice for Nassau families in this election, and I am proud to endorse Chuck Lavine for Nassau County Executive.”

Former Congressman Steve Israel said, “I’m endorsing Chuck Lavine because I have seen him in action. When we represented the same communities, I was truly impressed by his tireless efforts to support our veterans and the environment, to fight for a strong middle class, as well as equal pay for equal work and reproductive rights for women. As an Assemblyman, Chuck is a great example of a somebody with character and integrity who is clearly in politics for the right reasons. But beyond that, he has also proven that he is the type of bold leader and problem solver that we need to bring progressive leadership to Nassau County."