A flag representing the neurodivergent community is now flying over the City of Glen Cove. Thanks to the efforts of Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore), the flag, designed by Jericho constituent Josh Mirsky, was raised on April 25 at a special ceremony attended by Lavine and other dignitaries including the city’s mayor and representatives of the City Council. The event, which was spearheaded by Lavine’s office, comes during National Autism Awareness Month with the goal of creating more awareness about autism and a greater understanding and acceptance of those in the neurodivergent community.
“By raising the neurodiversity strength flag, the town of Glen Cove is showing that they stand up with progress and inclusion and that they stand with the neurodiverse people and showing them that we see you, we hear you, and we respect you,” Mirsky said.
“Josh is a stalwart and hardened advocate for human rights. He stands for community and for respect for people who are neurodivergent,” Lavine said.