Bronx Democratic Party - In Memory of of Sylvia Lask

 

 

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our Vice Chair, Sylvia Lask. She was a lifelong mental health advocate and community leader who fought tirelessly to improve the lives of others throughout the Bronx. Her commitment to serving her community was unmatched. She will be remembered for her life-saving work advancing mental health access and the love and compassion she shared throughout her life. Sylvia dedicated her life to being a powerful voice for change and fought for legislation that paved the way for monumental changes in mental health policy in New York. From her tireless advocacy on Timothy’s Law and the New York State Mental Health Education Law to her work organizing the annual September 11 memorial ceremony in the Bronx, she made a lasting difference in the lives of countless New Yorkers. Sylvia was a vital member of various boards throughout the Bronx, including the Jacobi and North Central Bronx Hospital Community Advisory Board, the Board of Visitors of the Bronx Psychiatric Center, the Co-op City Community Board, and the Bronx Democratic Party County Committee. Most recently, she served as the Government Affairs Chair for the Mental Health Association in New York State. Our hearts go out to Sylvia’s family and her loved ones during this difficult time. She will be missed by our entire Bronx Dems family and the Bronx as a whole.