Mark Svensson
@MarkSvensson
Husband to @IsminiSvensson║Dad to Rafaela║Attorney║Advocate║Fighting to Build a Brighter, More Inclusive Future for All.
Heartbreaking news. Karen Diamond should still be alive today with her loved ones. Her tragic loss is a painful reminder of the dangerous rise in antisemitism we see sweeping across our communities. We have a collective duty to do everything we can to fight back against the…
We’re heartbroken to learn that Karen Diamond, Z’’L, succumbed to the injuries inflicted earlier this month during the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, CO. May her memory forever be a blessing.
Today, we celebrate 237 years of New York Statehood! May we always work to ensure that #NewYork serves as a beacon of freedom, hope & opportunity. 🗽 #Excelsior #NY #NYS #ILoveNY #EmpireState
Happy Anniversary #ADA! 35 years ago today, the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed into law. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. While the ADA was a historic milestone in the…
It was a true pleasure to be on campus at Rockland Community College today to fund our annual #SvenssonScholarship for Student Leaders award. Thank you to Karen Lewis, Executive Director of Development at RCC and President William Mullaney as well as all the administrators,…
It's always a great time in beautiful Haverstraw with friends. This evening's Democratic event was a tremendous success. Big thanks to Mayors Kohut and D'Amelio, and their village boards, Supervisor Phillips, Councilmen Ortiz and Kirschkel, and the Town Board, Chairman of the…
What an amazing time at the Town of Haverstraw’s 6th Annual Latin Night. It was an evening filled with music, dancing and great company of friends. A big thank you to Supervisor Howard Phillips, Deputy Supervisor Cancel, Councilmen Johnny Ortiz and Ralph Kirschkel, and everyone…
Great to be with @JasonMcCourty & @devinmccourty at their annual football camp at Nyack High School. To see all the smiles they’re putting on kids faces year after year is priceless. Way to guys!
Honored to attend and speak at Konbit & Neg & Lakay’s first-ever Rockland Immigrants Heritage Day! Big thank you to my friend Renold Julien, and all who work tirelessly on behalf of our immigrant communities. We must never forget that we are a nation of immigrants, and our…
Today we remember the 85 victims of the #AMIA bombing, the deadliest terror attack in Argentina's history, and at the time, the deadliest attack on the #Jewish community since the Holocaust. To this day not a single person has been convicted for this heinous act of #antisemitism…
Five-years ago today, the world lost civil rights icon #JohnLewis. May we continue to honor his inspiring legacy. As President @BarackObama once said, “Generations from now, when parents teach their children what is meant by courage, the story of John Lewis will come to mind.”
It was wonderful attending the United Latin Festival's gala last night, and to be amongst so many of my dear friends from our vibrant latin communities. I want to congratulate each of this year's deserving honorees. I also want to congratulate the organizing committee and…
Amazing start to the day at the 38th Annual Women's Distance Festival run at Rockland Lake. Nearly 1,000 women and girls ran this year. The event benefits our incredible friends at the @Center4SC! Big congrats to Race Directors Amy Graboski Leon and Lauren Grossberg Carlucci for…
Honored to attend the 12th annual Anthony Amoros Car Show alongside numerous members of the community and elected officials. The Amoros family took the unspeakable tragedy of losing their son and responded by advocating for the passage of a used car airbag law, which culminated…
Devastating scenes out of Texas. My thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by the floods, and all first responders engaged in rescue operations.
Aerial footage from Texas Parks and Wildlife shows the aftermath of deadly flooding in Guadalupe River on July 4th. At least 27 people have died and 23 children from Camp Mystic are still unaccounted for.
Incredible evening celebrating the greatest nation the world has ever known. 🇺🇸
From our family to yours, Happy 4th of July! May you celebrate this day with a heart full of passion, patriotism, courage, and kindness! 🇺🇸🎆🇺🇸🎆 #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly
Fantastic time supporting the Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Bowling Tournament & Barbecue, hosted by Break Point Bowl & Entertainment, in partnership with our friends from the Village of West Haverstraw. The packed event included participants from The Arc Rockland,…
61 years ago President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In his remarks following the signing Johnson said, “Our generation of Americans has been called on to continue the unending search for justice within our own borders.” The act prohibits discrimination on the…
Congratulations to Rabbi Pernick on 40 years of service as Rabbi at Beth Am Temple in Pearl River!
More than $500,000 raised this year! Congratulations to The 100 Ride on the success of their 11th annual bike ride event, which raises money to support Kupath Ezra of Rockland County and Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County.
