Kevin O'Keefe for Assembly
@kevokeefe.bsky.social
kevinok.org • Candidate, Assembly District 74 • husband, father • St. Vartan Park Conservancy and MECA president • Tilden Democratic Club vp • board member: Manhattan Community Board 6, Bellevue Community Advisory, Stuyvesant Cove Park Association
"Sandy produced a deadly storm surge, and in 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida introduced the damage of extreme rainfall. The next hurricane could bring both.
It would not have to be a major one."
It would not have to be a major one."
The Disaster to Come: New York’s Next Superstorm (Gift Article)
Heavy rain would make a hurricane catastrophic. See the neighborhoods that could face the worst flooding.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
"Sandy produced a deadly storm surge, and in 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida introduced the damage of extreme rainfall. The next hurricane could bring both.
It would not have to be a major one."
It would not have to be a major one."
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kevin O'Keefe Talks Turkey, Community, Housing
Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
A chance and magical St. Vartan Park garden view I took in yesterday — of two acquaintances who live near the park celebrating their engagement! The marriage proposal had just taken place nearby. Here's to a wonderful life together.
November 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A chance and magical St. Vartan Park garden view I took in yesterday — of two acquaintances who live near the park celebrating their engagement! The marriage proposal had just taken place nearby. Here's to a wonderful life together.
Thank you to all who have been a part of my campaign's rise. We will always fight for those whose voices have been unjustly silenced and ignored.
NEWS: Kevin O'Keefe Stands for 'Everyday' Voices at Forum
Connects on Housing, Health Act, Bellevue, More
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November 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Thank you to all who have been a part of my campaign's rise. We will always fight for those whose voices have been unjustly silenced and ignored.
Last night at the first candidates forum for our Assembly race, I shared concerns about housing development planning without community input, including what I learned yesterday about StuyTown looking into constructing new market-rate buildings on the campus.
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More: instagram.com/p/DRPp4T4Di83/
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Last night at the first candidates forum for our Assembly race, I shared concerns about housing development planning without community input, including what I learned yesterday about StuyTown looking into constructing new market-rate buildings on the campus.
More: instagram.com/p/DRPp4T4Di83/
More: instagram.com/p/DRPp4T4Di83/
Lots of good community energy at yesterday's @tildendemocrats.bsky.social holiday luncheon in the 74th Assembly District, including talking dollars and sense with New York State Comptroller and former State Assembly Member Tom DiNapoli.
November 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Lots of good community energy at yesterday's @tildendemocrats.bsky.social holiday luncheon in the 74th Assembly District, including talking dollars and sense with New York State Comptroller and former State Assembly Member Tom DiNapoli.
Our universal healthcare advocacy continues.
Dick Gottfried, torchbearer for New York Health Act. which guarantees universal comprehensive healthcare for every New Yorker. "It's going to save us — net — about $20 billion annually that we are throwing away today."
#passnyhealth
Dick Gottfried, torchbearer for New York Health Act. which guarantees universal comprehensive healthcare for every New Yorker. "It's going to save us — net — about $20 billion annually that we are throwing away today."
#passnyhealth
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Our universal healthcare advocacy continues.
Dick Gottfried, torchbearer for New York Health Act. which guarantees universal comprehensive healthcare for every New Yorker. "It's going to save us — net — about $20 billion annually that we are throwing away today."
#passnyhealth
Dick Gottfried, torchbearer for New York Health Act. which guarantees universal comprehensive healthcare for every New Yorker. "It's going to save us — net — about $20 billion annually that we are throwing away today."
#passnyhealth
Our campaign has resonated from East Midtown to the Lower East Side because of a unique vision for New Yorkers’ future.
Our priorities include protection of our environment. See more on this and other issues at kevinok.org.
Our priorities include protection of our environment. See more on this and other issues at kevinok.org.
November 15, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Our campaign has resonated from East Midtown to the Lower East Side because of a unique vision for New Yorkers’ future.
Our priorities include protection of our environment. See more on this and other issues at kevinok.org.
Our priorities include protection of our environment. See more on this and other issues at kevinok.org.
Engagement on New York needs today at SOMOS conference in Puerto Rico, from financial empowerment to a panel on parks and environmental issues with NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, Bronx Parks Commissioner Jessenia Aponten and NYC Council parks committee chair Shekar Krishnan.
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Engagement on New York needs today at SOMOS conference in Puerto Rico, from financial empowerment to a panel on parks and environmental issues with NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, Bronx Parks Commissioner Jessenia Aponten and NYC Council parks committee chair Shekar Krishnan.
Every vote counts.
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Every vote counts.
As my State Assembly campaign continues to amplify community voices and fights to prevent the government from silencing them, I voted no on housing ballot proposals 2, 3 and 4. More at kevinok.org/housing.
November 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
As my State Assembly campaign continues to amplify community voices and fights to prevent the government from silencing them, I voted no on housing ballot proposals 2, 3 and 4. More at kevinok.org/housing.
Glorious fall Saturday as son Will speeds through cross country mecca Van Cortlandt Park.
November 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Glorious fall Saturday as son Will speeds through cross country mecca Van Cortlandt Park.
Happy Halloween — from haunted house prep at Jacob Riis Houses with tenant association president Zulay Velazquez.
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Happy Halloween — from haunted house prep at Jacob Riis Houses with tenant association president Zulay Velazquez.
Wrapping up day 7 of greeting early voters in the 74th Assembly District—from sharing why Judy Kim, Suzanne Adams, James Clymes, Deborah Kaplan are the best four county candidates for Supreme Court to why I'm ready to serve as district Assembly Member as we head to 2026 election.
October 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Wrapping up day 7 of greeting early voters in the 74th Assembly District—from sharing why Judy Kim, Suzanne Adams, James Clymes, Deborah Kaplan are the best four county candidates for Supreme Court to why I'm ready to serve as district Assembly Member as we head to 2026 election.
Thanks to those who celebrated equal access with us Wednesday, inc. equal-access sports media trailblazer Melissa Ludtke. Here’s a part of what Melissa and I shared, including Melissa’s call to support my 2026 State Assembly candidacy. Extended reel: instagram.com/reel/DQdSnsX...
October 31, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Thanks to those who celebrated equal access with us Wednesday, inc. equal-access sports media trailblazer Melissa Ludtke. Here’s a part of what Melissa and I shared, including Melissa’s call to support my 2026 State Assembly candidacy. Extended reel: instagram.com/reel/DQdSnsX...
Love to all who came to our special campaign event last night in Kips Bay and to equal-access icon Melissa Ludtke for her passionate remarks about our 2026 State Assembly campaign!
Learn more and chip in at kevinok.org
Learn more and chip in at kevinok.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Love to all who came to our special campaign event last night in Kips Bay and to equal-access icon Melissa Ludtke for her passionate remarks about our 2026 State Assembly campaign!
Learn more and chip in at kevinok.org
Learn more and chip in at kevinok.org
A night of learning from two gutsy women tonight: Melissa Ludtke — my campaign fundraiser guest speaker tomorrow (RSVP at secure.actblue.com/donate/equalaccessforny)— and Secretary Clinton.
October 29, 2025 at 3:21 AM
A night of learning from two gutsy women tonight: Melissa Ludtke — my campaign fundraiser guest speaker tomorrow (RSVP at secure.actblue.com/donate/equalaccessforny)— and Secretary Clinton.
Our campaign news today starts with tomorrow's special campaign fundraiser (join us!) and ends with a journey I revealed 20 years ago on this last Tuesday in October. mailchi.mp/kevinok/kevi...
Kevin's Equal Access Tomorrow, Better Everyday Life, Waterside Clearing, More
Kevin O'Keefe for State Assembly: Better Everyday Living, Every Day
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October 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Our campaign news today starts with tomorrow's special campaign fundraiser (join us!) and ends with a journey I revealed 20 years ago on this last Tuesday in October. mailchi.mp/kevinok/kevi...
Our future is bright if it reflects these hardworking Scouts this morning.
Today, St. Vsartan park Conservancy and local Cub Scout Pack 422 continued their alliance with an upkeep session in and around the park garden that earned each Scout a Park Cleanup badge. Activiites included leaf management, composting, park beautification, creation of take-home basil plants, more.
October 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Our future is bright if it reflects these hardworking Scouts this morning.
After years as a parking lot, East River at 34th Street near St. Vartan park will soon be transformed into a public park.
We gathered with NYC Parks Manhattan Commissioner Tricia Shimamura, fellow Manhattan Community Board 6 members, other community leaders to look to a better everyday waterfront.
We gathered with NYC Parks Manhattan Commissioner Tricia Shimamura, fellow Manhattan Community Board 6 members, other community leaders to look to a better everyday waterfront.
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
After years as a parking lot, East River at 34th Street near St. Vartan park will soon be transformed into a public park.
We gathered with NYC Parks Manhattan Commissioner Tricia Shimamura, fellow Manhattan Community Board 6 members, other community leaders to look to a better everyday waterfront.
We gathered with NYC Parks Manhattan Commissioner Tricia Shimamura, fellow Manhattan Community Board 6 members, other community leaders to look to a better everyday waterfront.
Our grassroots 2026 State Assembly campaign continues to rise. mailchi.mp/kevinok/kevi...
Kevin's Campaign Out Front Early with Community, Equal Rights
Fighting for Better Everyday Living, Every Day
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October 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Our grassroots 2026 State Assembly campaign continues to rise. mailchi.mp/kevinok/kevi...
My State Assembly campaign has announced the venue for our special October 29 event about equal access — Hill and Bay! RSVP secure.actblue.com/donate/equal....
I have led successful campaigns for everyday equal access in the 74th Assembly District and will bring that fight to Albany.
I have led successful campaigns for everyday equal access in the 74th Assembly District and will bring that fight to Albany.
October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
My State Assembly campaign has announced the venue for our special October 29 event about equal access — Hill and Bay! RSVP secure.actblue.com/donate/equal....
I have led successful campaigns for everyday equal access in the 74th Assembly District and will bring that fight to Albany.
I have led successful campaigns for everyday equal access in the 74th Assembly District and will bring that fight to Albany.
Proud to connect today with Rep. Dan Goldman about my people-powered campaign for State Assembly and our need to amplify the voices of Lower East Side tenants.
We did the latter with many others this afternoon at the Baruch Houses in the Assembly District—to fight to protect federal SNAP funds.
We did the latter with many others this afternoon at the Baruch Houses in the Assembly District—to fight to protect federal SNAP funds.
October 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Proud to connect today with Rep. Dan Goldman about my people-powered campaign for State Assembly and our need to amplify the voices of Lower East Side tenants.
We did the latter with many others this afternoon at the Baruch Houses in the Assembly District—to fight to protect federal SNAP funds.
We did the latter with many others this afternoon at the Baruch Houses in the Assembly District—to fight to protect federal SNAP funds.
On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we recognize the area's indigenous Lenape, as I did on behalf of Manhattan East Community Association at Murray Hill Neighborhood Association's celebration of the 20th anniversary of 88 neighborhood structures placed in the National Register of Historic Places.
October 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we recognize the area's indigenous Lenape, as I did on behalf of Manhattan East Community Association at Murray Hill Neighborhood Association's celebration of the 20th anniversary of 88 neighborhood structures placed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Driven by blatant retribution, the Trump Justice Department's prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James is an abuse of power. I stand with the AG.
October 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Driven by blatant retribution, the Trump Justice Department's prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James is an abuse of power. I stand with the AG.