Our Purpose
To engage New Yorkers living in Northern Westchester, Rockland County, Putnam County, and Southern Dutchess County (“NY-17”) in the political process, equipping our community with information about the issues impacting our families, households, and businesses to help us identify the best individuals to represent our interests in 2026.
Discuss the Issues
Foster Community
Amplify Voices
Latest Interview + Message
June 12, 2026
Samantha Durante Banerjee joins me to discuss the crisis of stillbirth and infant mortality in America, what we can do to stop it, and how this cause has driven her to be more engaged in our civic and political community. A Bedford neighbor and friend, this will be one to watch.
NY Forward seeks to spotlight individuals who are working to solve some of the most pressing issues facing New Yorkers.
The Latest
April 9, 2026
Kevin McAvey formally endorses Beth Davidson for the NY-17 congressional seat. Read his complete statement.
April 9, 2026
Watch Kevin McAvey deliver his personal endorsement of Beth Davidson for Congress directly to NY-17 voters.
April 8, 2026
NY Forward’s Local Leaders & Rising Stars series features live candidate interviews every Thursday this spring.
Meet Your Moderator
Kevin McAvey is a national health care policy expert and managing director at a health care consultancy based in New York City. Kevin works with state and business leaders across the country to transform systems of health to deliver more effective, affordable, and quality care.
He currently lives in Bedford, New York, with his wife and three children.