Kwani O'Pharrow | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly for the 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kimberly Jean-Pierre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 28,1971 Brooklyn,New York,U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cindy |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | West Babylon,New York |
| Website | https://newyorkersforkwani.com/ |
Kwani O'Pharrow is an American politician. [1] He has served in the New York State Assembly representing the 11th district since 2025. A Democrat,he represents parts of Suffolk and Nassau counties.
In the 2024 New York State Assembly election,he held the seat for the Democrats following then-incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre's decision not to stand for re-election. [2]
O'Pharrow's previous career included positions within the United States Navy and New York City Police Department. [3] His most recent NYPD position was with the New York City Police Department Intelligence Bureau. He is also a boxing coach and served as President of Starrett City Boxing,a Brooklyn-based sports organization founded by his grandfather,James "Jimmy O" Pharrow. [4] Prior to seeking political office,he was a community relations officer within the Brentwood Union Free School District. [5]