Press Releases

9/11 Heroes Bills Sponsored by Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Signed into Law

New York, New York – Several 9/11 Heroes Bills, three of which were sponsored by Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, were signed into law on September 11, 2019 by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The bills were signed into law to help close the gaps in services...

Pheffer Amato: “Amazon Products Need Regulation”

This past week the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that 4,152 items for sale on Amazon’s site have been declared unsafe by federal agencies, are deceptively labeled or are banned by federal regulators -- items that big-box retailers' policies...

Pheffer Amato Attends REMA Street Fair

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Far Rockaway, Queens – This past weekend, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway), attended the Rockaway East Merchants Association (REMA) Street Fair at Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway. “Small Businesses are the backbone of our...

Pheffer Amato Attends Bella’s Bookbag Giveaway

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Far Rockaway, Queens – This past weekend, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) attended the first annual ‘Bella’s Bookbag Giveaway’ in honor of Bella Edward’s memory. Each child who came was given a free bookbag,...

Pheffer Amato to Host MetroCard Services in Belle Harbor, Howard Beach, and Far Rockaway

South Queens, New York – On Wednesday September 18th from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) will host a MTA MetroCard Pop-Up Table in Belle Harbor at the St. Francis De Sales Church, Reddy Hall. That following...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo Bring E-Waste Recycling Event to the Rockaways

Rockaway Beach, Queens – In order to help their constituents safely and legally dispose of their electronic waste, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo is once again partnering with Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato and the Lower Eastside Ecology Center...

Pheffer Amato Joins THOR in Demanding Improved Signage and Warnings on Rockaway Beaches

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Rockaway Beach, Queens – In the wake of five drowning deaths at the areas surrounding Rockaway Beach, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) joined residents in demanding immediate action from City Agencies. Maintain Joshua Odozi, Jr., Keylon...

Pheffer Amato Celebrates RBBC Radio’s 1st Anniversary

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Rockaway Beach, New York – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) attended Rockaway Beach Broadcasting Company (RBBC) Radio’s 1st Anniversary show this past weekend held at Low Tide Bar at Beach 98th Street in Rockaway Beach....

Pheffer Amato Begins Mobile Office District-Wide Tour in Far Rockaway

Pheffer Amato Begins Mobile Office District-Wide Tour in Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway, New York – This past weekend Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) joined staff and residents at her first stop of her Mobile Office District-Wide Tour. Pheffer Amato will be making stops over the next two months in Breezy...

Pheffer Amato, Broad Channel VFW Serve St. Albans Vets

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Broad Channel, Queens – This past Sunday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Broad Channel) helped the Broad Channel Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #260 to serve barbecue to veterans from the Veterans’ Home at St. Albans in Jamaica, Queens....

Pheffer Amato Swears in New Officers of NYPD 100th Precinct Council

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Rockaway Beach, Queens – This past Wednesday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach), installed the new officers of the NYPD 100th Precinct Community Council. Pheffer Amato swore in Kathleen Heavey as President, Andy McGee as Vice...

Pheffer Amato Attends First Ever Pride Festival in Rockaway

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Arverne, Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) this past week attended the first ever Pride Celebration in Rockaway. The celebration was held in partnership with OUTRockaway and the Addabbo Health Center located at 6200 beach Channel...

Pheffer Amato Announces 2019 Mobile Office Hours

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South Queens, New York – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) today announced her 2019 Mobile Office hours, to be held throughout August until late September, allowing constituents to meet her and her staff directly, get questions...

Pheffer Amato Congratulates 2019 Graduates

Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato presenting an award at the St. Johns Home for Boys/ PS 256 Graduation
South Queens, New York- Over the past month, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) and her office have distributed over 500 New York State Assembly Community Service Awards to schools all across the 23rd Assembly District for their 2019 graduating...

Pheffer Amato, May, Pass Bill to Assist Veterans Applying for Discharge

Albany, New York – Yesterday Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) passed a bill through the NYS Assembly, A.8096, that would amend the executive law as it relates to the powers and duties of local veterans’ service agencies across...

Pheffer Amato Reforms NYCERS Medical Review Boards to Better Serve New Yorkers with 9/11 Related Illnesses

Albany, New York – Yesterday, June 18th, bill A.3593-A was passed through the Assembly Chamber. The bill, which is sponsored by Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway), increases the number of alternate physicians who may be appointed to...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo Extend Breezy Work Permits

Albany, New York – On Monday, a two-year extension to Chapter 100 of the Laws of 2013, sponsored by Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Breezy Point), was unanimously passed by the New York State Assembly. Chapter 100 provides exemptions for Breezy...

Pheffer Amato Passes Legislation to Create 9/11 Remembrance Day in Schools Across NYS

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Albany, New York- Yesterday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway), passed a bill, A1801-B, that amends the New York State Education law to make a special provision for the observance of a “brief period of silence” each September 11...

Pheffer Amato Hosts Agudath Israel Advocates for Special Education Transportation Bill

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Albany, NY (June 13, 2019) - This past month, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D- Far Rockaway) welcomed Agudath Israel of America and activists at the State Capitol who were advocating for the passage of Bill A09648. Sponsored by Pheffer Amato in...

Pheffer Amato Throws First Pitch at American Softball Grand Opening

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Ozone Park, Queens – On Saturday, May 18th, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Ozone Park) threw the first pitch at the American Softball for the Challenged and Handicapped Grand Opening, at the Vito Locascio Field, in Ozone Park, Queens. American...