Press Releases

Pheffer Amato Brings Transparency to Prescription Drug Cost

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato’s Office celebrated the signing of A.1707 which requires manufacturers of prescription drugs to present notification of any proposed cost increase. The law is set to take effect in the...

Assemblywoman Solves Over 1,600 Constituents Cases

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato’s Office set a new record for resolving well over 1,600 constituent-based cases throughout 2023, her team’s highest level to date. Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato credited her amazing team...

Pheffer Amato & NYC Sheriff Bust 3 Illegal Marijuana Shops

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Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato partnered with the NYC Sheriff's Office to conduct a raid on 3 illegal marijuana shops on the Rockaway Peninsula. The stores, which were located near a public school, a church, and a public...

Pheffer Amato Combats Fentanyl

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Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato joined the Suffolk and Nassau County District Attorney’s, along with victims, in supporting a package of legislation to combat drug overdose deaths and the fentanyl epidemic in New York....

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Speaks to Congregation About Mission to Israel

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato spoke to a crowded Zoom call with congregants from a local synagogue in Queens about her recent solidarity mission to Israel. Throughout the conversation, Pheffer Amato, the only Jewish...

Assemblywoman Tackles Drug Driving in New York

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Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato stood side-by-side in solidarity with family members who had lost loved ones during an effort to change the archaic drug laws in New York State. The bill, A.174, which Pheffer Amato is the...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato and NYPD Union Discuss Legislation and Public Safety

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Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato recently met with the NYC PBA (Police Benevolent Association), the union that represents police officers in the NYPD. The Assemblywoman, who is a known friend and supporter of law enforcement,...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Writes to OCM: “Appalled by Possible Cannabis Dispensary”

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato penned a letter to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) where she vehemently opposed the proposed opening of a legal cannabis dispensary...

Pheffer Amato Sets Record with Amazing Legislative Year

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Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato recently set a groundbreaking record as she had 27 pieces of legislation signed into law this year. The record sets Pheffer Amato as having the highest rate of success in legislation for...

Pheffer Amato’s Newly Located Howard Beach Office is a Success

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Queens, NY - New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato’s new Howard Beach Office officially opened on Tuesday, January 2nd. Multiple constituents called or visited the office, and received a professional level of help which Pheffer Amato’s...

Pheffer Amato Re-Locates District Office for Residents of Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach, Lindenwood, and Ozone Park

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Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato had a successful grand opening of her recently relocated second district office on Sunday, December 17. The office, which was previously located on Cross Bay Blvd., was moved to 159-53 102nd...

Pheffer Amato Re-Locates District Office

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato has re-located her district office to continue to serve the residents of Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach, Lindenwood, and Ozone Park. The Assemblywoman has had a district office located on...

Pheffer Amato Brings Queens Resident Program for the Cross Bay Bridge

Queens, NY - New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato has kept her promise as it was announced that the full enactment of the Queens Resident Toll Rebate Program for the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge would be implemented within the first...

Pheffer Amato Honors New Eagle Scouts of Troop 147

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South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) honored 3 young men of Boy Scout Troop 147 with Senator Joseph P. Addabbo as they ascended to the role of Eagle Scout. The ceremony, which occurred at the Knights...

Pheffer Amato Ensures Health Insurance for Spouses and Dependents of Public Employees

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South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) had her bill, A.6806, which ensures the continuation of State health benefit plans for unremarried spouses and dependents of public employees, signed into law. Prior...

The NYPD Says Crime Is Down - Thank You Police Officers!

Is anyone else still absolutely stuffed from Thanksgiving? I know I am and there’s still some pie left in the fridge. Last week friends and family came together to celebrate Thanksgiving, an American time-honored tradition that speaks to unity, togetherness,...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Honors Eagle Scout Troop 139

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South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) along with Commissioner of Jurors and Queens County Clerk Audrey I. Pheffer, District Leader Frank Galluscio and retired Judge Augie Agate gathered with family and...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Participates in Delegation Trip to Reaffirm Solidarity with Israel

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South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) returned from a high-level solidarity trip to Israel this past week. During her time in Israel she met with Members of the Knesset, spoke in depth to survivors of...

Pheffer Amato Works with MTA to Upgrade Aqueduct Racetrack Subway Station

South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato’s (D-South Queens) work with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at Aqueduct Racetrack station in Ozone Park was revealed the other day to a raving success. The project...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Partners with The Campaign Against Hunger to Provide Families with Turkeys for Thanksgiving

South Queens, NY - New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) joined The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH), a prominent and impactful local nonprofit, to provide turkeys and side dishes for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday to residents...