Press Releases

Pheffer Amato, Legislature Pass Legislation Revoking Governor’s Emergency Powers

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) issued a statement regarding the passage of legislation that would revoke Governor Cuomo’s Emergency Powers. The statement is below: “Last year, COVID-19 came to New York and...

Pheffer Amato and Sanders Introduce Sweeping Conflict of Interest Bill

Rockaway, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) has introduced legislation addressing conflicts of interest for public employees, in response to the radical proposals to fundamentally alter care at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital (SJEH)....

Pheffer Amato, Anderson, and Rajkumar Partner on Letter to Secure Vaccination Priority for Local Communities Surrounding Aqueduct Racetrack

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson, and Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar wrote a joint letter to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo requesting priority access for local residents in the neighborhoods surrounding...

Pheffer Amato Delivers PPE and Hand Sanitizer to Restaurants to Support Safe Indoor Dining

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Belle Harbor, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Belle Harbor) has started distributing PPE and hand sanitizer to local restaurants to help support safe indoor dining in her district. She began at the Harbor Light Pub and Restaurant in Belle...

Pheffer Amato Issues Statement on Proposed Micro Hospital Conversion for St. John’s Episcopal Hospital

Far Rockaway, NY – “I am stunned that the Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services for New York State Department of Health, Dr. Richard Becker, would consider reducing St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s capacity from 257 beds to 15 and take...

Pheffer Amato Reintroduces Data Dividend Bill

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that she has reintroduced her Data Dividend bill, A.946. The bill will require tech companies who profit off consumers’ data to contribute a portion of their income into...

Pheffer Amato Opposes 7% MTA Toll Increase on Bridges and Tunnels

Rockaway, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) announced on Wednesday that she strongly opposes the MTA’s toll increase of 7% for all New York City bridges and tunnels. The toll for the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge (CBB) will...

Preventing Teen Domestic Violence in Queens

I want to discuss a very serious but important topic in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 11 female high school students and 1 in 15 male high school students reported experiencing physical dating violence...

Building Back Better

As the wife of a small business owner in Queens, I’ve seen firsthand how this pandemic has affected businesses like my husband’s throughout the borough. But hard-working local business owners like him and his brother keep doing it because they love...

Pheffer Amato Solicits Nominations for Women of Distinction

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South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that she is seeking nominations for the 2021 Women of Distinction Awards to recognize and honor local women who are making a difference in the community and the lives...

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato is seeking nominations for the 2021 Women of Distinction Awards

Pheffer Amato Introduces Bill Requiring Hospitals to Allow Support Person for Individuals with Disabilities

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) introduced a bill earlier this month that would provide support for individuals with disabilities when they are hospitalized. A.4685 would ensure that individuals with disabilities...

Pheffer Amato Partners with School Leadership on She Should Run Essay Contest Awards Ceremony

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach), and the Rockaway Leaders Alliance (RLA) announced the winners of the 2020 She Should Run Essay contest launched at the end of 2020. The contest, inspired by the 2020 She Should Run Barbie Doll set...

Pheffer Amato to Host Homeowners and Renters Benefit Info Session with NYC Department of Finance

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that she will be hosting a Homeowners and Renters Benefit Session with the NYC Department of Finance (DOF). The virtual event will address DOF benefit program options for home, condo, and co-op...

Pheffer Amato Appointed to Science and Technology Committee

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced her appointment to the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology. The committee will address the scientific and technological challenges that will help determine...

Pheffer Amato Urges DOE to Maintain Scholars’ Academy Admissions Process

Rockaway, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Park) recently wrote a letter to the New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor requesting the DOEto reconsider its recently unveiled changes to middle school admissions that...

Pheffer Amato to Host Discussion on Teen Dating Violence Awareness

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that she will be hosting a forum on Thursday, February 18 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on the topic of teen dating violence. “The State of Affairs with Stacey” panel will...

Pheffer Amato Announces Virtual Naloxone Trainings

Rockaway, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that she will host two free naloxone Webex trainings on Tuesday, January 26th from 9:00am to 11:00am, and Wednesday, February 3rd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, in partnership...

Pheffer Amato: Vital Legislation Passes to Combat Financial Hardships

South Queens, NY – Before the New Year, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) voted for the Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020. “As the pandemic continues to disrupt our daily lives, causing unprecedented job...

Pheffer Amato Calls on DOE to Change Student Testing Policy for COVID-19

South Queens, NY – On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) sent a letter urging the NYC Department of Education (DOE) to change their policy regarding randomly testing students for COVID-19, in response to numerous concerns from...