Press Releases

Commuter Town Hall now with NYC Transit Team Leaders

Commuter Town Hall now with NYC Transit Team Leaders
Rockaway Beach, New York – On February 6th, 2020 at the Rockaway YMCA Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D- South Queens) will be hosting a Commuters Town Hall with the leadership of the MTA NYC Transit Team. The event was originally scheduled with...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Seeks Nominations for Women of Distinction

South Queens, New York- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) today announced the opening of nominations for her 2020 Women of Distinction Awards to recognize the incredible women who are going above and beyond to strengthen South Queens...

2020 Women of Distinction Nomination Form

Assembly Observes Holocaust Remembrance Day

Albany, New York – "Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz are sobering reminders of hate and prejudice, and the impact they can have on society when left unchecked and unaddressed," Assemblywoman Stacey...

Pheffer Amato Demands Transparency and Accountability

Rockaway Beach, New York – Last week Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) submitted legislation (A.9075) calling for the City of New York, and any other locality that uses hotels and motels to house homeless residents, to provide transparency...

New York State Assemblymembers Rosenthal and Pheffer Amato Call for More Nonpublic School Security Funding

After the brutal murders in a kosher grocery store in Jersey City; the horrific Hanukkah attacks in a rabbi’s home in Monsey; and on the heels of mass shootings in Pittsburgh and Poway synagogues, Assemblymembers Daniel Rosenthal (D- Kew Gardens...

Pheffer Amato Promotes Daniel Randell to Deputy Chief of Staff

Rockaway Beach, Queens- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) today announced that Daniel Randell, former Legislative and Community Affairs Coordinator, will now hold the position of Deputy Chief of Staff within her office. Randell joined...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo, Miller and Ulrich Promote Unity at Joint Holiday Party

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo, Miller and Ulrich Promote Unity at Joint Holiday Party
Howard Beach, New York- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D- Howard Beach), State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Assemblyman Michael Miller, and New York City Councilman Eric Ulrich came together to throw a holiday party at the Old Mill Yacht Club, on Monday...

NYCT President Byford Visits Mott Avenue at Pheffer Amato Request

NYCT President Byford Visits Mott Avenue at Pheffer Amato Request
Far Rockaway, New York – On December 19th at the Mott Avenue A-Train Terminal Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D- Far Rockaway), MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford, and Group Station Manager Michael Chiaramonte met with commuters...

Pheffer Amato Secures Byford Visit

Pheffer Amato Secures Byford Visit
Rockaway Beach, New York – On February 6th, 2020 at the Rockaway YMCA Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D- South Queens) will be hosting a Commuters Town Hall with MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford. “The purpose of this meeting...

Pheffer Amato, Goldfeder: Investing in Transportation is a No-Brainer

Last month, the MTA released the long-awaited Rockaway Beach Branch reactivation study and the conclusions confirmed what we have known all along; it will benefit overall ridership and all Queens families. To put it plainly, restoring service on this...

Pheffer Amato Hosts Final Summer Reading Challenge Ceremonies of 2019

Pheffer Amato pictured above with several schools including MS 210, PS 207, and Divine Mercy Catholic Academy.
South Queens, New York- Earlier this year Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced the launch of her 2019 Summer Reading Challenge. In order to complete the challenge, students were required to mark the calendar provided by Pheffer...

Pheffer Amato Hosts Successful MetroCard Events in Howard Beach and Far Rockaway

The past week Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) hosted two MetroCard events with the MTA in Howard Beach and Far Rockaway. Residents were able to utilize the van to purchase standard, senior or other reduced-fare MetroCard’s.
The past week Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) hosted two MetroCard events with the MTA in Howard Beach and Far Rockaway. Residents were able to utilize the van to purchase standard, senior or other reduced-fare MetroCard’s.

Pheffer Amato to Host Citizens Committee Grant Workshop

Pheffer Amato to Host Citizens Committee Grant Workshop
Rockaway Beach, Queens- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) announced today that her office will be hosting an informational workshop of the Citizens Committee for New York City to help small, volunteer-led organizations apply for grant...

Pheffer Amato Attends Annual Howard Beach Kiwanis Halloween Parade

Howard Beach, New York – This past month, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) attended the Annual Howard Beach Kiwanis Halloween Parade in Howard Beach, Queens.
Howard Beach, New York – This past month, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) attended the Annual Howard Beach Kiwanis Halloween Parade in Howard Beach, Queens.

Pheffer Amato Joins State Veterans Hearing

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Albany, New York – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato attend the NYS Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing on Delivery of Veterans Services and programming. “This past week, I joined the Veterans’ Affairs committee’s public...

Pheffer Amato Addresses Vets at American Legion Legislative Breakfast

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Rockaway Beach, New York – This past Saturday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) spoke at the annual Queens County American Legion Legislative Breakfast held at the Knights of Columbus in Rockaway Beach. Pheffer Amato recapped...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato: New State Law Allows for Early Voting Starting October 26!

“Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. It’s our chance to make our voices heard and help determine the future of our communities, state and nation. But traditionally, voting has been held on a single day during certain hours, an unnecessarily...

Pheffer Amato: “New Laws Helping Domestic Violence Survivors Seek Justice are in Effect This Month”

South Queens, New York – “Victims of domestic violence endure physical and emotional trauma that most can’t even imagine. It’s crucial that we make New York State a place where they feel safe enough to break away from their abusers...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo Hosting Paper Shredding Event

Rockaway Beach, New York – As a way to help their constituents clear out files and properly dispose of personal papers, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. and Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer-Amato are bringing a free paper shredding event to the...