Press Releases

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...

Pheffer Amato Hosts St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy in Albany

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Albany, New York- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) hosted the students and faculty of the St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy in Albany this past week during Legislative Session. The group toured the Capitol for the first time,...

Pheffer Amato Attends Pre-K Center Opening in Howard Beach

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Howard Beach, New York – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) attended the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the District 27 Pre-K Center in Howard Beach, Queens. District 27 also opened a new Pre-K Center in Ozone Park...

Pheffer Amato Works to Ensure that New Yorkers with Disabilities Receive Equal Opportunities

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that she passed a series of bills to help New Yorkers with disabilities lead full, independent lives by ensuring access to critical resources, expanding disability rights and encouraging more...

Pheffer Amato Presents Eagle Scout Award

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East Rockaway, New York – On Saturday, May 25, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) presented Eagle Scout, Christopher, with a citation on attaining the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. While Christopher lives outside Pheffer Amato’s...

Pheffer Amato Hosts Channel View in Albany

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Albany, New York- This past Tuesday, May 21st, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) hosted the Channel View School for Research (CVSR) in Albany for their annual student government trip. Pheffer Amato and her staff gave the students and...

Pheffer Amato Marches in Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Warriors

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South Queens, New York – This past Sunday, May 26th, and Monday, May 27th, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) marched in three parades and attended memorial services to honor fallen soldiers of South Queens and throughout the United...

Pheffer Amato Attends Rockaway Beach Opening

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Far Rockaway, Queens – This past Friday, May 24th, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D- Far Rockaway), attended the New York City Parks Department official opening of the Rockaway Beaches.

Addabbo and Pheffer Amato Ask MTA to Let Rockaway Park Businesses Remain on Beach 116th Street Property During Lease Bidding Process

Queens, NY – In an effort to help a group of businesses within their districts, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. and Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato have sent a letter to Pat Foye, the Chairman and CEO of the New York Metropolitan Transportation...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo, DEP to Host Annual Rain Barrel Giveaway

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Broad Channel, Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Broad Channel), Senator Addabbo (D- Howard Beach), and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be giving away free rain barrels on Sunday June 2nd, 2019 from...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo, Community Leaders Visit Stamford with Eye on Improving Flood-Prone Communities

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Stamford, CT – With the goal of assisting the flood- prone areas within their own districts, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Hamilton Beach), Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach), and Community Leaders recently trekked north to Stamford,...

Pheffer Amato Hosts Successful Women of Distinction Event

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South Queens, New York – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) this past week honored six women at her 2nd Annual 2019 Women of Distinction (WOD) event. The WOD award was created to recognize the incredible women who are going above...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo Announce Expansion of Resident Rebate Program for the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge to all Queens Residents

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Rockaway Beach, New York- Today, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) and Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) announced at a press conference that the Rockaway Resident Rebate program at the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge...

Pheffer Amato Hosts Earth Day Mobile Office

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Rockaway Beach, Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) will host a pop-up mobile office outside of the Arverne Stop & Shop on Thursday April 18th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Pheffer Amato and her team will set up a table to...

Pheffer Amato: State Budget Looks Out for New York’s Students

Albany, New York- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that the 2019-20 state budget continues the Assembly’s commitment to expanding opportunity for our youngest New Yorkers by increasing funding for public schools by $1...

Pheffer Amato Announces Women of Distinction Ceremony Details

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Rockaway Beach, Queens – Today Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) announced the details of her 2nd Annual 2019 Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Thursday April 11th, 2019, 6:00 PM, at the Queens...

Return to Sender: Pheffer Amato Requests Rockaway Stamp

Rockaway Beach, New York – This past week Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) New York District Postmaster, Kevin Crocilla. The letter called for local artist and former National...

Pheffer Amato Sworn in as Honorary Fire Commissioner

LEFT to RIGHT: Lt. Alex Arnold, Chief Nick Spinelli, Queens County Clerk Audrey Pheffer, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, Deputy Chief Alvin Quiles, Past Chief Daniel Amorim.
Hamilton Beach, New York- This past weekend Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato attended the West Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department 91st Annual Anniversary dinner. At the celebration, Pheffer Amato was sworn in by her mother, Queens County Clerk...

Pheffer Amato: Save Lives and Support the Cause, Become an Organ Donor Today

Over 100,000 people are waiting for a call that determines the fate of their life, and that waiting list only continues to grow.[1] The men, women and children on the organ transplant list rely on us. By registering to be an organ donor, we have the power...

Pheffer Amato: It’s Time to Raise the Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

Albany, New York- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that she helped pass legislation increasing the legal age to purchase tobacco and electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old (A.558-A). “Thanks to decades of education...