Press Releases

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...

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...