Press Releases

Taking the Steps to Help the Staffing Problem Within the NYPD

As some of you might have read the other week, I, along with the NYC Police Benevolent Association (PBA), Detective Endowment Association (DEA), Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA), and the Lieutenants Benevolent Association (LBA), have been working...

Pheffer Amato Hits Historic Success to Help Staffing Problem with Law Enforcement

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South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato was heavily praised by law enforcement as her bills, A.5376 and A.3968, were included in the New York State Assembly One House Budget to address the police shortage within the NYPD....

Pheffer (Amato) Women Honored for Making NYS History

Albany, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato and former New York State Assemblywoman, and current Queens County Clerk and Commissioner of Jurors, Audrey I. Pheffer, received special recognition by the Governor during her Women’s...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Meets with Hostage Family in Albany

South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato met with Miri Ben Ami, mother of October 7th hostage Yosef Ohana. Yosef was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists at the NOVA music festival and is still being held captive. Assemblywoman...

Pheffer Amato & Community Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Queens Rebate on Cross Bay Bridge

South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato and Queens residents celebrated the one year anniversary of her successful work to enact the Queens Resident Toll Rebate on the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge. The rebate is set...

Pheffer Amato Defends Yeshiva Students & Families

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Albany, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato participated in a 10-hour-long legislative hearing in Albany to discuss State education. During the hearing, the Assemblywoman questioned New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa...

Pheffer Amato Confronts Anti-Israel Protesters at SUNY Event

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Albany, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato confronted pro-Palestinian protesters who attempted to interrupt an event celebrating the achievements of the SUNY (State University of New York) system. The protesters chanted “free Palestine”...

Pheffer Amato Works to Declare January 27 “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” in the State of New York

South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato passed on a State-wide resolution in the New York State Assembly to declare January 27 “International Holocaust Remembrance Day.” This year brings additional significance as it...

It’s A Record!

South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato’s Office set a new record for resolving well over 1,800 constituent-based cases throughout 2024, her team’s highest level to date. Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato credited her amazing...

Assemblywoman Reminds Community of Alternative Transit Options

South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato has spent months coordinating with the MTA to secure alternative transportation routes as the A train is set to be temporarily shut down beginning January 17. For the next 17 weeks,...

Pheffer Amato Re-Appointed as Chairwoman of Committee on Governmental Employees

South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato was re-appointed to serve as Chairwoman of the New York State Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees. The Committee is the leading legislative authority on all public employees...

What’s Next

Decisions are made by those who show up - and on election day (and during the 10 days of early voting) our community, along with New Yorkers from all over our State, and citizens throughout our nation came out to cast their ballot in several races. To...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Honors NYC Auxiliary Police

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South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato acknowledged and honored the contribution to public safety from NYC Auxiliary Police Officers and the nearly 60 years of service from the Auxiliary Police Benevolent Association of...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Brings MTA MetroCard Van to Community

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Lindenwood, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato has once again partnered with the MTA to bring their mobile van to the community. The van will be at Lindenwood’s Food Emporium on Tuesday, October 29, from 10am-2pm. During that time...

Pheffer Amato’s Historic Legislation Makes Difference for Women With Breast Cancer

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South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato celebrated the 2-year anniversary of the enactment of her nation-leading legislation, A.8537 from 2022, which guarantees insurance coverage for all forms of post-mastectomy surgery....

Pheffer Amato’s Bill Makes Massive Improvements to Pensions!

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South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato historic legislation was enacted the other day as over 28,000 men and women in the New York City Board of Education Retirement System (BERS) were finally enrolled in the pension plan....

Pheffer Amato Celebrates Advocacy and Legislative Success for Those with Cystic Fibrosis

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Breezy Point, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato presented Breezy Point resident Michael Fox with an official New York State Assembly Proclamation as he was awarded the coveted “Advocate of the Year” by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation....

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Brings MTA MetroCard Van to Community

Far Rockaway, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato has once again partnered with the MTA to bring their mobile van to the community. The van will be at JASA Brookdale at 131 Beach 19th Street on Monday, September 30th, from 10am-2pm....

Law by Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Mandates Moment of Silence in NYC Schools on 9/11

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South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato reached out to the principals of the schools throughout the community, along with the Chancellor of the NYC Board of Education, and Commissioner of the New York State Department of...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato and NYPD Hold 9/11 Memorial

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Rockaway Peninsula, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato is once again partnering with the Community Affairs Bureau of the NYPD to host the annual “Memorial Prayer For The NYPD 9/11 Class” on September 7th at the Amphitheater on...