Breezy Point, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato had her bill, A.9549, signed into law in order to help over 89 households within the Breezy Point Cooperative. The law, signed into effect by the Governor, provides a 5-year extender for these residents of Breezy Point to rebuild their homes following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy without additional delays brought about by the City application and review process.

Pheffer Amato deemed this legislation crucial as it would authorize the reinstatement of prior approved work permits. It was noted by agencies that without Pheffer Amato’s bill, all existing work permits could be deemed invalid, and require homeowners in the co-op to start at the beginning of the process all over again.

“I will not allow bureaucratic red-tape to hinder my constituents as they rebuild their homes. The families of Breezy Point needed this waiver to ensure inessential City policies will not weigh them down – and it is my honor to have brought this victory to our community and make this a reality,” said Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato.