Rockaway Beach, Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) today announced that her Deputy Chief of Staff, Daniel Randell, will now hold the title of Chief of Staff effective immediately. Randell is a Bayside native and current Rockaway resident, joining Pheffer Amato’s team in January of 2017 as a Community Liaison.

Randell began his legislative career as an intern in the State Assembly in 2014 while attending SUNY Albany. After graduating from SUNY Albany with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Randell went on to work as a Real Estate Coordinator with MTA Capital Construction. Randell studied Public Administration at Baruch College, graduating with his Masters of Public Administration in 2017 while working part-time in Pheffer Amato’s office. Randell has gained extensive experience in the legislative process while working in Pheffer Amato’s Office, as well as handling cases large and small with constituents, civic associations and government agencies.

Most notably, Randell stepped up during the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic by helping to facilitate food and mask donations throughout the community and helping to create a daily newsletter on behalf of Pheffer Amato.

“Danny is such a valuable asset to Team Stacey and I am thrilled he has been a part of my team since day one. Danny has gained extensive experience in the legislative process, as well as handling cases large and small with constituents in this district and I am confident he will continue to do so in his role as Chief of Staff,” Pheffer Amato said. “Danny’s strong work ethic, dedication, and capacity for management have earned him this role and I am sure that as Chief of Staff, Danny will continue to serve effectively. I look forward to having him as a partner in service to this great district!