I am currently writing this in the early hours after intensely debating the State Budget. As your State representative, I have been working to pass fiscal policies that represent the needs of our community. Moments ago, our community scored a tremendous...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato passed new statues in the New York State Penal Law by expanding, and even introducing new offenses that fall under the hate crimes statute. In New York, there has been a dramatic increase...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato voted for a revolutionary change in the law for those with diabetes, or anyone who needs insulin, by banning cost sharing, or co-pays, for insulin prescriptions. Through Pheffer Amato’s...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato successfully negotiated benefits for the members of the NYPD after intense conversations in the 2024 State budget. The Assemblywoman serves as Chairwoman of the NYS Committee on Governmental...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato voted yes and passed a State-wide resolution to declare the Week of April 21st through April 27th as “Crime Victim Rights’ Week.” State resolutions are an extremely coveted and honored...

New York – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato received a standing ovation when she attended the annual TeachNYS breakfast. The Assemblywoman, the only Jewish elected official in South Queens, is known as the strongest advocate for Yeshivas...

South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato re-emphasized her unwavering support for Israel after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones over the weekend. “I support Israel today, I support Israel tomorrow, and I will...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato voted yes on a bill, A.1633, which would require broader community engagement and notice when a hospital, or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care, seeks to...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato announced her annual Earth Day Drawing Contest with local elementary and middle schools throughout the community. The Assemblywoman regularly visits schools and teaches students about their...

Rockaway Park, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) continued her work with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at Beach 116th Street Station as renovations were made to address some long-standing issues...