Press Releases

Senator Comrie and Assembly Member Pheffer Amato Calls on MTA to Enact Cashless Tolling Amnesty Program for New York City Motorists

Kew Gardens, NY – New York State Senator Leroy Comrie and Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato demanded Thursday that the MTA create a cashless tolling amnesty program for all MTA bridges and tunnels similar to the program that the New York Thruway...

Pheffer Amato Secures Safe Crossing for Local Students

Far Rockaway, Queens- In response to Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato’s (D-Far Rockaway) request for an all-way stop sign at Brookhaven Blvd and Beach 17th Street in Far Rockaway, Queens, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to install...

Pheffer Amato Brings College Planning to Far Rockaway

On Thursday March 22, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) will host a college planning event with Representatives from the New York State Department of Financial Services. The one-hour workshop includes a presentation,...

Pheffer Amato walks to ‘End the Violence’ in Far Rockaway

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Far Rockaway, Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) attended an “End the Violence” rally this past weekend in Far Rockaway, Queens. The march was organized by Senator James Sanders and the Child Care Center of NY as a response...

Pheffer Amato Brings College Planning to Far Rockaway

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On Thursday March 22, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) will host a college planning event with Representatives from the New York State Department of Financial Services. The one-hour workshop includes a presentation,...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Seeks Nominations for Women of Distinction

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced the opening of nominations for her 2018 Women of Distinction Awards to recognize the incredible women who are going above and beyond to strengthen South Queens and create a brighter future...

Pheffer Amato Partners with Agudath Israel to Assist Students with Special Needs

South Queens, New York- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) today proposed bill A.9648 in the NYS Assembly. This legislation, which was drafted in conjunction with Agudath Israel of America, clarifies the state law which mandates that...

Testimony to the Environmental Conservation Committee

February 14th, 2018 Committee on Environmental Conversation Legislative Auditorium 725 Veterans Memorial Highway Smithtown, New York 11725 Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony. My name is Assemblywoman...

Pheffer Amato Helps Girl Scouts Earn ‘Government Badge’

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Belle Harbor, Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Belle Harbor), this past week helped a local Girl Scout troop # 4474, in earning their government badge. Pheffer Amato spoke of the importance of public service, volunteering, and how the...

After Push from Pheffer Amato, MTA Approves Bus Stop

Far Rockaway, Queens- In response to Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato’s (D-Far Rockaway) request for an additional Q113 bus stop on Central Avenue between Virginia Street and Sage Street in Far Rockaway to help commuters, the Metropolitan Transportation...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo, Secure Fee Hardship Waiver for Community Organizations

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Broad Channel, Queens- In response to a meeting held by Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Broad Channel), and Senator Joseph P. Addabbo (D-Howard Beach), the Department of Education (DOE) is now investing $2 million dollars in an Extended Use Hardship...

Pheffer Amato: Lavern’s Law Ensures More Patients Can Seek Justice

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that legislation she helped pass, known as Lavern’s Law, will be signed into law by the governor. This new law will give patients whose cancer was misdiagnosed or not detected more time to...

Pheffer Amato Pushes to Move Primary Day from 9/11 & Rosh Hashanah

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway), is urging passage of bill A.8917, which she co-sponsors, that will move the upcoming NYS Primary day from Tuesday, September 11, 2018. This date coincides with the second day of the Jewish holiday Rosh...

Pheffer Amato Helps Open Q-Center in Long Island City

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Long Island City, Queens- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato this past week helped open the new Queens LGBT Community Center (Q-Center) in Long Island City, Queens. Founded by David Kilmnick, the LGBT Network has been serving Long Island for over 24 years...

Pheffer Amato Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect Children’s Safety

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) today signed on as a cosponsor to bill A.8266 sponsored in the NYS Assembly by Assemblyman Englebright. This legislation protects children from avoidable illness and toxic exposure by allowing the Department...

Pheffer Amato Swears in New Officers

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Howard Beach, Queens – This past Saturday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) and Senator Joseph P. Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) co-officiated the installation of officers at the Old Mill Yacht Club located in Howard Beach, Queens.

Pheffer Amato, Wright Meet with OCFS Commissioner

Pheffer Amato Statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day

“On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jews and six million others who were systematically murdered by Adolf Hitler, Nazi Germany, and their collaborators across the globe; and we reflect on the most vital lesson of that nightmare:...

Pheffer Amato Encourages New Yorkers to Use NYC Free Tax Prep

Today, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) urged New Yorkers who earned less than $66,000 or less to file for free using the NYC Free Tax Prep. The NYC Free Tax Prep program includes more than 200 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax...

Pheffer Amato Supports Vollies

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South Queens, New York – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) installed the newest officers of the Volunteer Firemans’ Association of the City of New York at a ceremony this weekend. This past legislative session, Pheffer Amato, along...