Press Releases

Pheffer Amato Secures Byford Visit

Pheffer Amato Secures Byford Visit
Rockaway Beach, New York – On February 6th, 2020 at the Rockaway YMCA Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D- South Queens) will be hosting a Commuters Town Hall with MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford. “The purpose of this meeting...

Pheffer Amato, Goldfeder: Investing in Transportation is a No-Brainer

Last month, the MTA released the long-awaited Rockaway Beach Branch reactivation study and the conclusions confirmed what we have known all along; it will benefit overall ridership and all Queens families. To put it plainly, restoring service on this...

Pheffer Amato Hosts Final Summer Reading Challenge Ceremonies of 2019

Pheffer Amato pictured above with several schools including MS 210, PS 207, and Divine Mercy Catholic Academy.
South Queens, New York- Earlier this year Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced the launch of her 2019 Summer Reading Challenge. In order to complete the challenge, students were required to mark the calendar provided by Pheffer...

Pheffer Amato Hosts Successful MetroCard Events in Howard Beach and Far Rockaway

The past week Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) hosted two MetroCard events with the MTA in Howard Beach and Far Rockaway. Residents were able to utilize the van to purchase standard, senior or other reduced-fare MetroCard’s.
The past week Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) hosted two MetroCard events with the MTA in Howard Beach and Far Rockaway. Residents were able to utilize the van to purchase standard, senior or other reduced-fare MetroCard’s.

Pheffer Amato to Host Citizens Committee Grant Workshop

Pheffer Amato to Host Citizens Committee Grant Workshop
Rockaway Beach, Queens- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) announced today that her office will be hosting an informational workshop of the Citizens Committee for New York City to help small, volunteer-led organizations apply for grant...

Pheffer Amato Attends Annual Howard Beach Kiwanis Halloween Parade

Howard Beach, New York – This past month, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) attended the Annual Howard Beach Kiwanis Halloween Parade in Howard Beach, Queens.
Howard Beach, New York – This past month, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) attended the Annual Howard Beach Kiwanis Halloween Parade in Howard Beach, Queens.

Pheffer Amato Joins State Veterans Hearing

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Albany, New York – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato attend the NYS Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing on Delivery of Veterans Services and programming. “This past week, I joined the Veterans’ Affairs committee’s public...

Pheffer Amato Addresses Vets at American Legion Legislative Breakfast

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Rockaway Beach, New York – This past Saturday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) spoke at the annual Queens County American Legion Legislative Breakfast held at the Knights of Columbus in Rockaway Beach. Pheffer Amato recapped...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato: New State Law Allows for Early Voting Starting October 26!

“Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. It’s our chance to make our voices heard and help determine the future of our communities, state and nation. But traditionally, voting has been held on a single day during certain hours, an unnecessarily...

Pheffer Amato: “New Laws Helping Domestic Violence Survivors Seek Justice are in Effect This Month”

South Queens, New York – “Victims of domestic violence endure physical and emotional trauma that most can’t even imagine. It’s crucial that we make New York State a place where they feel safe enough to break away from their abusers...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo Hosting Paper Shredding Event

Rockaway Beach, New York – As a way to help their constituents clear out files and properly dispose of personal papers, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. and Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer-Amato are bringing a free paper shredding event to the...

Pheffer Amato Attends Sandpiper Playground Re-Opening

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Rockaway Beach, Queens – This past week, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) attended the reopening of the Sandpiper playground in Rockaway Beach, Queens. The playground is located on Shorefront Parkway between Beach 106th and Beach...

9/11 Heroes Bills Sponsored by Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Signed into Law

New York, New York – Several 9/11 Heroes Bills, three of which were sponsored by Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, were signed into law on September 11, 2019 by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The bills were signed into law to help close the gaps in services...

Pheffer Amato: “Amazon Products Need Regulation”

This past week the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that 4,152 items for sale on Amazon’s site have been declared unsafe by federal agencies, are deceptively labeled or are banned by federal regulators -- items that big-box retailers' policies...

Pheffer Amato Attends REMA Street Fair

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Far Rockaway, Queens – This past weekend, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway), attended the Rockaway East Merchants Association (REMA) Street Fair at Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway. “Small Businesses are the backbone of our...

Pheffer Amato Attends Bella’s Bookbag Giveaway

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Far Rockaway, Queens – This past weekend, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) attended the first annual ‘Bella’s Bookbag Giveaway’ in honor of Bella Edward’s memory. Each child who came was given a free bookbag,...

Pheffer Amato to Host MetroCard Services in Belle Harbor, Howard Beach, and Far Rockaway

South Queens, New York – On Wednesday September 18th from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) will host a MTA MetroCard Pop-Up Table in Belle Harbor at the St. Francis De Sales Church, Reddy Hall. That following...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo Bring E-Waste Recycling Event to the Rockaways

Rockaway Beach, Queens – In order to help their constituents safely and legally dispose of their electronic waste, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo is once again partnering with Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato and the Lower Eastside Ecology Center...

Pheffer Amato Joins THOR in Demanding Improved Signage and Warnings on Rockaway Beaches

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Rockaway Beach, Queens – In the wake of five drowning deaths at the areas surrounding Rockaway Beach, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) joined residents in demanding immediate action from City Agencies. Maintain Joshua Odozi, Jr., Keylon...

Pheffer Amato Celebrates RBBC Radio’s 1st Anniversary

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Rockaway Beach, New York – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) attended Rockaway Beach Broadcasting Company (RBBC) Radio’s 1st Anniversary show this past weekend held at Low Tide Bar at Beach 98th Street in Rockaway Beach....