Press Releases

Pheffer Amato Secures Crossing Guard for Cornaga Ave & Beach 9th

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Far Rockaway, Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) announced today that, in response to a letter, and a walkthrough by her office, NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill has announced that a crossing guard will be assigned to...

Pheffer Amato: “Neighborhood Grant Applications due This Month!”

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Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D – South Queens) today reminded all local volunteer groups that the deadline to apply for a 2019 Neighborhood Grant through The Citizens Committee for New York City is January 21st. Pheffer Amato...

Pheffer Amato, Broad Channel Civic to Host Flood Insurance Counseling Event

Broad Channel, Queens – On Thursday, January 24th from 7:00 pm – 9:00pm Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D- South Queens) will host a Flood Insurance Counseling Event in conjunction with the Broad Channel Civic Association. The event will...

A Warm Welcome to New NYPD Officers

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Far Rockaway, Queens – This past Friday January 11th, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D- Far Rockaway), met with the newest officers who joined the NYPD 101st Precinct located in Far Rockaway, Queens. Pheffer Amato said “It was a pleasure...

Pheffer Amato to Host Notice of Property Value Session with NYC Department of Finance

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Rockaway Beach, Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) will join the New York City Department of Finance to bring a Notice of Property Value Session to the Rockaways this February. Residents from across Queens are invited...

Pheffer Amato to Host MetroCard Pop-Up Table in Ozone Park

Ozone Park, Queens – On Thursday, January 10th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) will host an MTA MetroCard Pop-Up Table in Ozone Park at the Nativity Church Hall (101-41 91st Street). Residents can utilize...

Pheffer Amato: We Must Combat Opioid Epidemic on All Fronts

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that the Drug Take Back Act goes into effect Jan. 6, creating a statewide drug takeback program – paid for by drug manufacturers, not taxpayers (Ch. 120 of 2018). The program requires participation...

Pheffer Amato: Time to Educate the Education Department

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Far Rockaway, Queens- I am appalled, and if the situation was not so serious, it would be laughable. The recent guidelines set forth by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for all non-public schools strongly insinuate that all Yeshivas...

Pheffer Amato Joins State Veterans Hearing

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“Yesterday, I joined the Veterans’ Affairs committee’s public hearing in Albany to learn about best practices and overall opportunities for our Veterans. A wide array of topics such as, solutions toward decreasing the veteran unemployment rate,...

Pheffer Amato Addresses VFW for Assembly Vets’ Committee

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South Queens, New York- This past Sunday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) spoke on behalf of the NYS Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee at the Queens County Council VFW’s 54th Annual Legislative Breakfast, in Flushing, Queens....

Pheffer Amato Attends Eagle Scout Ceremony

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Ozone Park, Queens- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Ozone Park) attended the Troop 588 Court of Honor Ceremony this past week at the Nativity Golden Age Church. Both James and Jakub achieved the honor of Eagle Scout at the ceremony, the highest...

Pheffer Amato Hosts Workshop on Citizens’ Committee Funds for Community-Based Organizations

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

Pheffer Amato Disperses Turkeys for Thanksgiving

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South Queens, New York- This past week Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) dispersed 20 turkeys graciously donated by Western Beef to multiple community groups and organizations for those in need. Organizations including (but not limited...

Pheffer Amato Helps Girl Scouts Earn ‘Government Badge’

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Breezy Point, Queens- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Breezy Point), this past weekend helped a local Girl Scout Troop # 4031 in Breezy Point earn their government badge. Pheffer Amato spoke of the importance of public service, volunteering, and...

Pheffer Amato Announces Holiday Party


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Rockaway Beach, Queens- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) today announced that she will host a holiday party in her Rockaway District Office on Thursday, November 29th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. “The holiday season is a time...

Pheffer Amato Reminds Residents to Apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)


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South Queens, New York- Today, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) informed residents that the application period for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now open.  The program helps low-income individuals pay the cost of...

Pheffer Amato Brings College Planning to Rockaway


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On Tuesday November 20th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) will host a college planning workshop with Representatives from the New York State Department of Financial Services. The one-hour workshop includes...

Pheffer Amato Announces Three FREE Naloxone Training Sessions Throughout 23rd A.D.


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South Queens, New York- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Queens) today announced that in conjunction with the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will host three FREE naloxone training sessions throughout the 23rd...

Pheffer Amato to Host Emergency Preparedness Forum


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Far Rockaway, Queens- State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) today announced in conjunction with Achiezer, NYC Office of Emergency Management, and the Fire Department of New York, will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Forum at the...

Safety is #1 on the Back-To-School List

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Well here we are- The first week of September! For most, Labor Day marks the “last” few days of summer, the last day you can wear those white pants, last day to wear flip-flops, or even the last day you can go to the beach, but for some of us it marks...