Press Releases

Pheffer Amato Finds Purrfect New Addition to Team Stacey

Today, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) adopted a cat from Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue. The cat received medical attention and a full evaluation from the Rockaway Beach Veterinary Services and will be residing at the Assemblywoman’s...

Pheffer Amato Meets With the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association

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College Point, Queens- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) last week met with the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association at their Education and Training Center in College Point, Queens. Throughout the meeting they discussed the...

Pheffer Amato, Addabbo, Miller: The Toll Stops Now!

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) introduced a bill that would prohibit the imposition and collection of a fare, toll, rental, rate, charge or other fee on the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge. A8743/S6909 is sponsored in the Senate...

Pheffer Amato Reminds Senior Citizens to Apply for SCHE

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) is urging Senior Citizens to apply for the NYC Department of Finance Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption. The deadline to apply for fiscal year 2017/2018 is January 16, 2018. According to the city’s...

New Year, New NYPD Officers

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Far Rockaway, Queens- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D- Far Rockaway), met with the newest officers from the 101st Precinct. Pheffer Amato and the officer’s spoke about ongoing efforts to keep families safe and the importance of building strong...

Pheffer Amato to Host “Know Your Rights” Access-A-Ride Informational Session

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) will be hosting a “know your rights” Access-A-Ride informational session. The session will be held on January 19th, 2018 at 1:00 PM within JASA Brookdale Village located at 155 Beach 19th Street...

Pheffer Amato Gears Up for First Day of the 2018 Legislative Session

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(LEFT) Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) in the Chamber of the NYS Assembly in Albany, NY for the opening day of the 2018 legislative session. (Right) Pheffer Amato with NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie.

Pheffer Amato has a Holly Jolly Holiday

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South Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato enjoyed attending two local holiday parties organized by Senior Groups. Nativity Golden Age held their party at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach while the St. Virgilus Golden Age held their party...

Pheffer Amato Brings College Planning to South Queens

On Wednesday, January 10, 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 Speaks at Emunah of America Membership Tea

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Last Monday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) spoke to attendees of the Emunah of America Esther Phillips Chapter Membership Tea which was held at Congregation Kneseth Israel (the White Shul.) Pheffer Amato discussed the past year’s...

Pheffer Amato Honors Local Recovery Peer Advocate

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) honored Barbara Bell with a NYS Assembly Citation for her work in combating the substance abuse epidemic in our community. Ms. Bell is a graduate of a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate training program...

Pheffer Amato Speaks at 101st Precinct Council Meeting

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) attended the 101st Precinct Council Meeting this Past Wednesday, November 15. Pheffer Amato spoke to the Precinct Council about the successful graffiti cleanup she sponsored and to congratulate the...

Pheffer Amato Donates Turkeys for Thanksgiving

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) dispersed over 45 turkeys graciously donated by Stop & Shop Arverne to multiple community groups and organizations for those in need. Organizations including (but not limited to): Beach 41st Street Community...

Pheffer Amato Continues Summer Reading at MS 210

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Ozone Park) continued her Summer Reading Awards Tour in Ozone Park at Middle School 210 this past week. The auditorium was filled with the scholar’s parents and loved ones celebrating a summer full of reading! Pheffer...

Pheffer Amato Applauds “Team Effort” at Sunset Cove

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This past Friday, October 6th, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Broad Channel) helped announce full funding to restore Sunset Cove in Broad Channel, along with the NYC Parks Department, Dan Mundy, Jr. (the head of the local Eco-Watchers environmental...

Pheffer Amato, RWA Offer Child ID at “Hip Hop Halloween”

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Arverne) announced today that she will be hosting a child safety event at the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance’s “Hip Hop Halloween” celebration, at the RISE Center at 58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd in Arverne,...

Pheffer Amato Hosts MetroCard Van at Rock-a-Block

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This past Saturday, October 7th, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) hosted the MTA’s MetroCard Van at the second of two Rock-a-Block street festivals at 94th and Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Rock-a-Block is put on by the...

Pheffer Amato to Host “Smart Seniors” Presentations in Howard Beach, Far Rockaway with AG Schneiderman

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) announced today that she would be hosting two “Smart Seniors” sessions with New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office later this month. The sessions are designed to help seniors...

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

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 funding. The workshop...

Pheffer Amato Starts Summer Reading Awards Tour at PS114

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Belle Harbor) started her first Summer Reading Awards Tour at PS114 in Belle Harbor this past Wednesday, handing out certificates of completion to dozens of students for making regular reading a part of their...