If you’re like me, you may not totally know where your flashlights are - and when you do find them, they probably won’t have any batteries in them, or at least working ones. While it may appear as a small thing, so many of us remember how critical...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) has partnered with the MTA to bring their mobile van to three different locations over the next few weeks. The van has the capability to help with reduced-fare applications, transfer...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) expressed her apprehension for a new homeless shelter on Brunswick Avenue in Far Rockaway and called for the project to be stopped due to the heavy saturation of supportive housing...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) hosted her annual ‘Women of Distinction’ event on Saturday. The event highlights the remarkable contributions by women who work or reside within the 23rd Assembly District which...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) has been appointed to the new legislative commission to analyze and decide the future of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), which encompasses PSEG, the known provider of electrical...

The summer is in full swing, and the warm weather is here to stay. The beaches are open, the boardwalk is packed with people and everyone is out and about enjoying the best of our community. There are so many conversations going on and whether we see...

South Queens, NY - Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) and Senator Joseph P. Addabbo invite everyone to safely and securely shred their unwanted documents on the annual Rockaway Paper Shredding Day. The Assemblywoman has hosted a paper...

South Queens, NY - Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) donned an apron, hairnet and rolled up her sleeves with a group of 4th and 5th grade students from P.S. 317 to participate in an afterschool program. Common Threads, a national non-profit,...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato announced the launch of the 2022 annual Assembly Summer Reading Challenge held in partnership with New York State Libraries. The theme for the 2022 challenge is “Oceans of Possibilities” celebrating...

Queens, NY – Cheering could be heard throughout the State Capitol Building when the New York State legislature passed A.8537/S.7881, the last legislative hurdle for this groundbreaking bill before going to the desk of Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) joined the students, staff and family members of those attending The Scholars’ Academy in Rockaway Park for the annual Parent Associations Boardwalkathon.The annual event was started...

To borrow a saying from a friend, everyday should be Veterans Day! Those words certainly ring true in our community as Ozone Park, Howard Beach and the Rockaway Peninsula have an enormous population of veterans. It must be every day that I get the chance...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) took to the streets all weekend to march with the veterans and families of service men and women of the 23rd Assembly District. The Assemblywoman marched and cheered in several parades,...

South Queens, NY – A groundbreaking bill introduced by Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) passed the New York State Assembly with a unanimous vote. The bill, A.8537, is set to amend the insurance law. It will provide coverage and information...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) sponsored legislation aimed at further strengthening the voices of victims by giving those impacted by a crime the opportunity to make a victim impact statement at parole hearings....

Happy Earth Day! I always love this time of year: the weather is starting to get nicer; the days are longer and after two years of Covid-19 challenges we are breaking out and able to celebrate Spring in a big way. To me, Earth Day symbolizes the clear...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) joined in excitement with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie over the news that renowned community leader Betty A. Leon, Esq. would be appointed to the Board of Directors of the New York...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) rolled up her sleeves over the weekend with dozens of volunteers and worked to package and organize supplies for one of the largest Ukraine drives. Solent Freight Services had partnered...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) partnered with Kiwanis International of Woodhaven and Ozone Park, Lions Club International of Ozone Park, Woodhaven and Howard Beach, Living Word Christian Fellowship, Ozone Park...