Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that she will be hosting a Homeowners and Renters Benefit Session with the NYC Department of Finance (DOF). The virtual event will address DOF benefit program options for home, condo, and co-op...

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced her appointment to the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology. The committee will address the scientific and technological challenges that will help determine...

Rockaway, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Park) recently wrote a letter to the New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor requesting the DOEto reconsider its recently unveiled changes to middle school admissions that...

South Queens, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that she will be hosting a forum on Thursday, February 18 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on the topic of teen dating violence. “The State of Affairs with Stacey” panel will...

Rockaway, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced that she will host two free naloxone Webex trainings on Tuesday, January 26th from 9:00am to 11:00am, and Wednesday, February 3rd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, in partnership...

South Queens, NY – Before the New Year, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) voted for the Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020. “As the pandemic continues to disrupt our daily lives, causing unprecedented job...

South Queens, NY – On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) sent a letter urging the NYC Department of Education (DOE) to change their policy regarding randomly testing students for COVID-19, in response to numerous concerns from...

Rockaway, NY – This week, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) was appointed as the Assistant Majority Whip to the New York State Assembly Majority Conference by Assembly Speaker Carl. E. Heastie (D-Bronx). The appointment puts Pheffer Amato...

Rockaway, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) announced her support of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority accessibility project. 17 new elevators will be built at eight stations across New York City, including two new elevators...

I know you have heard this sentiment countless times throughout 2020, but this has been an incredibly challenging year – like no other in our lifetimes. Like you, I have been frustrated, sad, and disappointed by so many things this year. Sad about all...

South Queens, NY –Last Thursday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens), urged the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board (MTA) to NOT eliminate resident toll discount programs in upcoming potential budget cuts, and called out the...

Rockaway Beach, NY –Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) today announced that she has hired a new Legislative Aide and Community Liaison, Maura Avington. Avington recently graduated with her Master’s degree in Public Administration at St....

Rockaway Beach, NY –Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) today announced that she has hired a new Community Liaison and Scheduler, Bernice Almonte. Almonte is a junior at Hunter College in Manhattan, currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree...

South Queens, NY–Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens)announced that she is partnering with the Rockaway Leaders Alliance (RLA), a collection of public school leaders on the Rockaway Peninsula, to launch an essay contest inspired by the...

South Queens, NY – On November 12th, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) began distributing Summer Reading Certificates to students at their homes across the district, due to many students opting out of in-person learning and not being...

Far Rockaway, Queens – On Friday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) issued a statement regarding the construction of a new homeless shelter on 1252 Brunswick Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens. The statement is below: “The Rockaway Peninsula...

Queens, NY – On Monday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) and State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (D-South Queens) sent a letter to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, and City Planning Director, Marisa Lago calling for a new Environmental...

South Queens, NY – Last Wednesday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) and State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (D-South Queens) submitted recorded testimony to the members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board during...

Brooklyn, NY – HITN is pleased to announce that the first-place winner of the citywide ¡Tú Cuentas! 2020 Census Essay Writing Contest is Alyssa Carter from P.S. 197Q in Queens. Carter’s essay was the absolute favorite receiving a majority of the...