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Assemblywoman

Stacey Pheffer Amato

Assembly District 23

Press Releases

Statement of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato on Capture of Murder Suspect and Continued Support for Familial DNA

Feb 6, 2017
“We are glad to hear that the Vetrano family may finally get some semblance of justice. It's been six long months, but the NYPD worked incredibly hard and should be commended for the caring, relentless and creative pursuit that led them to arrest a...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Calls on Parks, Buildings and Environment Departments to Preserve Flagpole Honoring Fallen Firefighter

Feb 6, 2017
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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) today called on the City’s Parks, Buildings and Environmental Conservation Department in a letter to work together with residents of Belle Harbor to preserve a threatened flagpole, which commemorates local...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Urges Governor Cuomo, Legislative Leaders to Include Rockaway Beach Rail Line in $10 Billion Makeover of JFK Airport

Jan 30, 2017
Rockaway Beach, NY – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) today praised Governor Cuomo’s “New JFK” vision, which includes improved transit, a unified terminal and upgraded security. Pheffer Amato urged Cuomo to include the Rockaway...

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach, Queens) Supports "Familial DNA" Matching Technique

Jan 30, 2017
In August of last year, Karina Vetrano, 30, was murdered while out for an afternoon run. Six months later, her killer is still at large. Vetrano's killing sent shockwaves through her tight-knit community of Howard Beach, in South Queens. This Friday,...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Meets with Shalom Task Force

Jan 24, 2017
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Shalom Task Force, a widely-respected, volunteer-led nonprofit organization, addresses issues of domestic violence, works to ensure healthy marriages and families, and provides support, guidance and total anonymity to those in problematic relationships. "I...

Pheffer Amato Sworn in to the NYS Assembly with Grand Celebration

Jan 24, 2017
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Amid an overflowing crowd of dignitaries, elected officials, civic leaders, supporters, friends, and family members in PS 232’s auditorium, Stacey Pheffer Amato was officially sworn into office on January 22, 2017. Opening the ceremony was an inspiring...

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Swears in New Officers of Old Mill Yacht Club

Jan 23, 2017
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Howard Beach, Queens - This past Saturday, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) was honored to officiate at the installation of officers at the Old Mill Yacht Club located in Howard Beach, Queens.

Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Urges City to Keep Students at PS104Q Safe

Jan 18, 2017
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Far Rockaway, Queens - Responding to concerns over lack of safety measures surrounding PS 104Q, grades kindergarten through fifth, in Bayswater, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D - Rockaway) is asking the city Department of Transportation to immediately...

Pheffer Amato to Be Sworn in at PS 232 in Howard Beach

Jan 17, 2017
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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) announced that she will be holding a swearing in ceremony: Date: This Sunday, January 22, 2017Time: 1:30 pmLocation: PS 232QAddress: 153-23 83rd Street Howard Beach, NY 11414 “I am pleased to announce...

Pheffer Amato to Serve on Influential Standing Committees

Jan 12, 2017
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) announced that she will be serving on the following Assembly Standing Committees for the 2017 legislative session: Veterans AffairsConsumer AffairsRacing & WageringGovernmental Employees “I am excited...