Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato passed new statues in the New York State Penal Law by expanding, and even introducing new offenses that fall under the hate crimes statute. In New York, there has been a dramatic increase...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato voted for a revolutionary change in the law for those with diabetes, or anyone who needs insulin, by banning cost sharing, or co-pays, for insulin prescriptions. Through Pheffer Amato’s...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato successfully negotiated benefits for the members of the NYPD after intense conversations in the 2024 State budget. The Assemblywoman serves as Chairwoman of the NYS Committee on Governmental...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato voted yes and passed a State-wide resolution to declare the Week of April 21st through April 27th as “Crime Victim Rights’ Week.” State resolutions are an extremely coveted and honored...

New York – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato received a standing ovation when she attended the annual TeachNYS breakfast. The Assemblywoman, the only Jewish elected official in South Queens, is known as the strongest advocate for Yeshivas...

South Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato re-emphasized her unwavering support for Israel after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones over the weekend. “I support Israel today, I support Israel tomorrow, and I will...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato voted yes on a bill, A.1633, which would require broader community engagement and notice when a hospital, or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care, seeks to...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato announced her annual Earth Day Drawing Contest with local elementary and middle schools throughout the community. The Assemblywoman regularly visits schools and teaches students about their...

Rockaway Park, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) continued her work with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at Beach 116th Street Station as renovations were made to address some long-standing issues...

Ozone Park, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato threw out the first pitch at the opening game of American Softball at Vito Lacascio Field, officially opening the 2024 softball season. Going on its 12th year, American Softball has...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato was overwhelmingly thanked by the national Transport Workers Union (TWU), along with TWU Local 100, and Amalgamated Transit Workers (ATU) Local 1056 the other day for introducing and passing...

It has been a year since my law, A.8537, took effect and made New York the FIRST state in the county to require insurance companies to pay for either breast reconstructive surgery or aesthetic flat closure after a mastectomy. I did this to give women...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato’s Cystic Fibrosis (CF) legislation recently went into effect, creating a program to reimburse the cost of providing health care to eligible individuals who have Cystic Fibrosis. Over the...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato voted yes and passed a groundbreaking piece of legislation to target the ongoing crisis of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. Pheffer Amato serves as the prime co-sponsor of A.4938 which...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato secured a record level of funding for a grant known as the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC) program. For years Pheffer Amato has been responsible for obtaining the necessary...

Howard Beach, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato successfully worked with the National Parks Service (NPS) and NYPD to secure the installation of cameras at two federal parks, Frank M. Charles Park and Hamilton Beach Park. Since...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato announced that she is seeking nominations for the 2024 Women of Distinction Awards. The award seeks to highlight the remarkable contributions by women who work or reside within the 23rd...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato is encouraging local residents to make an appointment and utilize the free tax help available at the Howard Beach Library. The Assemblywoman worked with Queens Public Library to secure that...

Queens, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato and the Broad Channel Civic Association have been working in partnership to find a solution to the recent negligent behavior from certain MTA employees which has impacted residents. Over...

Before you continue reading I need you to do something: look at President Lincoln’s face on a penny. Do you see his nose? Imagine if his little nose was covered in fentanyl - that small amount is enough to kill you. That is terrifying! Fentanyl is a...