Stacey Pheffer Amato For Assembly

Stacey Pheffer Amato is proud to represent the New York State Assembly's 23rd District, encompassing the Queens neighborhood, of Ozone Park, Lindenwood, Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach, Broad Channel, Breezy Point, Roxbury, Neponsit, Belle Harbor, Rockaway Park, Rockaway Beach, Arverne, Edgemere, Bayswater and Far Rockaway since 2017.

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"I’ve been doing this my whole life with my mother through every civic organization, club, and problem in the Rockaways, Howard Beach, and Ozone Park. I really embrace it and I love it."

Stacey Pheffer Amato is proud to represent the New York State Assembly's 23rd District, encompassing the Queens neighborhood, of Ozone Park, Lindenwood, Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach, Broad Channel, Breezy Point, Roxbury, Neponsit, Belle Harbor, Rockaway Park, Rockaway Beach, Arverne, Edgemere, Bayswater and Far Rockaway since 2017.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/4a32a095-119a-41ac-9c11-2038509228e2/4a32a095-119a-41ac-9c11-2038509228e2.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C548%2C4604%2C2944&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Stacey has never shied away from stepping up to advocate for causes she feels passionate about. In Albany, she is an outspoken champion for our hardworking families, first responders, Veterans and seniors. She is always fighting to bring additional resources to South Queens and the Rockaway Peninsula. Being recognized for her efforts in the legislature and fighting for public employees, Stacey was appointed Chair of the Governmental Employee Committee, being only the second woman to ever hold this role in New York State history. As Chair she will work to facilitate the best possible legislative policies for public employees that range in pensions, retirement benefits, and health insurance. She also serves as a leading member of the Education, Veterans’ Affairs, Corporations, Authorities &amp; Commissions, and Racing &amp; Wagering Committees. In addition, she is a member of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, the Women’s Issues Task Force and the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force.

<h3>Fighting for Our Community</h3>These are some of the top issues our campaign is focused on. Learn more about our issues <a href="/issues" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

Our Campaign’s Top Issues

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/5d442efd-b632-4e84-ab9f-7ec175cd93c4/5d442efd-b632-4e84-ab9f-7ec175cd93c4.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4032%2C3024&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Everyone deserves to feel safe and be protected in the communities they live and work. Stacey knows violent criminals need to be held responsible for their crimes. That’s why she has led the charge in Albany to roll back extreme changes to New York’s bail laws. In addition, Stacey works closely with her local Precincts and their Community Councils to bolster the relationship between the NYPD and the community. Stacey knows that we are in the midst of a nationwide police officer shortage. That's why she worked with the NYPD and NYS Police to secure a 24% increase in the State Police’s budget and a pension increase for NYPD officers who serve 25 years or more.&nbsp;In order to recruit new officers, we must enhance benefits for our men and women in blue who are already on the job.She also worked with her colleagues in Albany to pass the toughest gun legislation in the nation and improve the bail laws to keep violent criminals in jail.

Everyone deserves to feel safe and be protected in the communities they live and work. Stacey knows violent criminals need to be held responsible for their crimes.

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Public Safety

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/fd540d2f-a5ef-4642-a936-223cf7761399/fd540d2f-a5ef-4642-a936-223cf7761399.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4032%2C3024&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">As a working mom and former educator, Stacey knows the importance of making sure our children are supported and given a quality education. The future of our society depends on making sure kids have access to the best resources that prepare them to be well-rounded adults. That’s why Stacey continues to fight for and win for our kids - from securing millions of dollars to fund STEM programs to helping secure free breakfast and lunch in ALL schools throughout the State. Stacey has also been a vocal advocate in supporting the rights of parochial and nonpublic school education.Stacey knows education doesn't always stop after high school. She has advocated for increasing funding to CUNYs and SUNYs, increasing the income threshold for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) to make college more affordable for students, along with working with labor unions to provide career paths for those who choose to immediately enter the workforce.

As a working mom and former educator, Stacey knows the importance of making sure our children are supported and given a quality education. The future of our society depends on making sure kids have access to the best resources that prepare them to be well-rounded adults.

Education

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/aa2ea33f-a5a8-4fed-9425-e9ef33382e41/aa2ea33f-a5a8-4fed-9425-e9ef33382e41.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C968%2C720&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Every day New York is moving further away from being a place where working families can afford to live and something has to be done. Our communities are struggling, that’s why Stacey is always fighting to address the rising cost of living and winning on behalf of her constituents. In a short amount of time she fought and won to increase access to childcare, lower the cost of living with a property tax rebate, create more good-paying union jobs, expand the Empire State child credit (NYS child tax credit), and more. She also helped secure funding that expanded the Cross Bay Bridge toll rebate to all Queens residents as well as expanded the LIRR City Ticket program to the Far Rockaway Station.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/af167a49-5c67-4f90-a399-0e6b619ea696/af167a49-5c67-4f90-a399-0e6b619ea696.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C728%2C575&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">

Our communities are struggling, that’s why Stacey is always fighting to address the rising cost of living and winning on behalf of her constituents.

Affordability

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/4052750a-f3dc-4c7f-8845-4bb1176b5e60/4052750a-f3dc-4c7f-8845-4bb1176b5e60.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4032%2C3024&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="37.5" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Any medical decisions about a woman's health are personal and should not include the government. After Roe v. Wade was overturned,&nbsp;state governments across the country began passing legislation that restricted&nbsp;access to women's reproductive healthcare. When Stacey saw this she didn’t hesitate to begin working with her colleagues to ensure New York would codify all aspects of women's reproductive healthcare. She knows that the only people who should weigh in on personal medical decisions are the woman impacted and her doctor. That’s why Stacey fought to pass the Reproductive Health Act and fought to protect access to contraception while defending the rights of the healthcare providers involved.

Any medical decisions about a woman's health are personal and should not include the government.

Women's Reproductive Health

<h4>“Being attacked for who you are is not acceptable – hate has no place in our State….”</h4>The rise in antisemitism is deeply problematic and action has to be taken to address this and any form of hate that makes our communities unsafe. That’s why Stacey, without hesitation, worked to expand what’s considered a hate crime in the state along with adding 20 new offenses that would become eligible for hate crime charges. It’s important for New York State to address the unprecedented rise in all hate crimes quickly while also investing in long-term solutions that get to the root of the problem. New Yorkers from all walks of life should be able to live and thrive without fear.

The rise in antisemitism is deeply problematic and action has to be taken to address this and any form of hate that makes our communities unsafe.

Antisemitism/Bias/Hate crimes

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/dc241b9c-d174-4163-a679-f55a1e69c60a/dc241b9c-d174-4163-a679-f55a1e69c60a.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C4032%2C3024&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">A healthy and thriving community takes care of its seniors- making it possible for them to age with the dignity and respect they deserve. Stacey knows the importance of making sure our seasoned New Yorkers have all the resources they need to live and thrive in the communities they call home. That’s why Stacey funded local community groups that help seniors. She also saved the IRMAA program, fully funded Medicaid on the State level, and expanded access to the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) in her district.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/023919dd-a3bc-411d-a572-1f18fc121c79/023919dd-a3bc-411d-a572-1f18fc121c79.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1926%2C1382&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Stacey is in Albany fighting to bring additional resources to her district to make sure seniors can get their medication, access healthy food, receive medical services, live comfortably, and more.

A healthy and thriving community takes care of its seniors- making it possible for them to age with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Protecting our Seniors

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/409292a4-dfa8-49e9-97d8-f5ab67e22953/409292a4-dfa8-49e9-97d8-f5ab67e22953.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1204%2C1124&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">As Chair of the State Assembly’s Governmental Employees Committee, Stacey has led the charge to protect workers and help working families. Stacey worked with labor unions to help fix the Tier 6 pension system, bringing it closer in line with the previous tier, Tier 4. This change will put more money into the pockets of our teachers, firefighters,&nbsp;nurses, sanitation workers, police officers, and all other&nbsp;public employees by changing&nbsp;their&nbsp;final average salary calculation from&nbsp;5 years to 3 years. She successfully fought to remove all fees for State civil service exams,&nbsp;removing a financial barrier to entry for those seeking to join our State's workforce.&nbsp;<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/3bba406c-7034-435f-a20e-bacc225603a8/3bba406c-7034-435f-a20e-bacc225603a8.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C754%2C3024%2C3278&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Stacey never forgets the horrible events that took place on 9/11. Since being elected, she passed several laws to ensure that future generations will not forget. These laws include: unlimited line of duty sick leave for survivors of the attack, requiring a moment of silence on September 11th in every public school to honor the lives lost, and reviving the New York State 9/11 Task Force which focuses on health impacts of exposure to chemicals and toxins, regulations for accidental disability retirement benefits, and protects pension benefits for first responders who participated in the rescue, recover, and cleanup efforts. Stacey will never forget.

As Chair of the State Assembly’s Governmental Employees Committee, Stacey has led the charge to protect workers and help working families.

Public Employees &amp; Labor

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/516dc1a0-c440-4323-a7ea-cd185f0778e2/516dc1a0-c440-4323-a7ea-cd185f0778e2.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1486%2C1108&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="25" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Stacey is responsible for ground-breaking legislation and for providing funding that has positively impacted her district. She has passed over fifty pieces of legislation, often with bipartisan support. She has focused on helping to improve women’s health, expanding the rights of the disabled and elderly, bringing new resources to veterans and 9/11 first responders, improving the local environment and Jamaica Bay, and raising the profile of childhood drowning and the importance of water safety education. She has also been credited for bringing millions of dollars for STEM education funding, as well as working with the NYPD on public safety.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/1df2c7a9-d52c-461d-9dce-8ab14bace26a/7057b9dc-7467-4f8d-9921-06b0e8fba64e/7057b9dc-7467-4f8d-9921-06b0e8fba64e.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C1145%2C3229%2C2151&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="27" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Stacey and her team pride themselves in their commitment to constituent services. Stacey and her office have been recognized and heavily praised for their success in helping resolve a variety of issues by cutting the "red tape" and getting answers for the residents of the 23rd Assembly District.Stacey’s mother, Queens County Clerk Audrey I. Pheffer, previously held this Assembly seat for over twenty-five years, and upon Stacey's election, they became the first mother-daughter team in NYS history to be elected to the State Legislature. Stacey and her husband, Frank, proudly live in Rockaway Beach where they raised their two children, Sam and Isabella along with their cat Sugar.

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<h4>"I was born and raised in this community, and as your Assemblywoman, I will always stand up for us. Whether it’s addressing quality of life concerns, strengthening laws to keep criminals behind bars, or protecting the pensions of our State’s governmental employees, I will be the strongest voice for our district. It is a privilege to represent you and this wonderful district in Albany!"</h4>