Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato Archives – QNS

The race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in the 7th Congressional District is one of several Queens races to keep an eye on in 2026. Courtesy of Nydia Velázquez

Politics

Races to watch in 2026 that could alter political landscape in Queens

By Shane O’Brien

Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato announced she will not seek re-election to represent South Queens and the Rockaways in Albany in 2026.

Politics

AM Pheffer Amato announces she will not seek re-election representing the Rockaways and South Queens in 2026

By Bill Parry

Renderings for the planned Resorts World integrated resort in South Ozone Park.

South Ozone Park

Resorts World earns CAC approval, moves toward final hurdle in bid to win state gaming license

By Shane O’Brien

Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato went to bat for members of the FDNY, volunteer firefighters and EMTs and paramedics during the legislative session.

Pheffer Amato passes legislation on behalf of the FDNY, volunteer firefighters, EMTs and paramedics

By Bill Parry

NY Heat act

Politics

Rockaway residents criticize Pheffer Amato for withdrawing support for NY HEAT Act

By Shane O’Brien

election

Politics

Queens election heats up as challengers push incumbents on crime, migrant crisis and economic policy

By Czarinna Andres

metrocard van

Lindenwood

MetroCard Van to bring essential services to Southeast Queens neighborhoods, aiding commuters and seniors

By Athena Dawson

Medina American Softball

Ozone Park

American Softball League kickstarts season with an outpouring of support in Ozone Park

By Anthony Medina

Medina Ariola Drug Bust OZPK

Ozone Park

Convenience store adjacent to Council Member Ariola’s Ozone Park office shut down after contraband raid

By Anthony Medina

Laughing gas

Glendale

Queens lawmakers’ bill geared toward cleaner streets and drug prevention becomes law

By Julia Moro

queens defenders press conference

Courts

Queens officials condemn ‘retaliatory’ firing of two Queens Defenders as employees vote to unionize

By Angélica Acevedo

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Glendale

Glendale family advocates for bill to allow disabled COVID-19 patients a support person

By Angélica Acevedo

Politics

Take a look at what’s going on in Queens for day three of ‘City Hall in Your Borough’

By Emily Davenport

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Brooklyn subway platform where two women were assaulted

Suspect questioned for deranged Brooklyn subway assaults on women, including shoving one victim onto tracks

The Rainbow Flag and American Flag at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 13.

Rainbow Flag continues to fly at Stonewall National Monument after defiant re-raising ceremony

Assemblyman Steve Stern

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A Conversation with Assemblyman Steve Stern of New York’s 10th District

Shot of an old ship in New York Harbor, depicting the NYC Revolutionary Trail.

New York Family

NYC Revolutionary Trail Launches June 2026: A Free AR Walking Tour for Families