Press Releases

Thiele Passes Bill Allowing Teachers to Freely Discuss Specifics of Standardized Tests

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he sponsored legislation that would assist teachers by lifting the prohibition on discussing the contents of standardized assessments with other faculty members (A.7402). “Educators...

Thiele Helps Pass New York Health Act to Provide Universal Health Care for Every New Yorker

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) helped pass the New York Health Act to create a universal health plan to cover every New York State resident (A.5062). In addition to ensuring quality health care to all, the reform would significantly...

South Fork Gas Prices Lower Than Long Island Average for the First Time Since Fall 2012

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today released his gasoline price survey for May 24, 2015. Thiele’s most recent gasoline survey for the South Fork shows that gasoline prices have increased from about $2.49 per gallon...

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues for First Four Months of 2015 Increase 2.2% Compared With 2014

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2015 four month revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) were $30.31 million, 2.2% higher than the first four months a year ago when $29.66 million was collected....

Thiele Helps Pass Resolution Urging U.S. Department of Education Not to Withhold School Funding

“This spring, there was an increase in the number of parents who opted out of having their children take English language arts and math standardized tests. While it is a parent’s right to choose to do so, essential federal Title I education funding...

Thiele Sponsors “Integrity in Government Act’

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) has joined Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Chester) in prime sponsoring the “Integrity in Government Act.” The proposal would ensure greater adherence to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and...

Thiele Encouraged By DPS-Long Island Office Recommendation on PSEG-LI Rate Case

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today stated that he was encouraged by the report of the Long Island Office of the Department of Public Service (DPS) recommending the slashing of the proposed $221 million, 3 year rate...

Thiele: On Memorial Day We Honor Those Who Have Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

Engraved on the Korean War Veterans Memorial in our nation’s capital is the expression, “Freedom Is Not Free.” Never is that more apt than each and every Memorial Day. While we are always thankful for the sacrifices made by all those who have...

Thiele: Route 24 Repaving Project Delayed to May 26

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the $5.2 Million project to repave seven miles of NY Route 24/Flanders Road between County Road 63/Lake Avenue and Old Riverhead Road West in the Town of Southampton, set to resume...

Thiele: Assembly’s Families First Agenda Includes Focus on Child Care

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a series of measures that would continue to address the growing costs of child care and the need for parents to have affordable, reliable, safe places to send their children....

Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Assist New Yorkers with Disabilities

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed a series measures to help improve the quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities in honor of this year’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day. “It’s...

Thiele Passes Measure to Close LLC Loophole

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that, in an effort to reduce the ability of deep-pocketed special interests to make nearly unlimited campaign donations, the Assembly passed legislation that would make limited liability...

Thiele: Route 24 Repaving Project Will Resume May 14

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the $5.2 Million project to repave seven miles of NY Route 24/Flanders Road between County Road 63/Lake Avenue and Old Riverhead Road West in the Town of Southampton, is set to resume...

Thiele: Property Tax Relief Must Be Top Priority for the Remaining Legislative Session

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today stated that the top priority for the five remaining weeks of the 2015 State Legislative Session must be real property tax relief. In January, Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed establishing a “Real...

Thiele: Suffolk Must Keep its Commitment to Reconstruct Riverside Traffic Circle in 2016

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) expressed disappointment that Suffolk County may break its commitment to begin re-construction of the Riverside Traffic Circle until 2018. In 2014, Suffolk County contacted both Assemblyman Thiele...

Gas Prices Increase as Summer Approaches

Thiele: South Fork Unites for Discounted Solar Installation

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that communities across the state have come together to bring clean and affordable solar power to their localities at a discounted cost of up to 20 percent. With 26 campaigns launching through...

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues for First Quarter of 2015 Increase 3.5% Compared With 2014

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2015 first quarter revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) were $22.62 million, 3.5% higher than the first quarter a year ago when $21.85 million was collected....

Thiele Introduces Legislation Authorizing East End Towns to Create Workforce Housing Funds

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) has introduced A.6287, which would authorize the Towns of East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Southold to create dedicated Workforce Opportunity Funds to assist...

Montauk Point State Park to Participate in “I Love My Park Day” May 2nd

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today urged East Enders to participate in the fourth annual “I Love My Park Day” by volunteering their time to help clean-up Montauk Point State Park on Saturday, May 2nd. “I Love My Park...