Press Releases

Thiele: Governor Signs Legislation Adding New York to National Popular Vote Compact

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced Governor Cuomo signed legislation (A.4422-A/S.3149-A) that adds New York to the list of States that have joined the National Popular Vote compact. Under this interstate agreement, member...

Thiele: $40 Million for Local Governments to Make Road Repairs

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the availability of $40 million in State funding to help local governments make necessary repairs to highways and bridges following this year’s exceptionally harsh winter. This funding,...

Thiele Recognizes 30th Anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) helped pass a package of bills that would increase aid and assistance for crime victims and their families to help them rebuild their lives. The passage of these bills recognizes National Crime Victims’...

Thiele: Become an Organ Donor and Give the Gift of Life

Right now, there are over 100,000 Americans in need of a lifesaving organ transplant, with a new person added to that list every 10 minutes. Sadly, 18 people die every day waiting for an organ that never becomes available. However, the good news is we...

Thiele Introduces Legislation to Regulate “Running Bamboo”

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) has introduced legislation in the New York State Assembly which would regulate “running bamboo.” The legislation is modeled after legislation enacted in the State of Connecticut...

Thiele: State Budget Helps Make College More Affordable

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he helped pass a 2014-15 state budget that helps grow our higher education system by providing $10.4 billion for SUNY. This year’s budget also helps students and parents by increasing funding...

Thiele Helps Pass State Budget That Invests in New York’s Future

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the approval of the 2014-15 state budget that provides much-needed tax relief while working to create jobs and ensure a better economic outlook for New York State. The budget also makes a...

Thiele: State Aid to Education Increases by $1.1 Billion

Thiele Helps Pass State Budget That Creates Jobs and Cuts Taxes for Businesses

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he helped pass a 2014-15 state budget that focuses on creating jobs and promoting a more business-friendly climate in New York State (A.8557-D, A.8554-E, A.8555-D). “This year’s budget...

Thiele: State Budget Lends Helping Hand to New York Families

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he helped pass the 2014-15 state budget which supports vital programs for New York’s families and its most vulnerable individuals. The budget provides funding to improve New York’s child...

Thiele: 2014-15 State Budget Increases School Aid by $1.1 Billion

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a 2014-15 state budget that increases school aid by $1.1 billion, or 5.4 percent, which is $551 million over the executive budget proposal (A.8556-D). A breakdown of funding...

Thiele Helps Pass 2014-15 State Budget with Tax Relief for Hardworking Families

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a 2014-15 State budget that will provide significant tax relief for middle-class families (A.8559-D). “This year’s State Budget ensures that hardworking families...

Thiele: 2014-15 State Budget Includes $3 Million for Suffolk Water Quality Initiative

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the final 2014-15 New York State Budget, includes $3 million to address nitrogen and pathogen water quality issues in Suffolk County. Up to $3 million Funding would be directed to Suffolk...

Assemblyman Thiele: Adopted 2014-15 State Budget Includes an Additional $5 Million for Aid to Public Libraries

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WP-Sag Harbor) announced that an additional $5 million for aid to public libraries is included in the final 2014-15 New York State Budget, which was adopted on...

Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Fred Thiele Secure Funds for Vital Mental Health Services and Lyme Disease Prevention and Treatment

Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Thiele secured funding in the New York State Budget for South Fork mental health services and for Lyme/Tick borne illness prevention. The legislators announced that $150,000 was included in the final budget to bring...

Thiele: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act Passes Assembly

State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF – Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed the “Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act” (A.9135). The act, which sets a 6 percent participation goal in the awarding of state contracts to service-disabled...

Thiele: Presidential Elections Should Be Determined By the National Popular Vote

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) helped the Assembly pass legislation he cosponsors to permit New York to join an interstate compact to award its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote (A.4422-A)....

Thiele Urges Constituents to Prepare For Tax Day on April 15 and Use IRS Free File for Online Tax Assistance E-Filing or Extensions

State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF – Sag Harbor) today encouraged constituents to take advantage of free tax preparation services available through the Free File program. Every taxpayer with a 2013 Adjusted Gross Income of $58,000 or less...

Thiele Announces Agreement on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act

State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF – Sag Harbor) announced that a bipartisan agreement has been reached by the Assembly, Senate and governor to implement the “Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act.” The act sets a 6-percent participation...

Thiele Works to Improve Government Transparency and Accountability

State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF – Sag Harbor) announced that the Assembly passed a series of bills that would make government more open, accountable and transparent for New Yorkers. The legislative package marks the ninth annual “Sunshine...