State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the East End will benefit from the economic development grants recently announced by Governor Cuomo through the Regional Economic Development Councils.
Governor Cuomo announced $709.2 million in grants through the State's 10 Regional Economic Councils. Long Island alone was awarded $81.9 million. Thiele stated that there are a number of projects that the 1st Assembly District will benefit from, including:
| Applicant | Project | Award |
| Peconic Land Trust | Agricultural Capital Equipment Grant Program | $1,000,000 |
| East End Arts & Humanities Council | Winterfest 2015 | $59,300 |
| Long Island Wine Council | Long Island Wine Country Global Trade & Tourism Initiative | $285,000 |
| Montauk Historical Society | Montauk Lighthouse 1838 Keeper's Quarters Stabilization | $249,473 |
| Parrish Art Museum | Andreas Gursky Exhibition | $76,000 |
| Southampton Cultural Center | Riser Purchase | $34,700 |
| Suffolk County | Reclaiming Our Water Improving Coastal Resiliency | $4,000,000 |
| Town of East Hampton | Decentralized Resilient Energy Assessment & Mgmt. Plan | $75,000 |
| Town of East Hampton | Coastal Erosion Assessment and Resiliency Plan | $250,000 |
| Town of Southampton | Hampton Bays Downtown Revitalization- Good Ground Park | $943,000 |
Thiele explained, "These economic development grants represent a major commitment by the State of New York to take the lead in creating jobs and improving the economy. I am pleased that Long Island was chosen for such substantial funding and that the businesses and communities in my District will benefit."