New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the 2019-2020 enacted State Budget contains $250,000 in re-programmed capital funds to support development of academic and student program space on the Southampton...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the 2019-2020 enacted State Budget contains an additional $500,000 for bus shuttle service in connection with the establishment of the South Fork Commuter Connection....

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF-Sag Harbor), Chairman of the Assembly Local Governments Committee, announced that the final state budget is set to include a full restoration of the Aid and Incentive to Municipalities Program (AIM) funding...

The 2020 Census will have major implications on the future of our state. Undercounting could result in drastic cuts to the federal funding we rely on to maintain our hospitals, schools and transportation infrastructure, as well as jeopardize the size...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor) announced that $2.3 million in funding is available through round four of the Climate Resilient Farming grant program for farmers in New York State. The grants will help farms reduce their operational...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass the Assembly’s 2019-20 state budget proposal, which increases funding for public schools by $1.6 billion over last year and makes higher education a reality...

Voting is a fundamental right and an essential part of our democracy, but regrettably, far too many registered voters do not participate in elections due to time constraints. For the average New Yorker, life can move quickly, and making time to vote can...

Gun ownership carries with it many serious risks and responsibilities. When firearms aren’t properly stored, the likelihood of unintentional discharge increases significantly, as well as the risk of them being stolen or used in a suicide. And yet,...

Domestic violence directly and indirectly affects victims’ life choices and behavior and can force them into situations no one should ever find themselves in – including breaking the law. Yet, the criminal justice system is unjust for many...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF-Sag Harbor) announced that the Assembly Budget Proposal released today includes a full restoration of the Aid and Incentive to Municipalities Program (AIM) funding for the 2019-2020 State Fiscal Year. This...

“As our world becomes more technologically connected, our laws need to keep pace, especially when it comes to protecting a person’s privacy. Someone’s most intimate moments should never be strewn across the internet and shared with the...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass anti-discrimination legislation, including a measure expanding New York’s sexual harassment laws to help ensure no one feels threatened or unsafe in the workplace....

Throughout our nation’s history, change has not come overnight. Wrongs do not right themselves, and injustices do not disappear on their own. Progress has always been driven by strong, courageous individuals who knew we could do better than the status...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor) announced that the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) is sharing resources to help protect individuals against Medicaid fraud as well as instructions on how to...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) produced $5.47 million in revenue for the Peconic Bay Region during January 2019. This compares with $9.91 million during...

Last week, 4 energy companies responded to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) request for proposals (RFP) for 800 megawatts of offshore wind energy. The companies collectively submitted 18 separate alternatives for...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor) is pleased to announce that Governor Cuomo signed the Child Victims Act into law on February 14. The legislation ensures those who abuse children are held accountable criminally and civilly...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF – Sag Harbor) today expressed his dissatisfaction with the Governor’s 30-day amendments to the Executive Budget, relating to the Aid and Incentive to Municipalities Program (AIM). In January, the...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) announced that he is once again accepting donations for his Pet Food Drive Challenge, in association with Long Island Cares’ Baxter’s Pet Pantry through Friday, March 29th....

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass legislation to prevent and reduce gun violence in New York. The package helps keep guns out of the wrong hands, bans bump stocks and strictly limits guns on...