Assemblyman Thiele: Justice for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Feb 4, 2019
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor)Â announced that he helped pass the Child Victims Act to allow more victims of childhood sexual abuse to face their abusers in a court of law (A.2683). The bill extends the civil and criminal...
Assemblyman Thiele: Donate Blood Today and Help Save a Life
Jan 30, 2019
New York Blood Center is encouraging East End residents to donate blood to help rebuild and maintain the blood supply this winter. Following the holidays, the blood supply can reach low levels with type O- most critically needed. Donating blood is safe...
Thiele Introduces Legislation Authorizing East End Towns to Establish Community Housing Funds
Jan 30, 2019
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor)Â has introduced legislation that would authorize the Towns of East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Southold to establish a Town Community Housing Fund. The state legislation...
Assemblyman Thiele: Its Time for This DREAM to Come True
Jan 28, 2019
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor)Â announced that he helped pass the Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act to help ensure the children of immigrants can achieve their college dreams (A.782). The legislation is named in honor...
Statement from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. to the Town of East Hampton Regarding the Deepwater Wind Project
Jan 24, 2019
In late May 2018, I issued a statement with regard to the Deepwater Wind Project, which was before the Town of East Hampton seeking to utilize public property for its project. In that statement I reiterated my long held position on energy issues. I have...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues for 2018 Total $98.97 Million
Jan 22, 2019
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor) today reported that revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) produced $98.97 million in revenue for the Peconic Bay Region in 2018, the third highest annual total in the...
2019 Executive Budget Includes $500,000 in New Funding for the South Fork Commuter Connection
Jan 22, 2019
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle today announced that Governor Andrew Cuomo has included an additional $500,000 in the 2019 proposed State Budget for bus shuttle service in connection with the establishment of the South...
2019 Legislative Priorities by State Assemblyman Fred Thiele
Jan 22, 2019
The 2019 State Legislative Session is officially underway in Albany. Governor Cuomo has given his State of the State address and has released his 2019 Executive Budget Proposal. A new majority has taken over in the State Senate. My sincere congratulations...
Statement from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.: Executive Budget Proposal Cuts Millions in Funding For Localities Statewide
Jan 19, 2019
On Tuesday, January 15, the Executive proposal for the State budget for the 2020 fiscal year was issued. This proposal included massive cuts to the Aid and Incentive to Municipalities Program (AIM), which has provided state aid to towns, villages and...
Assemblyman Thiele: Transgender Rights are Human Rights
Jan 16, 2019
Discrimination, hate and bigotry are cruel and ugly, and unfortunately, theyre a part of daily life for many transgender individuals. Thats why the Assembly has once again passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA). GENDA...
Assemblyman Thiele: We Shouldnt Penalize New Yorks Federal Employees for Partial Government Shutdown
Jan 16, 2019
As the federal government shutdown drags into its fourth week, its important to recognize that approximately 14,000 federal employees in New York State work for departments affected by the shutdown.[1] For anyone living paycheck to paycheck and...
Assemblyman Thiele: Election Reform Takes Center Stage at Start of Legislative Session
Jan 16, 2019
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor)Â announced that he helped pass a series of bills to make voting easier for more New Yorkers and help prevent wealthy special interests from having undue influence in political campaigns. The...
Statement from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. Regarding New York Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over Unfair Fluke Quota
Jan 14, 2019
Today, Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York has initiated a lawsuit against the federal government challenging the unfair quota allocated to New York's commercial fluke (summer flounder) fishery. According to a press...
Assemblyman Thiele: Minimum Wage Increase Lifts Working Families Up
Jan 7, 2019
Every hardworking New Yorker deserves the opportunity to climb the economic ladder. Putting families first means putting them on a path towards financial independence, and no one working a full-time job should live in poverty. That is why the Assembly...
Assemblyman Thiele: We Must Combat the Opioid Epidemic on All Fronts
Jan 7, 2019
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor) announced that the Drug Take Back Act goes into effect January 6, creating a statewide drug takeback program – paid for by drug manufacturers, not taxpayers (Ch. 120 of 2018). The program...
Thiele/LaValle Bills Enhancing Water Quality Protection Signed by the Governor
Jan 2, 2019
Two bills sponsored by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Ken LaValle expanding water quality protection efforts under the Peconic Bay Region Community Preservation Fund (CPF) have received final approval from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
In...
Legislation Sponsored By Thiele/LaValle Mandating Greater Community Notification of Utility Transmission Projects Signed By the Governor
Jan 2, 2019
Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Fred Thiele and State Senator Ken LaValle mandating formal community notice procedures on LIPA and PSEG-LI for utility transmission projects has been signed by the Governor.
The bill was introduced in response to...
Assemblyman Thiele Congratulates a Local Student on Being Nominated for the Presidential Scholars Program
Dec 20, 2018
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF-Sag Harbor) announced that one of the students he recommended has been chosen by State Education Department Commissioner Elia to be part of the twenty five New York State high school seniors nominated for...
Thiele Praises Drinking Water Quality Council, Urges Commissioner Zucker to Act Quickly
Dec 19, 2018
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE - Sag Harbor) today announced that the New York State Drinking Water Quality Council voted to recommend three maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) to Department of Health Commissioner, Howard Zucker. The 2017-18...
Thiele Named to New Leadership Team in New York State Assembly by Speaker Heastie
Dec 18, 2018
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, REF - Sag Harbor) has been appointed by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to be the Chairman of the Assembly Standing Committee on Local Governments. Thiele has previously served as the Chair of the Assembly Small...