Governor Signs Thiele/LaValle Legislation Enabling Southampton Town to Create Underground Utility Improvement Districts
Oct 25, 2017
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation sponsored by New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle that would enable the Town of Southampton to create “Underground Utility Improvement Districts”. This legislation...
Governor Signs Thiele/LaValle Legislation Giving Community a Voice on FAA Grants for East Hampton Airport
Oct 25, 2017
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that will require any future long term financial agreements between the East Hampton Town Board and the Federal Aviation Administration to be subject to a permissive referendum, giving the community a voice...
A Civil Service Exam for the Position of Correction Officer Will Be Held on February 3, 2018
Oct 23, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced today that the New York State Department of Civil Service will be holding a new examination for the position of correction officer on February 3, 2018. The filing deadline for this examination...
Thiele Earns a 100% Rating from EPL/Environmental Advocates
Oct 23, 2017
EPL/Environmental Advocates has released its New York State Environmental Scorecard for the 2017 State Legislative Session. EPL/Environmental Advocates is a statewide environmental organization that advocates for environmental legislation.
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State Legislature Passes Deer Management Bill Directing the State DEC to Report to the Legislature on Deer Management Practices
Oct 23, 2017
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. this week reported that the State Legislature has passed legislation he co-sponsored directing the State DEC to report to the State Legislature on deer management practices. The bill passed the State Assembly...
DEC Extends Deadline for Southern Pine Beetle Community Recovery Grants to November 9
Oct 23, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced today that the deadline to apply for the previously announced Southern Pine Beetle Community Recovery grants has been extended to 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 9, 2017, according to the...
Two East End Properties Listed on State Register of Historic Places
Oct 13, 2017
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today announced that the William A. Farnum Boathouse in Sag Harbor and the Ellis Squires House in Hampton Bays have been listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places. In addition,...
Assemblyman Thiele Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in New York
Oct 12, 2017
The right to vote is a shining example to the world of what democracy means and why it’s so important. Voting is one of the strongest, most direct ways we can affect change. It’s our chance to influence, inspire, make our voices heard and hold our...
Statement of Assemblyman Fred Thiele Opposing Federal Action to Withdraw the Clean Power Plan
Oct 11, 2017
On Tuesday, October 10, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a proposed rule withdrawing the Clean Power Plan. The Clean Power Plan is the Nation’s first regulation that targets the amount of carbon dioxide pollution emitted from power plants. Power...
Thiele Seeking Presidential Scholars Program Nominations
Oct 10, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) is seeking assistance from his local high schools in making nominations for the Presidential Scholars Program. The Presidential Scholars Program was established by President Lyndon Johnson in...
Thiele Applauds State Grant to Hampton Bays Water District from the $2.5 Billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017
Oct 10, 2017
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today applauded the announcement by Governor Andrew Cuomo to provide an estimated $720,000 state grant for a $1.2 million proposed project to provide wellhead protection from PFCs...
Thiele Co-Sponsors Legislation to Outlaw Bump Stocks in New York State
Oct 10, 2017
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) announced that he is co-sponsoring legislation introduced by State Assembly Member Patricia Fahy (D-Albany) which would outlaw a trigger crank, a bump-fire device, or any part, combination...
Assemblyman Thiele Partners with Long Island Cares to Hold Food Drive for Puerto Rico
Oct 6, 2017
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced his partnership with Long Island Cares and New York State in holding a food drive for Puerto Rico, following the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria that left millions...
State to Repave Montauk Highway in Southampton in 2018
Oct 5, 2017
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today reported that the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) start date for repaving portions of Montauk Highway in Southampton is in 2018. The approximately three mile segment of road...
Deer Management Permit Application Deadline is October 1
Sep 27, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced today that the deadline for deer management permits (DMPs) is October 1st. Hunters that have secured a hunting license are eligible to apply for up to two deer management permits that may...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues are $63.9 Million for First Eight Months of 2017 Compared with $61.53 Million in 2016
Sep 27, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2017 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first eight months produced revenue of $63.9 million. A year ago $61.53 million was collected for the same period,...
Assemblyman Thiele and Senator LaValle Propose Alternatives to LIPA on Undergrounding Utility Lines and Public Notice Requirements for New Above Ground Transmission Lines
Sep 15, 2017
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle have written to LIPA, responding to its proposed written policy for public notification of above ground transmission line projects and criteria for undergrounding utility lines....
Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. on the Passing of Edie Windsor
Sep 13, 2017
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Edie Windsor. Edie will always be known as a fighter for equality and as the plaintiff in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case which struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in 2013, paving the way for marriage equality...
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.: New York’s Paid Family Leave Begins In January
Sep 12, 2017
Beginning January 1, 2018, New Yorkers will no longer have to choose between work and family with the start of the State’s Paid Family Leave program. The Assembly spearheaded the creation of the program, recognizing that for too long, workers have been...
