Press Releases

Statement from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.: “Ending DACA Ends Dreams”

According to a recent survey of immigrants protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), 97 percent of the respondents are currently working or in school. Since its implementation, DACA has increased opportunities, improved...

Thiele Announces State Actions to Fight Opioid Addiction across New York State

State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele today praised two new actions to expand addiction treatment and recovery services for people across New York. A Request for Applications (RFA) makes up to $4.5 million in funding available to develop nine Open Access Centers...

Statement from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.: “Labor Day Is a Time to Celebrate Workers and Continue Fighting for Their Rights”

Here in New York State, Labor Day heralds the end of summer and the start of a new school year. However, it’s so much more than a day to gather with friends and family. It’s a time to honor the people who keep our economy running, grow and make our...

Assemblyman Thiele Supports New York State’s Lawsuit against U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over Eastern Long Island Sound Disposal Site Designation

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) today announced that he supports New York State’s lawsuit against the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its decision to designate a permanent open water disposal site...

Dyslexia Bill Becomes Law

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) today announced that Governor Cuomo signed into law dyslexia legislation, which the Assemblyman co-sponsored, that will improve the lives of thousands of students suffering from learning disabilities....

Statement Of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.: “The State Public Service Commission is Broken and Must be Reformed”

In the last year, we have seen two stark examples of the State Public Service Commission (PSC) and its staff, the Department of Public Service, protecting the utility industry at the expense of the public. One example is a statewide decision to bail out...

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues are $56.83 Million for First Seven Months of 2017 Compared with $54.85 Million in 2016

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2017 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first seven months produced revenue of $56.83 million. A year ago $54.85 million was collected for the same...

Assemblyman Thiele Supports Governor’s Proposal to Bolster New York Hate Crimes Law

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) today announced that he supports Governor Cuomo’s proposal to add new legislation that would classify inciting to riot and rioting that targets protected classes as offenses under New York...

Thiele Joins “New Yorkers United Against Hate” in “Call to Action for Charlottesville”

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WE, WE-Sag Harbor) has joined with other elected officials and community leaders across New York State as part of “New Yorkers United Against Hate.” The group has issued a “Call to Action for Charlottesville.” The...

Thiele Earns a 100% Rating From the New York State League of Conservation Voters

The New York State League of Conservation Voters has released its State Environmental Scorecard for the 2017 State Legislative Session. It is the first time that NYSLCV has issued such a scorecard for the State Legislature. The New York State League of...

Thiele: Southampton School District Receives Smart Schools Funding

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced today that the Southampton Union Free School District will be receiving $124,340 from New York State to improve school connectivity and classroom technology. There were 154 Smart Schools...

Assemblyman Thiele Passes More Bills in State Legislature than Any Other Long Island Assemblyman

POLITICO NEW YORK, an online publication covering New York State government, published its analysis of the 2017 Legislative Session this week. That analysis showed that Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. passed 17 bills through both houses of the New York...

LIRR and East End Officials Discuss New Service Options for the East End

The Long Island Rail Road and a coalition of East End elected officials and community groups discussed proposals for enhancing train service on the North Fork (Ronkonkoma to Greenport) and South Fork (Speonk to Montauk) recently. In the latest in...

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues are $49.29 Million for First Half of 2017 Compared With $46.16 Million in 2016

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2017 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first six months produced revenue of $49.29 million. A year ago $46.16 million was collected for the same period,...

South Fork Gas Price Survey Released for July 11, 2017

Assembly Passes Thiele Legislation to Prohibit Unfair Gas Zone Pricing

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced that the New York State Assembly passed legislation he sponsored that would prohibit unfair zone pricing based on geographical location. Senator Ken LaValle sponsors the bill in the...

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues Total $9.52 Million in May 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 five months produced revenue of $38.07 million. A year ago, $38.78 million was collected for the same...

Thiele Wins Concessions on Commercial Fishing Licensing and Permits

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today announced that the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will meet this fall with the commercial fishing industry to discuss revisions to the current regulatory structure for commercial fishing licenses and...

Assemblyman Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Protect New York Seniors From Exploitation and Abuse

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a series of bills to protect senior citizens from abuse and exploitation, as well as streamline the estate planning process to give New Yorkers greater peace of...

Assemblyman Thiele Passes ‘Buy American’ Measure to Invest in American Manufacturing

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass the New York Buy American Act to strengthen both the New York and national iron and steel manufacturing industries. The measure A.8427-A builds upon current law...