Assembly Passes Legislation to Restore State Recognition to the Montaukett Indian Nation
Jun 20, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced that the New York State Assembly unanimously passed legislation he sponsored that would restore State recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation. It is currently...
Assemblyman Thiele Passes Legislation to Address New York’s Child Care Crisis
Jun 19, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass legislation that would create a child care availability task force to evaluate child care needs and the availability of affordable day care across New York State A.7726-A.
“There’s...
Assemblyman Thiele: It’s Time to Shine a Light on Special Interest Money in Our Elections
Jun 13, 2017
Assemblyman Thiele (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced that the Assembly passed legislation he co-sponsored to close the limited liability corporation (LLC) loophole in the state’s campaign finance law to help curb the influence of big money in...
Assemblyman Thiele Passes Legislation Giving Voice to Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims
Jun 13, 2017
Assemblyman Thiele (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced that the Assembly passed legislation he supported to ensure victims of childhood sexual abuse have the opportunity to bring charges against their abusers in a court of law A.5885-A. The Child...
Thiele Announces Public Library Construction Grant Award for Montauk Library
Jun 2, 2017
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today announced that Montauk Library is the recipient of a $79,980 New York State Public Library Construction Grant, which will be used to replace its roof as well as its doors so...
Thiele Applauds Proposed Workers Compensation Savings for Small Businesses
May 30, 2017
Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Jr, Chair of the Assembly Small Business Committee, applauded the action by the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (CIRB), a non-governmental rate service organization to submit an overall workers’ compensation rate...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues for First Four Months of 2017 Decrease 10.5% Compared With 2016
May 30, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today reported that revenues for the first four months of 2017 the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) were $28.55 million, 10.5% LOWER than the same period a year ago when $31.91 million...
Assemblyman Thiele: Assembly Legislation Supports and Protects New Yorkers with Disabilities
May 23, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced an Assembly legislative package to strengthen anti-discrimination protections for New Yorkers with disabilities and ensure access to important resources in recognition of this year’s...
Assemblyman Thiele: On Memorial Day, Join Me in Remembering Those Who Paid the Ultimate Price for Our Freedom
May 22, 2017
For many, summer is the season of carefree living. Days are spent outside playing in the park, enjoying barbecues at family reunions and hitting summer festivals. It’s an easy time to take life’s pleasures for granted. But as we approach Memorial...
Assemblyman Thiele Announces the Availability of Funding for Water Quality Improvement Projects
May 19, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) has been notified that Governor Cuomo announced $87 million in grants that are available to municipalities and not-for-profit corporations for water quality improvement projects. The program...
Assemblyman Thiele: New York Health Act Ensures No One Will Be Without Health Care Coverage
May 19, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced that he sponsored the New York Health Act, legislation that would create a universal single-payer plan to provide health coverage to every New York resident A.4738. The bill passed...
Assemblyman Thiele Announces the Availability of Funding for Clean Water Infrastructure Projects
May 19, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) announced funding opportunities that are available as part of the $2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017 which invests in clean and drinking water infrastructure projects and water...
Assemblyman Thiele: Legislation Brings New York Elections into 21st Century, Helps More Voters Make Their Voices Heard
May 18, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly’s passage of a series of bills to modernize the state’s election process and make voting easier for more New Yorkers, including measures to allow online voter registration...
Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. on Clare Rose Strike
May 15, 2017
Clare Rose is a long-time family business on Long Island that has enjoyed a great reputation. I know the management well and have visited their facilities many times.
Since April 23, 2017, its warehousemen and drivers have been on strike in an on-going...
Assemblyman Thiele Passes Legislation to Protect and Support Victims of Domestic Violence
May 12, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass legislation to address domestic violence and provide increased assistance and protection for victims as they seek justice and rebuild their lives.
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Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. on the Passage by the House of Representatives of the American Health Care Act
May 5, 2017
Yesterday, the United States House of Representatives, by a vote of 217 to 213, passed the American Health Care Act. The American Health Care Act would be a catastrophic blow to the health and welfare of all New Yorkers. As proposed, the plan could leave...
Assemblyman Thiele: Assembly Passes Legislation to Support Crime Victims, Give Them a Voice
May 5, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE - Sag Harbor) announced he helped pass legislation to aid crime victims, including measures ensuring they have access to counseling and financial support. In addition, several bills in the package combat human...
Thiele Announces Passage of Legislative Resolutions Memorializing May 2017 as Lupus Awareness Month in the State of New York
May 3, 2017
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) announced today that the New York State Assembly and Senate have passed resolutions memorializing Governor Andrew Cuomo to proclaim May 2017 as Lupus Awareness Month in New York...
Thiele Sponsors Small Business Week Resolution
May 2, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Small Business, introduced a Legislative Resolution “Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 30-May 6, 2017, as Small Business Week in...
Assemblyman Thiele Announces Application Period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s FEMA Fiscal Year 2016 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Program
Apr 26, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) has been notified that the application period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Fire Prevention and Safety...
