Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly’s passage of legislation he sponsored to fix the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program to ensure all eligible homeowners get the tax relief they’re owed in a fair...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) produced $6.94 in revenue for the Peconic Bay Region during January 2017. This compares with $8.92 million during January...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly Majority introduced legislation reforming the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program to roll back barriers to fair, timely tax relief A.5969. “Our...

New York has had the privilege of being home to fearless women – trailblazers, such as Susan B. Anthony and Shirley Chisholm, who refused to accept the restrictions placed on them and tore down barriers to equality. As we celebrate Women’s History...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) has introduced legislation that would make private property ineligible for property tax exemptions if the property is in violation of local zoning, building, or fire codes. Thiele...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today praised Governor Andrew Cuomo for the inclusion of $200,000 in the 2017 Executive Budget. Dubbed one of the "Last Great Places in the western hemisphere” by the Nature Conservancy,...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today announced that New York State has awarded over $41 million to 1,230 cultural and arts organizations throughout the State to support the creation of visual, performing, literary,...

It’s that time of year again: tax season. While hardly anyone enjoys the chore of preparing and filing their taxes, there can be a silver lining. Both the federal and state governments offer numerous tax credits that can put real cash into your wallet....

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) this week announced his opposition to the Governor’s ridesharing proposal which would pre-empt local government regulation of such services. Currently, local governments have the...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today announced that Center Moriches UFSD, Shelter Island UFSD and Tuckahoe Common School District are 3 of 65 schools throughout the State that are set to receive part of a $44...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today blasted Governor Cuomo’s proposed $25.6 billion school aid package as totally inadequate for eastern Long Island. Thiele stated, “The Governor gets a failing grade...

During every February since 1976, we celebrate National African American History Month, an occasion to remember the contributions made by African-Americans in countless aspects of American life. It’s also a time for somber reflection. We honor those...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass two critical pieces of legislation to strengthen and protect women’s reproductive rights. The measures affirm a woman’s right to an abortion in New...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today released his gasoline price survey for January 15, 2017. Of the stations surveyed in western Southampton, 2 of 9 were at or below the average for Long Island (LI). In eastern Southampton,...

“This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo detailed an agreement which will result in the closure of the Indian Point Nuclear Plant, located approximately 30 miles outside of New York City, by April 2021. The decommissioning of this plant is a huge step forward...

I am pleased that Governor Cuomo has proposed a $2 billion capital investment in New York State’s clean water infrastructure over the next few years. This proposal is very similar to my proposal for a $5 billion referendum to protect New York State’s...

New York State and the federal government continue to consider our request for a declaration to permit disaster loan assistance related to the Sag Harbor fire on December 16. No final decision has been made by the federal government on this request....

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE- Sag Harbor) has introduced legislation in the State Assembly that would exempt protected farmland in bona fide agricultural production from the State Estate Tax. Currently such lands are subject...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor), a 22 year member of the State Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation, has introduced State legislation which would place a $5 billion Community Preservation Fund Bond...

As we start off 2017, New Yorkers have a lot to celebrate. For starters, many East End workers will have more money in their pockets thanks to a higher minimum wage. In addition, more first responders are protected along roadways, and it’s more affordable...