Press Releases

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues are $84.39 Million for First 11 Months Of 2016 Compared with $91.05 Million in 2015

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2016 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund for the first 11 months produced revenue of $84.39 million. A year ago $91.05 million was collected for the same period, or...

Thiele Announces Correction Officer Exam

Assemblyman Fred Thiele (I-Sag Harbor) announced that the recruitment effort for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has begun. A civil service examination will be held for the position of correction officer on February 11, 2017. ...

Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church Nominated to State and National Registers of Historic Places

State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended adding the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church in the hamlet of Bridgehampton, Town of Southampton to the...

Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. on The Sag Harbor Main Street Fire

I was awakened this morning in my house on Fordham Road to the sound of fire trucks racing through my Village. I am heartbroken by the damage this fire has caused to my historic Village and the loss it has created for so many residents. It is made worse...

Assemblyman Thiele Congratulates Two Local Students on Being Nominated for the Presidential Scholars Program

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) announced that two of the students he recommended have been chosen by State Education Department Commissioner Elia to be part of the 25 New York State high school seniors nominated for the U.S....

State Economic Development Funding Will Assist East End Economy

State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the East End will benefit from the economic development grants recently announced by Governor Cuomo through the Regional Economic Development Councils. Governor Cuomo...

Statement By Assemblyman Fred Thiele in Support Of Governor’s Intent to Sue EPA Over Dumping Dredged Materials in Long Island Sound

“I applaud Governor Cuomo’s actions to sue the United States Environmental Protection Agency over their recent decision to continue to allow open water disposal and burial of dredged material in Long Island Sound. It is unconscionable that USEPA,...

Online Tool which Connects New Yorkers to Addiction Treatment Services Includes Outpatient Services and Opioid Treatment Programs

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced the launch of a newly upgraded web-based search tool to help connect residents struggling with addiction to treatment. The OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard application...

New York Expands Addiction and Substance Abuse Disorder Prevention

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced $3.85 million in funding to support the state’s ongoing effort to combat heroin and prescription opioid misuse across New York. This funding will expand current addiction...

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues Are $76.98 Million for First Ten Months of 2016 Compared With $81.55 Million In 2015

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2016 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first ten months produced revenue of $76.98 million. A year ago $81.55 million was collected for the same period,...

Governor Signs LaValle, Thiele Bill to Finance Airport Improvements at the East Hampton Airport Over Longer Period of Time

Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Fred Thiele announced that Governor Cuomo has signed legislation the two State Legislators authored which will allow Town of East Hampton to finance airport improvements at the East Hampton Airport over a longer period...

South Fork Gas Price Survey Released For November 23, 2016

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today released his gasoline price survey for November 23, 2016. Of the 10 stations surveyed in western Southampton, five were at or below the average for Long Island. Eight of 10...

Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. On East Hampton’s Decision to Appeal Airport Ruling

“I wholeheartedly support the Town of East Hampton’s decision to appeal the recent United States Court of Appeals decision which granted a preliminary injunction against three local laws enacted by the Town of East Hampton designed to protect the...

Thiele: Heap is here to Help with Heating Bills

New York is notorious for its harsh winter weather, making cold weather preparation and protection essential to surviving these months. One serious concern that many working families and seniors face in winter is higher heating bills. In fact, some must...

Governor Signs LaValle, Thiele Bill to Reduce Speed Limits in East Hampton and Sag Harbor Villages

State Senator Ken LaValle and State Assemblyman Fred Thiele today announced that Governor Cuomo has signed legislation the two State Legislators authored which would allow the Villages of East Hampton and Sag Harbor to reduce the speed limit on select...

Thiele: Shop Small & Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today reminded holiday shoppers that “Small Business Saturday” is Saturday, November 26th. Thiele, Chair of the Assembly’s Small Business Committee, noted that the dedication...

East Hampton Town Airport Noise Case Statement Of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.

In a case decided on November 4, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has granted a preliminary injunction against three local laws enacted by the Town of East Hampton which protect the public from the adverse impacts of noise...

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Revenues are $68.90 Million for First Three Quarters of 2016 Compared with $71.86 Million In 2015

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first three quarters of 2016 produced $68.90 million. A year ago $71.86 million was collected for the same period,...

South Fork Gas Price Survey Released For October 25, 2016

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today released his gasoline price survey for October 25, 2016. Of the ten stations surveyed in western Southampton, five were at or below the average for Long Island. Ten of ten...

Assemblyman Thiele Nominates Three Local Students for the Presidential Scholars Program

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) has nominated three local high school students for the Presidential Scholars Program: Ms. Victoria Blydenburgh of Westhampton Beach High School, Mr. Steven Shaw of William Floyd High School and...