Thiele: While Some Women’s Equality Laws Take Effect, the Fight Continues
Jan 20, 2016
We can all agree that women deserve every opportunity to achieve prosperity. Unfortunately, in the year 2016, women are still facing unfair barriers to success, especially in the workplace. The good news is that we’re working together to address these...
Thiele: The 2016 Legislative Session Will Deliver Results for New Yorkers
Jan 14, 2016
“As we embark on a new legislative session, the challenges – and opportunities – are clear. The focus must be on making New York stronger and helping families get ahead by increasing opportunities and fairness. Last year, the Assembly Majority was...
Thiele: Assembly to Make “Digital Leap” With Passage of New Rules
Jan 14, 2016
“In 2014, New York State voters launched the Assembly into the digital age by amending the state constitution to allow paperless tracking of legislation. This means that instead of placing physical copies of bills on legislators’ desks while they...
Thiele: On January 18th We Remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 11, 2016
On July 14, 1964, accompanied by a heavy police presence because of numerous violent threats made on his life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. arrived in Springfield, Massachusetts, to deliver a commencement speech at Springfield College. “Violence often...
Thiele Praises Governor for Proposed $300 Million EPF
Jan 5, 2016
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today praised Governor Cuomo for his recent intention to allocate $300 million for the State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) in the upcoming 2016-17 State Budget.
Thiele,...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues for November Total $9.51 Million
Dec 23, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today reported that the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund produced $9.51 million in revenue for the Peconic Bay Region for November 2015. This compares with $10.88 million a year ago. The 11-month...
Thiele: State to Offer Tax Credits for Employee Training
Dec 21, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today praised Governor Cuomo’s new Employee Training Incentive Program which will incentivize New York State employers to provide skills training for their employees that upgrades,...
Legislation Authorizing Peconic Towns to Extend Community Preservation Fund to 2050 and Expand Fund to Improve Water Quality Signed Into Law
Dec 14, 2015
Albany – Senator Ken LaValle, (R-Port Jefferson) and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that their legislation (S.5324/A.7471) which would extend the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) from 2030 to 2050 and would authorize...
State Economic Development Funding Will Assist East End Economy
Dec 11, 2015
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the East End will benefit from the economic development grants awarded by Governor Cuomo on Thursday, December 10, 2015 through the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC).
This...
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. Congratulates the Quogue Historical District
Dec 8, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today congratulated the Quogue Historical District on being recommended by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
On...
State DOT Will Reduce Speed Limit on Route 114 in Sag Harbor Village
Dec 2, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) this week announced that the State Department of Transportation (DOT) has affirmatively responded to his request that the speed limit be reduced on State Route 114 within the Sag Harbor Village...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues are $81.55 Million for First 10 Months of 2015
Nov 30, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first 10 months of 2015 produced revenue of $81.55 million. A year ago, $82.38 million was collected for the same...
Thiele: Be Vigilant Against Scams and Identity Theft
Nov 25, 2015
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s a good time to remember to be vigilant against scams and identity theft. Every year, criminals steal billions of dollars and millions of identities from unsuspecting consumers.
It’s important to pick up...
Thiele Applauds Governor’s Unemployment Insurance Reforms
Nov 23, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today praised Governor Cuomo for his much needed Unemployment Insurance system reforms, as they are expected to save employers across New York an average of $1,200 on their unemployment...
Thiele: New York Makes $50 Million Commitment to Tourism Industry
Nov 23, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) applauded Governor Cuomo’s recent $50 million commitment to promote state-wide tourism. The Governor unveiled the funding during the New York State Tourism Summit in Albany this week,...
Thiele: Bill to Require Use of Seat Belts by Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Service Workers Signed Into Law
Nov 23, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that his bill, A.7315/S.4187-A to require the use of seat belts in emergency vehicles owned or operated by a volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance service has...
Thiele: HEAP Can Help With High Home-Heating Costs This Winter
Nov 23, 2015
We’ve been fortunate to experience quite a few warm days this fall, but New York’s cold winter weather is coming, and that means turning up our thermostats and shouldering the high costs of heating our homes. For those who fall within certain income...
Bill to Exempt Certain Wineries from Burdensome Tax Filing Requirements Signed Into Law
Nov 23, 2015
Albany – Senator Ken LaValle, (R-Port Jefferson) and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that their legislation (S.4668/A.6724) that exempts non-farm wineries which produce less than 150,000 gallons annually from filing annual...
Thiele: Shop Small & Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
Nov 20, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today reminded holiday shoppers that “Small Business Saturday” is Saturday, November 28th.
Thiele, Chair of the Assembly’s Small Business Committee, noted that the dedication...
Senator LaValle, Assemblyman Thiele Secure $1 Million for Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays
Nov 20, 2015
Senator Ken LaValle, (R-Port Jefferson) and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) joined Southampton Town officials at the Hampton Bays Community Center to announce they have secured an additional $1 million to help support the construction...
