“The Assembly’s state budget proposal earmarks $300 million for upgrades to local water and sewer infrastructure statewide, $50 million more than the governor proposed (E.1047). This money would be dispersed as grants to local governments to repair...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass the Assembly’s state budget proposal (E.1047), which seeks to boost the economy and strengthen the middle class. Key highlights of the Assembly plan include: a $2.1...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly’s 2016-17 budget proposal helps hardworking New Yorkers and includes robust economic development funding that will help businesses create jobs. The Assembly budget restores...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly budget proposal seeks to help workers and their families get ahead through paid family leave and tax cuts, while asking New York’s wealthiest to pay their fair share (E.1047). “The...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly’s 2016-17 state budget proposal funds critical upgrades to protect drinking water, addresses health concerns – including lead exposure – and provides tax incentives to...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he helped pass the Assembly’s 2016-17 state budget proposal, which includes a significant increase in funding for schools as well as a strong commitment to making higher education accessible...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today reminds his constituents that the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the application filing period for Superstorm Sandy survivors making federal disaster loans available until December...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor), Chair of the Assembly’s Small Business Committee, announced the availability of a new report issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, “The Economic Impact of Small Business in New York...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. has released the results of his recent District-wide Questionnaire. Approximately 640 residents responded to the survey. Residents were asked their opinions on 20 issues currently before state and local government....

“An important part of growing New York’s economy is continuing to make investments in public transportation. “That’s why the Assembly’s state budget plan increases the Department of Transportation five-year capital program by $405 million....

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that Assembly 2016-17 one-house budget invests $1.7 billion in higher education, providing for a two-year tuition freeze for SUNY students in addition to a 20 percent increase for opportunity...

“Too many East End families have experienced the devastating effects of the heroin epidemic that is sweeping our state and our nation. The agony of addiction and the tragic loss of our loved ones is deeply heartbreaking, and I’m working to address...

“Providing our children with a quality education is absolutely essential to their future success. The Assembly’s budget proposal once again makes funding for our schools a top priority by increasing education aid by more than 9 percent – or $2.1...

“For working families, quality child care is often too expensive and hard to find. The Assembly budget proposal recognizes this challenge and increases funding for child care and after-school programs by $82 million. Under our plan, an additional $75...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) is urging constituents to talk to their doctor about screening and testing options for colorectal cancer (also called colon cancer). With...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) has joined with State Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried (D-Manhattan) in sponsoring A.9311, which would establish the New York Health Insurance Consumer Protection Security...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that legislation he sponsored, A.9218, which would extend the expiration date of Chapter 378 of the Laws of 2014, passed the Assembly by a vote of 139-2. Chapter 378 of 2014 amended the Environmental...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) produced $8.92 in revenue for the Peconic Bay Region for January 2016. This compares with $8.32 million in January 2015....

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. this week has introduced State legislation to update and reform the Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption. Under current law a local government may grant the exemption by resolution or local law. The local governments...

“Organize, agitate, educate, must be our war cry,” Susan B. Anthony said as she led the nascent women’s rights movement in America. Her words were powerful, but change is hard. Change can take time. Anthony, however, recognized that progress is...