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...

“Higher education is the key to success in an increasingly competitive global economy, yet it is becoming more and more unaffordable for the middle class. With student loan debt in America exceeding $1 trillion, young Americans are starting adult life...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today announced that New York State has received $7.7 million in federal funding that will allow the state to fund several new and existing programs that help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault....

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...

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. ...

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...

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 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 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...

“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,...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...