East Hampton Town Airport Noise Case Statement Of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.
Nov 7, 2016
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
Oct 31, 2016
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
Oct 27, 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
Oct 24, 2016
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...
East End Municipalities Revive Nearly $775,000 to Combat Zombie Homes
Oct 12, 2016
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today announced that East End municipalities will be receiving nearly $775,000 from New York State to address the problem of vacant properties and zombie homes. $12.6 million in grants,...
Long Island Sound Dredge Material Dumping Statement by Assemblyman Fred Thiele
Oct 7, 2016
The EPA has recently issued a decision which will continue the practice of dumping dredge material in the open waters of eastern Long Island Sound. While the EPA has attempted to convince the public that it is mitigating the impacts of this polluting...
Long Island Regional Economic Development Council Recommends East End Projects
Oct 5, 2016
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) announced that the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council has named several East End projects as priority, regionally significant projects, and have recommend them to receive...
Governor Signs LaValle, Thiele Bill Expanding Sag Harbor’s Mooring Area
Oct 3, 2016
Governor Cuomo has signed legislation sponsored by State Senator Ken LaValle and State Assemblyman Fred Thiele which would grant the Village of Sag Harbor jurisdiction in establishing a vessel regulation zone and regulating vessels in waters more than...
Governor Signs Legislation Sponsored by Senator LaValle and Assemblyman Thiele to Enable East Hampton to Create Underground Utility Improvement Districts
Oct 3, 2016
New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. announced that Governor Cuomo has signed their bill which would enable the Town of East Hampton to create “Underground Utility Improvement Districts” into law. This new...
Thiele Receives ‘Library Champion Award’
Sep 26, 2016
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) is one of only 15 State Legislators to receive the “Library Champion Award” from New Yorkers for Better Libraries, the State’s leading library advocacy organization. Legislators were...
Thiele Receives Highest Environmental Rating For The 2016 Legislative Session
Sep 26, 2016
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) has received a 95 environmental rating for the 2016 Legislative Session from New York State’s leading statewide environmental organization EPL/Environmental Advocates, the highest score given...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues are $61.53 Million for First Eight Months of 2016 Compared with $64.55 Million in 2015
Sep 20, 2016
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2016 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first eight months produced revenue of $61.53 million. A year ago $64.55 million was collected for the same...
Thiele: SUNY Stony Brook Center for Clean Water Technology Set to Receive $5 Million to Help Protect Drinking Water
Sep 15, 2016
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today announced that New York State has awarded $5 million to the SUNY Stony Brook's Center for Clean Water Technology to help develop state-of-the-art emerging contaminant treatment...
Gabreski Air National Guard Base Declared Superfund Site: Legislators Praise Quick Response of State and County
Sep 15, 2016
Senator Ken LaValle, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming praised New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) declaration of the Air National Guard Base located at the Francis S. Gabreski...
Thiele: Route 114, From Stephen Hands Path to Sr 27, to be Repaved by End of 2016
Sep 13, 2016
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today announced that the resurfacing of approximately 2 miles of Route 114, from its intersection with Stephen Hands Path southeast to its terminus with State Road 27, could start...
Thiele Seeking Presidential Scholars Program Nominations
Sep 13, 2016
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) is seeking assistance from his local high schools in making nominations for the Presidential Scholars Program. The Presidential Scholars Program was established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964...
Governor Signs LaValle, Thiele Legislation to Protect National Historic Landmarks from Erosion
Sep 12, 2016
Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Fred Thiele announced that the Governor has signed legislation the two veteran Legislators introduced to protect national historic landmarks from shore erosion. The new law, Chapter 310 of the Laws of 2016, will enable...
September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 1, 2016
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) today urged men to get screened for prostate cancer during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men. It is estimated...
South Fork Gas Price Survey Released
Aug 30, 2016
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today released his gasoline price survey for August 26, 2016 as Labor Day Weekend approaches.
Of the 10 stations surveyed in western Southampton, none were at or below the average for...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues are $54.85 Million for First Seven Months of 2016 Compared with $58.19 Million in 2015
Aug 30, 2016
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2016 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first seven months produced revenue of $54.85 million. A year ago $58.19 million was collected for the same...
