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Statement from Assemblyman Fred Thiele Regarding Governor Hochul’s Veto Denying Montaukett Indian Nation Long-Awaited Recognition

Today, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) issued the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s veto of (A.6919/ S.6721), which aimed to reinstate state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation. The Montaukett...

Statement from Assemblyman Fred Thiele on Speaker Heastie's Announcement of $2 Million for Community Organizations on the East End

Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) recently welcomed Speaker Carl Heastie to Suffolk County for an East End tour, announcing a $250,000 funding allocation to support the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center’s Pre-K program....

Statement from Assemblyman Fred Thiele Condemning Antisemitic Vandalism at Various Locations in Montauk

Today, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) issued the following statement following police investigations into reports of a hate crime in Montauk involving large swastikas and antisemitic graffiti found at various locations, such as Ditch Plains...

Statement from Assemblyman Fred Thiele Regarding the Attack on Israel Carried out by Palestinian Political and Militant Organization Hamas

Today, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) issued the following statement regarding the devastating surprise attack on Israel in the early morning of Saturday, October 7, 2023 carried out by the Palestinian political and militant organization,...

Thiele Announces Water Infrastructure Project Award to Hampton Bays Water District

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D–Sag Harbor) today announced that the Hampton Bays Water District has been awarded state aid to support drinking water improvement projects. The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors’ approved...

Thiele Announces Library Construction Awards to Local Libraries

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D–Sag Harbor) today announced that the Floyd Memorial Library, Westhampton Free Library, and the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library have been awarded state aid to support construction projects. The New York State...

Thiele Announces Library Construction Awards to Local Libraries

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D–Sag Harbor) today announced that the Floyd Memorial Library, Westhampton Free Library, and the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library have been awarded state aid to support construction projects. The New York State...

Thiele Bill to Reinstate State Recognition and Acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation Passes Both Houses of the Legislature

Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) today announced that legislation he sponsors with Senator Anthony H. Palumbo to reinstate state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation, has unanimously passed both houses of the...

Assemblyman Thiele: Peconic Land Trust to Receive Conservation Partnership Grant

Last week, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) announced that the Peconic Land Trust is among the recipients of Governor Hochul’s Conservation Partnership Program grants. The State awarded more than $3 million in Conservation Partnership...

Assemblyman Thiele Announces Historic Support for Local School Districts in 2023-24 State Budget

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) today announced that the approved State Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 includes $34 billion in General Support for Public Schools, an increase of $3 billion over the 2022-23 school year. The enacted budget...
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