Thiele: New York State Assembly Passes Bills to Expand Access to Water Supply and Make Polluters Pay
Jun 6, 2022
This week, Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) announced that crucial legislation he sponsored to increase and protect access to water supply passed both houses during the 2022 legislative session. This package of bills includes: A.2620...
Assemblymember Thiele Applauds the Assembly’s Passage of the Unmarked Burial Site Protection Act
Jun 3, 2022
This week, the New York State Assembly passed a bill co-sponsored by Assemblyman Thiele (D- Sag Harbor) to protect unmarked burial sites. The Unmarked Burial Site Protection Act provides comprehensive protections to determine the cultural affiliation...
Assemblymember Thiele Announces Nomination of the Steinbeck Homestead for $500,000 in State Funding to Establish Writers Retreat
Jun 2, 2022
Legendary author and Nobel Prize Winner John Steinbeck lived and worked in the Village of Sag Harbor from 1955 until his passing in 1968. In his work, he was known for his compelling voice and unapologetic social commentary, which cemented his novels...
Thiele Co-Sponsors Legislation That Has Passed Both Houses of the Legislature Permitting Local Governments to Reduce Maximum Speed Limits to 25 MPH on Local Roads
Jun 2, 2022
New York State Assemblyman and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Local Governments Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D - Sag Harbor) today announced that legislation he sponsors with Assembly Member Amy Paulin of Westchester County to allow cities, towns, and villages...
Statement from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.
May 27, 2022
Memorial Day weekend has arrived on the East End of Long Island. Traffic is already backing up everywhere and the “Trade Parade” stretches all the way to the East Quogue exit on the Sunrise Highway. It’s taking hours for residents to get to work...
Assemblymember Thiele Statement on School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
May 25, 2022
“Thoughts and prayers are not enough. Thoughts and prayers will not return 19 innocent children to their family's loving embrace. We cannot allow ourselves to become numb or idle in the face of such unfathomable loss and inhumanity. I stand with my...
LIRR to South Fork Commuters: Drop Dead!
May 23, 2022
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today reported that the LIRR has rejected the April 8th request of South Fork elected, school, and hospital officials to provide at least one morning commuter train between Speonk and Montauk during summer...
Thiele: New York State Assembly Passes Bill Ensuring Manufactured Homeowner’s Right of First Refusal
May 20, 2022
Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele (D-Sag Harbor) today announced the Assembly passage of his bill, A.6231, to expand manufactured homeowners’ right of first refusal when the park in which they reside is put up for sale. Currently, New York State law restricts...
Palumbo/Thiele Bill to Set Forth the State Recognition of the Montaukett Indian Tribe Passes Senate and Assembly
May 19, 2022
Senator Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) and Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) today announced their bill, which would set forth acknowledgment and recognition for the Montaukett Indian Tribe by the State of New York, has passed both houses...
Statement of Assemblymember Thiele on Mass Shooting in Buffalo
May 16, 2022
“My heart is with the ten families facing unimaginable grief in the wake of Saturday's vile, hate-fueled attack on the Black community of Buffalo. White supremacy has no place in our communities, our state, or our nation, and we must fortify our resolve...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues for 1st Quarter of 2022 Increase by 1.6% Compared with 2021
May 9, 2022
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2022 first quarter revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund were $56.1 million, 1.6% higher than the first quarter a year ago when $55.22 million was collected.The $56.1...
Assemblyman Thiele Statement on the News that the Supreme Court of the United States may be Overturning the Landmark Roe v. Wade Decision
May 3, 2022
Today, Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) issued the following statement on the news that the Supreme Court of the United States may be overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision: Assemblymember Fred Thiele said, "Last night's news of...
Assemblymember Thiele: New York State Assembly Advances Earth Day Legislative Package
Apr 29, 2022
Today, Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) announced the passage of the Assembly’s annual environmental legislative package in honor of the 52nd Earth Day. After securing historic new funding in the state’s budget to combat climate change...
Assemblymember Thiele Introduces Affordable Housing Legislation
Apr 25, 2022
Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today announced the introduction of two new bills in the New York State Assembly to address the statewide affordable housing crisis that has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an...
Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. on the passage of the Final New York State Budget
Apr 19, 2022
On April 9th, the New York State Assembly passed the final state budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Totaling over $220.5 billion, the newly enacted budget makes use of federal relief funding and high revenue to invest in the areas that impact New Yorkers...
Assemblymember Thiele: Final Budget Delivers Relief for New York State Taxpayers
Apr 11, 2022
On Saturday, the New York State Assembly approved the final state budget for FY2023 which included several significant measures to provide financial relief to taxpayers amidst rising prices and an economy still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. “This...
Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., Chairman of Assembly Committee on Local Governments, on Permanent Amendments to State Open Meetings Law
Apr 11, 2022
As part of the enactment of the 2022-2023 State Budget, I am pleased to announce the enactment of permanent changes to the State Open Meetings Law. During the emergency declared in response to COVID-19, state and local government utilized videoconferencing...
Statement Of Assemblymember Thiele on the Environmental Initiatives Included in the Final State Budget
Apr 11, 2022
On Friday, Assemblyman Thiele issued the following statement on the various environmental provision enacted in the FY 2022-2023 New York State Budget: “This year’s State Budget has been nothing short of historic, especially when it comes to addressing...
Assemblymember Thiele Announces Historic Funding and Support for Local School Districts in the FY2023 NYS Budget
Apr 11, 2022
On Saturday, Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) and his colleagues in the New York State Assembly passed a state budget for FY2023 that includes an unprecedented level of funding and support for education. "By fully investing in our schools...
Assemblymember Thiele Announces Passage of EMS Cost Recovery for Volunteer Fire Departments in Final State Budget
Apr 11, 2022
On Friday, Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) announced the inclusion of measures to allow volunteer fire departments to bill insurers for emergency medical services. Before Thursday, New York State was the only state in the nation...
