Thiele to Introduce Legislation to Allow Municipalities to Lower Speed Limits
Jan 16, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that he will introduce two pieces of legislation which would allow the Town of East Hampton and the Villages of East Hampton and Sag Harbor to make their streets safer...
Thiele: New $1.66 Billion Property Tax Credit Program to Provide Additional Property Tax Relief for New York’s Middle and Lower Income Families
Jan 15, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today commended Governor Cuomo’s new $1.66 billion property tax credit program, aimed at further reducing the property tax burden on New York State residents.
This program, set...
Thiele: Paying Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 14, 2015
A civil rights leader, community activist, humanitarian and Nobel Laureate, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remains a remarkable and influential figure. As we observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19th, it is important to remember Dr. King’s...
Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele “LIPA Reform Act”- One Year Later Where’s the Reform?
Jan 5, 2015
During the 2013 State Legislative Session, the “LIPA Reform Act” was passed with much fanfare. It was supposed to rescue Long Island from the decades long nightmare of LILCO and LIPA. I voted against the bill, not because LIPA didn’t need real reform,...
Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele on the Passing of Governor Mario Cuomo
Jan 5, 2015
Like all New Yorkers, I mourn the passing of Mario Cuomo, a giant in New York government and politics, as well as a prominent figure in our nation. My condolences and prayers go out to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the entire Cuomo family.
His accomplishments...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues for November Total $10.88 Million
Dec 30, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today reported that the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund produced $10.88 million in revenue for the Peconic Bay Region for November 2014. This compares with $7.06 million a year ago. The 11-month...
Thiele: 2015 Deer Hunting Season Expanded in Suffolk
Dec 24, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today reported deer hunting opportunities in Suffolk County are expanded in 2015 as a result of legislation introduced by State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Ken...
Thiele: Bad Move LIPA
Dec 18, 2014
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today blasted LIPA officials for turning down a $1billion offshore wind project knows as Deepwater Wind, and for skimping out on their plan to issue 280 megawatts of green energy this year,...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues are $82.38 Million for First 10 Months of 2014
Nov 20, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first 10 months of 2014 produced revenue of $82.38 million. A year ago $75.73 million was collected for the same...
Thiele: Young Farmers Loan Forgiveness Incentive Program Deadline is December 15th
Nov 14, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation is currently accepting applications for the Young Farmers Loan Forgiveness Program through December 15,...
Home Energy Assistance Available Beginning November 17
Nov 13, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that households needing heating assistance can begin applying for New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program on Monday, November 17. Eligible households can receive a one-time benefit...
Thiele: East End Receives State Water Quality Improvement Funds
Oct 29, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that New York State has awarded $39.5 million in grants that provide funding for 134 local and regional projects across New York State. The projects are aimed to improve...
Thiele, Cantwell: DOT Will Proceed With Night Paving of Amagansett Shopping District
Oct 29, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and East Hampton Town Supervisor Larry Cantwell today thanked the New York State Department of Transportation for their decision to repave a 1500 foot section of Montauk Highway which runs through the Amagansett...
Thiele & LaValle Contribute $700K to Route 114 Roundabout
Oct 27, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and Senator Ken LaValle today congratulated East Hampton Village Mayor Paul Rickenbach, East Hampton Village Superintendent of Public Works Scott Fithian and other Village officials on a recent $700,000 State...
Thiele: Suffolk Programs Receive Funds to Prevent Domestic Violence
Oct 21, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced The Retreat, Inc. and Brighter Tomorrow’s, Inc. each received a grant of $75,250 from New York State Office of Children and Family Services via the Federal Family Violence...
Assemblyman Thiele Passes More Bills Than Any Other Long Island Assemblyman
Oct 16, 2014
The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), a New York based good government group, released its 2014 Session Analysis for the State Legislature. This analysis shows that Thiele passed 18 bills through both houses of the New York State Legislature,...
