Thiele: New Farmers Grant Fund Available
Oct 14, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced several initiatives to assist new and early-stage farmers, and encourage the continued growth of agribusiness across New York. The New York State New Farmers Grant Fund,...
Thiele Receives a 100 Environmental Rating for the 2014 Legislative Session
Oct 9, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) has received a 100 environmental rating for the 2014 Legislative Session from New York State’s leading statewide environmental organization EPL/Environmental Advocates. Scores were based...
Thiele Endorses 2014 NYS Draft Open Space Conservation Plan
Oct 7, 2014
Assemblyman urges governor to set aside $150 million from $4.5 billion bank settlement to acquire open space on Long Island over next 10 years; Hearing will be held on the plan in Stony Brook on October 22; Comments will be received by the state until...
Thiele: NYS Library Conservation Preservation Discretionary Grant Funds Available
Oct 3, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor), chair of the Assembly Committee on Libraries and Education Technology announced today that the New York State Library Conservation Preservation Discretionary online grant application...
Thiele, Cantwell Call for Night Paving of Amagansett Shopping District
Oct 3, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and East Hampton Town Supervisor Larry Cantwell today asked the New York State Department of Transportation to proceed with the originally scheduled night paving of the Amagansett shopping district.
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Thiele: October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 29, 2014
Chances are you know someone who has suffered through a fight with breast cancer. It is a disease that knows no barriers and affects hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to reaffirm our commitment...
Thiele: Payroll Tax Should Not Be Used to Fund MTA 5-Year Capital Plan
Sep 25, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today vehemently opposed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposal to fund its $32 billion 2015-19 capital program with the MTA Payroll tax. If this plan were to be implemented...
Thiele Bill Requiring Non-Offset Circle Hooks Signed by Governor
Sep 24, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that legislation he sponsored with Senator Ken LaValle has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The bill, A.5421-A/S.3884-A amends the Environmental Conservation Law to limit the taking...
Thiele Bill Allowing Authorized Leave for Volunteer Emergency Responders Signed by Governor
Sep 24, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that legislation he sponsored has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The bill, A.9849-A/S.7111-B, provides for authorized absences for members of volunteer fire departments and volunteer...
Thiele Urges Federal and State Agencies to Consider Biological and Economic Impact of New Proposed Striped Bass Regulations
Sep 23, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today sent a letter to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to urging the agencies to consider the economic...
Thiele Supports Cuomo Proposal to Use $500 Million of $4.2 Million State Surplus for Local Government Consolidation
Sep 22, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today praised Governor Andrew Cuomo for his proposal to utilize $500 million of the State’s $4.2 billion surplus to help local governments consolidate or share services in an effort...
Thiele: Community Risk and Resiliency Act Signed into Law
Sep 22, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today thanked Governor Cuomo for signing the Community Risk and Resiliency Act into law. This new law will strengthen New York State’s preparedness for the effects of climate change and help protect...
Thiele, LaValle Introduce Legislation Prohibiting Use of Utility Poles Treated With Harmful Industrial Wood Preservative
Sep 22, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Kenneth LaValle have introduced legislation that would prohibit the future use of utility poles treated with Pentachlorophenol (PCP), and call for the posting of warnings to inform people about the dangers...
Thiele: Shelter Island’s Sylvester Manor Nominated to State and National Registers of Historic Places
Sep 19, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended adding 22 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Sylvester Manor,...
Thiele to Represent East End at Problem Solving National Ideas Meeting in Washington DC
Sep 17, 2014
Washington, D.C. – On September 17, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) traveled to the nation’s capital to meet with dozens of members of Congress, State and Local officials and business and community leaders for the No Labels National...
Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Fred Thiele Urge the Governor to Sign Hospitality Business Investment Real Property Tax Exemption into Law
Sep 12, 2014
On Friday, July 11th, New York State Senator Ken LaValle, Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Jr., and Southampton Town Councilman Stan Glinka urged Governor Cuomo to sign legislation (S.7229-B/A.9533-B) that would create a hospitality business investment real property...
Thiele Deer Management Proposal Signed by the Governor
Aug 12, 2014
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation proposed by State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Ken LaValle which expands deer hunting opportunities in Suffolk County during the January season. The new legislation permits Saturday and...
