Press Releases

Legislation Co-Sponsored By Thiele Which Would Require DEC to Give Priority to Non-Lethal Management Techniques in Any State Mute Swan Management Plan Passes Both Houses

New York State Assembly and Senate have given final approval to legislation that Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) co-sponsors with Assemblyman Steve Cymbrowitz (D-Brooklyn) and State Senator Tony Avella (D-Queens) that would require...

Thiele: Assembly Passes Legislation to Better Protect Students with Heart Conditions

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed legislation he supported that would allow students with asthma, allergies and diabetes to carry and use prescribed medication while at school (A.9334-B)....

Thiele: Assembly Bans Hydrofracking Until 2017

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor), announced the Assembly passed legislation that he sponsored suspending the Department of Environmental Conservation’s issuance of new natural gas drilling permits for horizontal drilling...

Thiele Announces 3 Public Library Construction Grant Awards, Totaling $210,107

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Libraries and Education Technology, announced that East Hampton Library, John Jermain Memorial Library, and Montauk Library are recipients of $210,107...

Thiele: Women Veterans Recognition Day Honors the Sacrifices Made By Our Servicewomen

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he helped pass a resolution declaring June 12 as “Women Veterans Recognition Day” in the state of New York (K.1343). The designation coincides with the 66th anniversary of the Women’s...

Thiele: Assembly Re-Passes, Reauthorizes DREAM Act

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass the New York State DREAM Act for the second time in the 2014 legislative session (A.9640). This measure would allow children of immigrant parents to apply for scholarships...

Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. on Schumer and Bishop’s Call to Renew Over-the-Water Helicopter Rule; Revise Rule to Curb Noise Over North Fork and Shelter Island

“Over the past several years, we, as East End elected officials have banded together to fight for over-the-water helicopter routes to ensure that the least number of homeowners are negatively affected by summertime air traffic and noise. With the success...

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues Increase in April

Thiele: Pay Tribute to Those Defending Our Freedoms and Those Who Have Fallen This Memorial Day

As summer approaches, many of us on the East End will be celebrating Memorial Day by enjoying barbecues, parties and a day off from work and school. But while we gather with our families and soak up the sunshine, it’s important that we also remember...

Thiele Helps Pass Legislation Ensuring New Yorkers with Disabilities Are Treated Equally

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that in honor of this year’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, May 19th, the Assembly passed several measures to help improve the quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities....

Thiele: Lyme Disease Bill Passes Assembly

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced this week that the New York State Assembly has passed a bill (A.7558-A) he co-sponsored which would protect licensed physicians who prescribe long-term antibiotic therapy for Lyme disease...

Thiele Legislation to Strengthen Gasoline Zoning Pricing Law Advances in the State Assembly

The Assembly Committee on Economic Development has approved legislation sponsored by State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) which strengthens New York State’s Gasoline Zone Pricing Law originally enacted in 2008. "Zone pricing"...

$20.5 Million Available for Farmland Protection

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the availability of $20.5 million to aid farmland protection efforts and help prevent agricultural land from being converted to non-agricultural use. Eligible entities, including municipalities,...

Thiele and LaValle Sponsor Legislation to Permit Towns to Create Underground Utility Improvement Districts

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle have sponsored legislation that would permit New York State towns to create “Underground Utility Improvement Districts”. This legislation would permit towns to create...

Assembly Approves Thiele Legislation Protecting Mobile Homeowners from Rent Gouging

The New York State Assembly has given final passage to legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Fred Thiele and Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo which will give counties home rule authority to prevent rent gouging in mobile home parks. The legislation passed 94-34....

Assemblyman Fred Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Protect the Environment and our Health

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed multiple measures to help clean up the environment and further protect public health. The legislative package comes in recognition of Earth Day and addresses several major issues,...

Thiele Releases Gas Price Survey for May 4, 2014

Thiele: Bill to Extend Public Library Construction Grant Passes Assembly

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that legislation he is sponsoring on behalf of the New York Libraries Association (NYLA) passed the Assembly on April 30, 2014. Assembly Bill 8732 extends provisions of the public library...

Thiele Leading the Way in Protecting, Helping Domestic Violence Victims

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor), in an effort to limit the devastation of domestic violence, helped the Assembly pass a number of measures to provide better assistance, protection and justice to victims. The Assembly also passed...

Thiele: Assembly Passes East Hampton Tax Deadline Extension Bill

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation he sponsored which would permit Suffolk County to extend the real property tax payment deadline for the residents of the East Hampton this...