Thiele Points to Accomplishments in 2013 Legislative Session
Jun 28, 2013
The 2013 State Legislative Session proved again that New York State has turned the corner toward building a brighter future. Working together with Governor Cuomo, we passed legislation that will boost our economy, create jobs and cut taxes. We also fought...
Bill to Require Those Under 18 to Wear Helmet Riding a Horse Passes Both Houses
Jun 25, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that a bill he sponsored (A.1890) to require children to wear a helmet when riding a horse has passed both the Assembly and Senate. Senator Kenneth P. LaValle had sponsored...
Thiele Strengthens Leandra’s Law
Jun 24, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed legislation he sponsored that strengthens Leandra’s Law to ensure safer roads through greater use of ignition interlocks (A.2285-A). Ignition interlocks are breath test...
Thiele: “START-UP NY” Will Bring New Businesses and Jobs to East End College Campuses
Jun 24, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed a measure he supported to create the SUNY Tax-free Areas to Revitalize and Transform Upstate NY (START-UP NY) program (A.8113). This program will designate tax-free zones...
Thiele: Bill Stiffens Penalties on Repeat Child Abusers
Jun 24, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the Assembly passed a bill that he sponsored to crack down on repeat child abusers (A.2623-A). The legislation is in response to the tragic abuse of Western New York infant Jay J. Bolvin,...
Thiele Announces 4 Public Library Construction Grant Awards, Totaling $724,655
Jun 24, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that East Hampton Library, John Jermain Memorial Library, Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, and Shelter Island Public Library are recipients of $724,655 in New York...
Thiele: Legislation Provides Vital Fiscal Relief to Struggling Municipalities
Jun 24, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed legislation he supported to provide fiscal relief to distressed municipalities. The measure establishes a permanent Financial Restructuring Board for local governments...
Assembly Takes Lead on Equal Rights for Women
Jun 21, 2013
In an effort to ensure women have equal rights in all aspects of their lives, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Women’s Equality Act, which he sponsored, has passed the Assembly (A.8070). The act contains 10 sweeping...
Thiele: Dangerous Synthetic Marijuana Has No Place in New York State
Jun 20, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the Assembly passed legislation that would add synthetic cannabinoid compounds to the Schedule I list of controlled substances – effectively banning the sale and possession of so-called...
Authorized Leave for Volunteer Emergency Responders Passes Assembly
Jun 20, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF – Sag Harbor) announced his bill to provide for authorized absences for members of volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance squads who respond to a declared state of emergency, A.4099,...
Thiele Works to Restore Cuts Made to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
Jun 18, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a bill that would restore up to $90 million to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to help nonprofits who work with some of New York’s most...
Thiele: Women Veterans Recognition Day a Proud Piece of American History
Jun 14, 2013
Paying tribute to the over 80,000 women veterans from New York State, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) helped pass a commemorative resolution in the Assembly declaring June 12, 2013, as “Women Veterans Recognition Day” (K.612)....
Thiele: Voter Pre-Registration makes it Easier for Youth to Exercise Their Right to Vote
Jun 14, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed legislation he helped pass that would allow 16 and 17 year olds to pre-register to vote (A.2042-A).
“Allowing teens to pre-register to vote just makes sense,”...
Thiele: Ensuring Every Vote Counts When Electing a President
Jun 14, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed legislation he co-prime sponsored to permit New York to join an interstate compact to award its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular...
Thiele: Assembly Legislation Bans Price Gouging of Critical Medicine
Jun 14, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed a bill that he helped pass to prevent price gouging of medications that are in short supply and are used to treat serious illnesses (A.3751-A). The bill adds medicine...
Thiele Cracks Down on Crimes Against Elderly
Jun 14, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed a comprehensive package of bills to protect New York’s seniors against abuse and predatory financial practices. The Assembly’s legislation also aims to help increase...
Thiele: Montaukett Bill Passes Assembly
Jun 13, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF – Sag Harbor) today announced his bill which would set forth an acknowledgement and recognition procedure for the Montaukett Indian Tribe by the State of New York, has passed the Assembly.
The...
Thiele & LaValle Pass Beach Erosion Control District Legislation
Jun 13, 2013
New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. announced their bill (S.2188-A/A.2371-A), which would allow the Town of Southampton to diminish the Bridgehampton and Sagaponack Beach Control Districts, has passed both the...
Thiele: Rape is Rape and the Law Must Change
Jun 12, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the Assembly passed legislation to amend New York State law by removing the requirement that penetration be proven to establish a rape charge and adding oral and anal sexual conduct...
