Thiele Makes it Clear: New York State Will Not Do Business with Iran
Jun 11, 2013
“The Assembly passed legislation today (A.6855) I sponsored that builds upon last year’s Iran Divestment Act to protect New Yorkers from unknowingly investing in Iran (Ch. 1 of 2012).
“The Iran Divestment Act prohibits New York State from conducting...
Thiele: Assembly Votes to Curb Distracted Drivers
Jun 10, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the Assembly passed legislation to improve highway safety by increasing penalties on young and new drivers who text while driving – because inattention and inexperience is a deadly...
Assemblyman Thiele, Long Island Blood Services, Center Moriches Elementary School to Hold Blood Drive
Jun 10, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor), Long Island Blood Services, and the Center Moriches Elementary School will be holding a blood drive in July:
Friday, July 5th12 noon – 6:00 p.m.At the Clayton Huey Elementary School511 Main...
Thiele Helps Pass Insurance Reform Package to Increase Protections for Homeowners
Jun 5, 2013
After the devastation and long recovery period following recent natural disasters, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed a package of bills aimed at establishing key insurance reforms to better prepare home...
Thiele Announces Assembly Passage of Legislation to Test Newborns for Critical Heart Defects
May 30, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced he helped pass legislation that would require testing of newborns for critical congenital heart defects through pulse oximetry screening (A.2316-B). The screenings are non-invasive,...
Montauk Highway Resurfacing Update From Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.
May 28, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the first phase of the resurfacing of Montauk Highway between East Hampton and Southampton was completed on time. The 2.3 mile segment between Route 114 and Stephen Hands Path...
Thiele: Assembly Approves Legislation to Increase Boating Safety in New York
May 24, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the State Assembly has passed legislation to increase boating safety in New York State by requiring all individuals born after 1995 who operate a mechanically propelled boating...
Thiele: Criminalize Fraudulent Mortgage-Foreclosure Practices
May 23, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the Assembly has passed a bill which he supported that would protect struggling East End homeowners from deceitful business practices perpetrated by mortgage lenders in the home mortgage...
Thiele Helps Assembly Pass DREAM Act to Expand College Aid Opportunities to Immigrant Students
May 23, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he helped the Assembly pass the New York State Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (A.2597). In addition to creating a private scholarship fund (the DREAM Fund),...
$20 Million in Grants Available to Help Sandy-Impacted Fishing Industry
May 21, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) urges coastal fishing businesses in his district harmed by Hurricance Sandy to apply for available funding through the State’s recently approved Coastal Fishing Industry Grant Program. Under the...
Thiele Sponsors Legislation to Permit Long Island Local Governments to Consider Public Power in the Future
May 20, 2013
Under Article 14-A of the General Municipal Law, counties, towns, cities, and villages in New York State are permitted to establish public utility companies. Section 360 of the State General Municipal Law provides that, “any municipal corporation may...
Thiele: Summer Jobs Program Will Put More Than 18,000 Teens to Work
May 17, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that more than 18,000 teens will have jobs this summer through New York State’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has distributed...
Thiele: On Memorial Day, Let Us Pay Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes
May 17, 2013
As the summer season approaches and East End families get ready to attend Memorial Day parties or barbecues, it’s important that we remember what this holiday truly stands for. Memorial Day is so much more than a day off from work or an unofficial kickoff...
Thiele: New Yorkers Among the Most at Risk for Lyme Disease
May 13, 2013
New York is a great place to live, especially in the summer months, due to the many opportunities our State Parks provide to get out and explore the wonders nature has to offer. But as East End families spend more time outside, the dangers posed by Lyme...
Thiele: Assembly Bill Empowers Victims of Price Gouging During Emergencies
May 10, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced passage of legislation that would give the right to sue to those who fall victim to price gouging in times of emergency such as the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The bill (A.311)...
Thiele: NYSDOT Announces Transportation Enhancement Program
May 10, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the New York State Department of Transportation is accepting applications for transportation projects, such as construction of bicycle paths and streetscape improvements, through...
Thiele: Sweeping Election Reform Measure Tackles NY’s Campaign Finance System
May 9, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed the 2013 Fair Elections Act he sponsored to help reform New York’s campaign finance system. The bill, which would cover statewide offices, state legislative offices...
Assembly Gives Final Passage to Legislation Defining Town Trustees in East Hampton, Southampton and Southold as Municipal Corporations Under Section 72-h of the General Municipal Law
May 6, 2013
The New York State Assembly has given final passage to legislation that would include the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of Southampton, the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of East Hampton and the Trustees...
Thiele Introduces Legislation to Lower the Age to 65 for State Senior Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Licenses
May 6, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) has introduced legislation in the New York State Assembly that would reduce the age for senior citizen hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses under the State Environmental Conservation...
Assembly Approves Legislation That Includes East End Town Police Forces in LIRR No Fare Program
May 6, 2013
By a vote of 133-5, the New York State Assembly has given final passage to a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) which will include the town police forces in the East End in an existing 20 year Long Island Rail Road...
