Statement by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. – “The Future of LIPA Should Be Decided in an Open and Transparent Process”
May 3, 2013
Over 25 years ago, the New York State Legislature created the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) with two primary purposes: (1) to insure that the Shoreham Nuclear Power Station never opened, and (2) to replace Long Island’s irresponsible investor owned...
Thiele: Super Storm Sandy Recovery Centers and Programs Available
May 3, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced today that representatives of the New York State Department of Financial Services will help homeowners and business owners affected by Superstorm Sandy apply for recovery aid that was approved...
Assemblyman Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from Gender Identity Discrimination
May 1, 2013
“Nobody should have to worry when they apply for an apartment, seek a job or even enter a restaurant that they may be discriminated against or bullied for any reason. That’s why I voted in favor of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA)...
Assemblyman Thiele Working to Bring Early Voting to New York
May 1, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass legislation that would strengthen the state’s electoral process by instituting early voting in all general, primary and special elections in New York (A.689-A).
“Voting...
Assemblyman Thiele Appointed as Chair of NYS Assembly Task Force on University-Industry Cooperation
Apr 26, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has appointment him as Chair of the New York State Assembly Task Force on University-Industry Cooperation.
“I am truly honored to be given...
Assemblyman Thiele Appointed as Chair of NYS Assembly Task Force on University-Industry Cooperation
Apr 26, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has appointment him as Chair of the New York State Assembly Task Force on University-Industry Cooperation.
“I am truly honored to be given...
Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Protect New York’s Environment and Public Health in Recognition of Earth Day
Apr 24, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed several measures to help clean up the environment and protect the health of East End families in recognition of Earth Day. The legislative package addresses several major...
Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Protect and Assist Domestic Violence Victims
Apr 24, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass legislation to provide more assistance to, and increase protections for, victims of domestic violence.
“Domestic violence can take on many forms and can wreak havoc...
Thiele: Legislative Package Helps Crime Victims and Their Families
Apr 24, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) helped pass a package of bills that would increase aid and assistance for crime victims and their families to better allow them to rebuild their lives. The passage of these bills recognizes National...
Thiele: 6 New Low-Cost Homes Available to Veterans Who Served in Iraq or Afghanistan
Apr 22, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the Long Island Home Builders Care Development Corporation, a charitable arm of the Long Island Builders Institute, will be building a brand new six lot subdivision for returning...
Thiele: Assembly Introduces Stronger 2013 Fair Elections Act to Establish Public Financing Option
Apr 22, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced the introduction of an amended 2013 Fair Elections Act (A.4980-A) which would establish optional public financing for election campaigns that cover all statewide offices, state legislative...
Thiele Helps Pass Equal Pay Legislation to End Unfair Wage Discrimination
Apr 17, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a legislative package that would end wage discrimination in New York State. This is the 10th consecutive year that the Assembly has passed equal pay legislation.
“It’s...
2013 State Budget Includes $2 Million For New York State’s Military Installations, Including Gabreski
Apr 1, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the 2013 State Budget contains a $2 million appropriation to help local municipalities and community organizations support and strengthen New York’s military installations in...
Thiele Helps Pass Early State Budget That Helps Hardworking New Yorkers
Apr 1, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the passage of the 2013-14 state budget, which closes a $1.4 billion budget gap and increases the state’s minimum wage, bolsters education funding, invests in critical job creation programs...
Thiele Urges Constituents To Take Advantage Of Free Online Tax Services Provided By Irs & Free File Alliance
Mar 26, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today encouraged constituents to take advantage of free tax preparation and e-filing services available through the IRS Free File program. Since its inception in 2003, Free File has offered 70 percent...
