In 1991, the State Legislature enacted Chapter 166 of the Laws of 1991 establishing the regulatory framework for mining in New York State. Specifically, Section 23-2703(3) was enacted, which provides a stricter regulatory structure for Long Island than...

“I have reviewed the report issued by the Office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James and concur with its findings. An investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment by Governor Andrew Cuomo was conducted by independent investigators...

Assemblyman Fred Thiele today announced that Stony Brook Southampton Hospital will begin operating a new COVID-19 vaccination site starting August 3, 2021, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Parrish Memorial Hall (corner...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today announced that the New York State Assembly Committee on Energy will be holding a hearing examining the management and provision of electric service on Long Island. The hearing will be held at the Brookhaven Town Hall,...

“Federal stimulus legislation offered a critical lifeline to millions of households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and included a host of programs that provide financial support to eligible Americans. Some of those unemployment benefit programs,...

Assemblyman Fred Thiele today announced that the MTA has approved the reinstatement of the South Fork Commuter Connection (SFCC). The LIRR will meet with the Assemblyman and the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton in the near future to finalize the...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today reported that 2021 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund for the first 6 months produced revenue of $113.5 million, or 113% more than last year. In 2020, $53.28 million was collected for the same...

Assemblyman Fred Thiele today announced that his legislation allowing the Village of Sagaponack, through its governing board, to enforce interests in real property acquired for the purposes of open space or open areas has been signed into law (Ch. 247...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today announced that legislation he sponsors with Senator Jim Gaughran extending the effectiveness of a pilot program established in 2019 that provides certain municipalities with the option to sell bonds in an open electronic...

Assemblyman Fred Thiele today announced that legislation he sponsored with Senator Jim Gaughran to expand the types of investment options available for counties to provide similar options as those available to NYC under current law (A.7209/S.6323) has...

“A bill was recently signed into law creating the Opioid Settlement Fund, which will bolster New York’s efforts to combat a devastating crisis that has ravaged our communities. This new law will ensure that funds the state receives from legal settlements...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today announced that as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a total of $774 million in Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds is available for New York State to distribute to Non-Entitlement Units (NEUs), including...

The agreement between LIPA and PSEG-LI reached behind closed doors this past Sunday marks still another betrayal of LIPA’s ratepayers. During Tropical Storm Isaias this past August, LIPA’s third-party contractor, PSEG-LI, provided a communications...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today reported that 2021 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first five months produced revenue of $93.69 million. This represents the highest five-month revenue total in the history of...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today announced that several pieces of his legislation aimed at increasing transparency, accountability, and oversight over LIPA and its service provider, PSEG-LI, have passed through the both houses of the State Legislature....

“The ongoing opioid epidemic has devastated New York families with heartbreaking consequences, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified the struggle for individuals with substance use disorders. While we’ve worked to increase support for individuals...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today announced that his legislation to authorize the Towns of East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Southold to establish Town Community Housing Funds has passed both houses of the Legislature (A.2633/S.6492...

Assemblyman Fred Thiele today announced that his legislation to clarify that certain seasonal rentals are excluded from the provisions regulating deposits and advances for residential dwelling units under the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act...

Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) and Assemblyman Fred Thiele (Sag Harbor) today sent a letter to Basil Seggos, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), imploring him to stop sand mining operations at...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today announced that legislation he sponsors with Senator Todd Kaminsky to facilitate the development of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs in the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) service territory has passed...