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Assemblyman

Fred W. Thiele, Jr.

Assembly District 1

Press Releases

ADA Compliance: SR 24- Flanders Road

Aug 12, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the New York State Department of Transportation has plans to make improvements to ensure safe, reliable and comfortable transportation for non-motorized travelers on pedestrian...

Traffic Calming Measures Coming to SR 24- Flanders Road

Aug 5, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the New York State Department of Transportation has plans to install two new traffic signals on State Route 24, also known as Flanders Road, at the following locations: 1. The...

MTA Seeks to Extend Weekend LIRR Service to Montauk

Aug 4, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today thanked the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for including a ten week extension of weekend Long Island Railroad (LIRR) service provided to Montauk in the proposed 2015-2018 Financial...

The Retreat and Brighter Tomorrows Receive Crime Victims Grants

Aug 4, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today congratulated The Retreat and Brighter Tomorrows on grants they received from New York State. These organizations are two of 179 community-based organizations, hospitals and law enforcement and...

Thiele Calls for Senate Action on Gasoline Zone Pricing Prohibition After Assembly Approves by a 130-5 Vote

Jul 31, 2014

Historic Tupper Boathouse in Southampton Receives $456,807 Grant for Damage Caused by Superstorm Sandy

Jul 28, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today congratulated the Town of Southampton on its recent $456,807 grant for the first phase of work required to lift the boathouse 2' above flood elevation. The Tupper Boathouse was just one of fourteen...

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Revenues are $45.76 Million for First Half of 2014 Compared With $43.87 Million in 2013

Jul 24, 2014

Thiele Bill to Extend Public Library Construction Grant Signed by Governor

Jul 23, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that legislation he sponsored with Senator Hugh Farley on behalf of the New York Libraries Association (NYLA) has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The bill, A.8732, extends provisions...

Thiele, LaValle Legislation Permitting Land Swap for Riverside Traffic Circle Project is Signed by Governor

Jul 22, 2014
Governor Cuomo New York State Legislature has signed legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Kenneth LaValle that would authorize a land swap between the Town of Southampton and the County of Suffolk to permit the County...

Governor Signs East Hampton Tax Deadline Extension Bill

Jul 22, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and Kenneth P. LaValle today announced that Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation they sponsored which would permit Suffolk County to extend the real property tax payment deadline for the residents of the East Hampton...

Thiele: Project Most Awarded $137,500 Advantage After School Grant

Jul 21, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that Project Most in East Hampton is one of sixty eight Advantage After School Programs (AASPs) across New York State that received a recent grant to continue providing school-age...

Thiele: $13.8 Million to Improve Water Quality at More Than 200 Farms across the State

Jun 26, 2014

Thiele: Bill to Establish Resident Curator Program at State Parks Passes Both Houses

Jun 26, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the Assembly passed legislation he co-sponsored (A.7392-A,S.4757-A) to amend New York State law to authorize the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation...

Thiele: Free Fishing Days in New York State this Weekend

Jun 26, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that New York residents and visitors may fish for free without a fishing license in any of the state’s 7,500 lakes and ponds or 50,000 miles of rivers and streams during...

Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues Total $8.6 Million in May

Jun 24, 2014

Thiele Legislation Permitting Land Swap for Riverside Traffic Circle Project is Approved by the State Legislature

Jun 24, 2014
The New York State Legislature has given final passage to final legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Kenneth LaValle that would authorize a land swap between the Town of Southampton and the County of Suffolk to permit...

Thiele Announces School Funding Increase to Providers of Special Education

Jun 23, 2014
“In an overdue victory for some of New York’s most vulnerable children, schools working with special needs children will receive a 3.8 percent increase in funding. This is vital funding that will help special education providers better serve their...

Thiele Passes Legislation to Better Prevent Child Abuse

Jun 23, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced passage of legislation he supported to help prevent child abuse by improving reporting as well as providing more resources for parents and school personnel. Improving education...

Thiele: Assembly Passes Legislation Redefining Rape to Include Other Sexual Assaults

Jun 23, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped the Assembly pass legislation to amend New York State law by removing the requirement that penetration be proven to establish a rape charge and adding forced...

Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Create Homeowners Bill of Rights

Jun 23, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that legislation he sponsored to create a Homeowners Bill of Rights passed the Assembly (A.2287-A). The Homeowners Bill of Rights would require insurers to provide homeowners...