“The opioid crisis continues to wreak havoc in communities across our state, claiming countless lives each and every year. From 2015 to 2016, the number of drug deaths in New York State – fueled primarily by opioids like fentanyl and heroin – increased...

I am an elected official who has represented the Town of East Hampton in County and State government for nearly 28 years. In addition, I previously served the Town of East Hampton as a counsel for 6 years, advising its planning and zoning boards. My...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE - Sag Harbor) today announced that on May 31, 2018, the State Assembly passed A.7715, which Thiele sponsors, authorizing a special license plate commemorating the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE - Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a legislative package to help ensure equality and fairness for New Yorkers with disabilities by strengthening anti-discrimination protections and improving access...

In December 2017, the U.S. Congress enacted a new federal tax bill that placed a $10,000 cap on SALT (State And Local Tax) deductions. At the time, I stated that this tax change was grossly unfair to New York, particularly Long Island. New York already...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he has been named to the New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) “Circle of Friends” for the 2017 session. This legislative award is based on Thiele’s demonstrated understanding of the importance...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2018 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first four months were $31.6 million, 10.7% HIGHER than the first four months a year ago, when $28.55...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle have introduced legislation (A.10635/S.8564) that would prohibit State agencies, such as the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, from processing or approving permits or permit...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE - Sag Harbor) announced that the East Hampton Housing Authority is receiving a $7 million Unified Funding award from the NYS Homes & Community Renewal for its affordable housing project at 531 Montauk Highway...

During the first national celebration of Memorial Day on May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery, then-Congressman and future president James A. Garfield spoke poignant words: “If silence is ever golden, it must be here beside the graves of 15,000...

In response to the draft Farm Bill language under development by the U.S. Congress, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE - Sag Harbor) joined 116 other state legislators in opposition to a provision that we fear will cause harm to pollinators....

State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr and State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle have introduced a 3-bill legislative package designed to reduce the cost to homeowners for the installation of advanced treatment septic systems that remove nitrogen. 360,000 homes...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE - Sag Harbor) announced today that the Montauk Downs and Sag Harbor State Parks are receiving $75,000 and $60,000, respectively, for sanitary system upgrades, as part of the “NY Parks 2020” plan. The funding,...

“It’s up to us to take a stand for the rights of all New Yorkers. All too often, transgender individuals come face to face with bigotry, inequality and discrimination solely because of who they are. From housing to health care, the essentials that...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE - Sag Harbor) announced that the Peconic Land Trust has been awarded a $45,000 grant through New York’s Conservation Partnership Program to help protect farmland, wildlife habitat, water quality, enhance...

On the occasion of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) meeting on offshore wind in Southampton, I wish to take the opportunity to again state my position on offshore wind energy projects in New York State and Long Island,...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE - Sag Harbor) announced that he passed legislation to improve teacher evaluations by delinking them from standardized testing and returning control to local school districts (A.10475). This legislation recognizes...

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE - Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass legislation, known as the Child Victims Act, to enable more victims of childhood sexual abuse to face their abusers in civil or criminal court (A.5885-A). The bill...

We have reviewed the court decision in the Eastport monster poles cases. We are deeply disappointed in the result. PSEG-LI failed to adequately notify elected officials and the public about this project before making a State Environmental Quality Review...

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE-Sag Harbor) announced that his Pet Food Drive Challenge, in association with Long Island Cares’ Baxter’s Pet Pantry, ended on April 30th. This drive, which ran for two months, focused on...