Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.: New York’s Paid Family Leave Begins In January
Sep 12, 2017
Beginning January 1, 2018, New Yorkers will no longer have to choose between work and family with the start of the State’s Paid Family Leave program. The Assembly spearheaded the creation of the program, recognizing that for too long, workers have been...
Statement from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.: “Ending DACA Ends Dreams”
Sep 6, 2017
According to a recent survey of immigrants protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), 97 percent of the respondents are currently working or in school. Since its implementation, DACA has increased opportunities, improved...
Thiele Announces State Actions to Fight Opioid Addiction across New York State
Sep 5, 2017
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele today praised two new actions to expand addiction treatment and recovery services for people across New York. A Request for Applications (RFA) makes up to $4.5 million in funding available to develop nine Open Access Centers...
Statement from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.: “Labor Day Is a Time to Celebrate Workers and Continue Fighting for Their Rights”
Aug 31, 2017
Here in New York State, Labor Day heralds the end of summer and the start of a new school year. However, it’s so much more than a day to gather with friends and family. It’s a time to honor the people who keep our economy running, grow and make our...
Assemblyman Thiele Supports New York State’s Lawsuit against U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over Eastern Long Island Sound Disposal Site Designation
Aug 31, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) today announced that he supports New York State’s lawsuit against the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its decision to designate a permanent open water disposal site...
Dyslexia Bill Becomes Law
Aug 30, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) today announced that Governor Cuomo signed into law dyslexia legislation, which the Assemblyman co-sponsored, that will improve the lives of thousands of students suffering from learning disabilities....
Statement Of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.: “The State Public Service Commission is Broken and Must be Reformed”
Aug 28, 2017
In the last year, we have seen two stark examples of the State Public Service Commission (PSC) and its staff, the Department of Public Service, protecting the utility industry at the expense of the public. One example is a statewide decision to bail out...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues are $56.83 Million for First Seven Months of 2017 Compared with $54.85 Million in 2016
Aug 28, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2017 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first seven months produced revenue of $56.83 million. A year ago $54.85 million was collected for the same...
Assemblyman Thiele Supports Governor’s Proposal to Bolster New York Hate Crimes Law
Aug 25, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) today announced that he supports Governor Cuomo’s proposal to add new legislation that would classify inciting to riot and rioting that targets protected classes as offenses under New York...
Thiele Joins “New Yorkers United Against Hate” in “Call to Action for Charlottesville”
Aug 17, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WE, WE-Sag Harbor) has joined with other elected officials and community leaders across New York State as part of “New Yorkers United Against Hate.” The group has issued a “Call to Action for Charlottesville.”
The...
Thiele Earns a 100% Rating From the New York State League of Conservation Voters
Aug 17, 2017
The New York State League of Conservation Voters has released its State Environmental Scorecard for the 2017 State Legislative Session. It is the first time that NYSLCV has issued such a scorecard for the State Legislature. The New York State League of...
Thiele: Southampton School District Receives Smart Schools Funding
Aug 15, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced today that the Southampton Union Free School District will be receiving $124,340 from New York State to improve school connectivity and classroom technology.
There were 154 Smart Schools...
Assemblyman Thiele Passes More Bills in State Legislature than Any Other Long Island Assemblyman
Aug 10, 2017
POLITICO NEW YORK, an online publication covering New York State government, published its analysis of the 2017 Legislative Session this week. That analysis showed that Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. passed 17 bills through both houses of the New York...
LIRR and East End Officials Discuss New Service Options for the East End
Aug 7, 2017
The Long Island Rail Road and a coalition of East End elected officials and community groups discussed proposals for enhancing train service on the North Fork (Ronkonkoma to Greenport) and South Fork (Speonk to Montauk) recently.
In the latest in...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues are $49.29 Million for First Half of 2017 Compared With $46.16 Million in 2016
Jul 31, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2017 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first six months produced revenue of $49.29 million. A year ago $46.16 million was collected for the same period,...
Assembly Passes Thiele Legislation to Prohibit Unfair Gas Zone Pricing
Jun 30, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF, WE – Sag Harbor) announced that the New York State Assembly passed legislation he sponsored that would prohibit unfair zone pricing based on geographical location. Senator Ken LaValle sponsors the bill in the...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues Total $9.52 Million in May 2017
Jun 29, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2017 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) for the first five months produced revenue of $38.07 million. A year ago, $38.78 million was collected for the same...
Thiele Wins Concessions on Commercial Fishing Licensing and Permits
Jun 26, 2017
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today announced that the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will meet this fall with the commercial fishing industry to discuss revisions to the current regulatory structure for commercial fishing licenses and...
