Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Expedite Access to Medical Marijuana for the Seriously Ill
Jun 15, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed legislation he sponsored that would expedite the availability of medical marijuana for patients with progressive, degenerative or life-threatening conditions in an effort...
Thiele Helps Pass Bill to Refund Fees for Veteran’s Notations on Driver’s Licenses
Jun 3, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass legislation that would provide a refund to veterans who paid a fee to obtain a veteran’s notation on a driver’s license or non-driver identification (ID) card (A.6557)....
Thiele: Assembly Passes Care Act to Help Caregivers at Home
Jun 3, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed the Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable (CARE) Act, which would require hospitals to provide caregivers with the information, instruction and training necessary to meet...
Thiele: Enjoy the Outdoors This Summer and Remember to Keep Your Family Safe from Lyme Disease
Jun 2, 2015
Here in New York State, we’re lucky to have access to beautiful landscapes and local parks that showcase a variety of natural wonders. Whether it’s hiking and biking on scenic trails or embarking on a camping trip, there is so much for your family...
Senator LaValle and Assemblyman Thiele Urge Legislature to Pass Measure to Increase Time between Parole Hearings for Violent Felons
Jun 2, 2015
Albany – Senator Ken LaValle, (R-Port Jefferson) and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) where joined yesterday by Senator Thomas O’Mara (R, I, C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Philip A. Palmesano (R, I, C-Corning), Assemblyman Gary D....
Thiele Passes Bill Allowing Teachers to Freely Discuss Specifics of Standardized Tests
May 29, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he sponsored legislation that would assist teachers by lifting the prohibition on discussing the contents of standardized assessments with other faculty members (A.7402).
“Educators...
Thiele Helps Pass New York Health Act to Provide Universal Health Care for Every New Yorker
May 29, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) helped pass the New York Health Act to create a universal health plan to cover every New York State resident (A.5062). In addition to ensuring quality health care to all, the reform would significantly...
South Fork Gas Prices Lower Than Long Island Average for the First Time Since Fall 2012
May 26, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today released his gasoline price survey for May 24, 2015. Thiele’s most recent gasoline survey for the South Fork shows that gasoline prices have increased from about $2.49 per gallon...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues for First Four Months of 2015 Increase 2.2% Compared With 2014
May 26, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2015 four month revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) were $30.31 million, 2.2% higher than the first four months a year ago when $29.66 million was collected....
Thiele Helps Pass Resolution Urging U.S. Department of Education Not to Withhold School Funding
May 21, 2015
“This spring, there was an increase in the number of parents who opted out of having their children take English language arts and math standardized tests. While it is a parent’s right to choose to do so, essential federal Title I education funding...
Thiele Sponsors “Integrity in Government Act’
May 18, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) has joined Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Chester) in prime sponsoring the “Integrity in Government Act.” The proposal would ensure greater adherence to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and...
Thiele Encouraged By DPS-Long Island Office Recommendation on PSEG-LI Rate Case
May 18, 2015
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today stated that he was encouraged by the report of the Long Island Office of the Department of Public Service (DPS) recommending the slashing of the proposed $221 million, 3 year rate...
Thiele: On Memorial Day We Honor Those Who Have Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
May 18, 2015
Engraved on the Korean War Veterans Memorial in our nation’s capital is the expression, “Freedom Is Not Free.” Never is that more apt than each and every Memorial Day.
While we are always thankful for the sacrifices made by all those who have...
Thiele: Route 24 Repaving Project Delayed to May 26
May 15, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the $5.2 Million project to repave seven miles of NY Route 24/Flanders Road between County Road 63/Lake Avenue and Old Riverhead Road West in the Town of Southampton, set to resume...
Thiele: Assembly’s Families First Agenda Includes Focus on Child Care
May 14, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a series of measures that would continue to address the growing costs of child care and the need for parents to have affordable, reliable, safe places to send their children....
Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Assist New Yorkers with Disabilities
May 13, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed a series measures to help improve the quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities in honor of this year’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day.
“It’s...
Thiele Passes Measure to Close LLC Loophole
May 13, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that, in an effort to reduce the ability of deep-pocketed special interests to make nearly unlimited campaign donations, the Assembly passed legislation that would make limited liability...
Thiele: Route 24 Repaving Project Will Resume May 14
May 11, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the $5.2 Million project to repave seven miles of NY Route 24/Flanders Road between County Road 63/Lake Avenue and Old Riverhead Road West in the Town of Southampton, is set to resume...
Thiele: Property Tax Relief Must Be Top Priority for the Remaining Legislative Session
May 11, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today stated that the top priority for the five remaining weeks of the 2015 State Legislative Session must be real property tax relief.
In January, Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed establishing a “Real...
Thiele: Suffolk Must Keep its Commitment to Reconstruct Riverside Traffic Circle in 2016
May 11, 2015
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) expressed disappointment that Suffolk County may break its commitment to begin re-construction of the Riverside Traffic Circle until 2018.
In 2014, Suffolk County contacted both Assemblyman Thiele...
