Thiele: Teacher Evaluations Legislation Continues Common Core Reform
Jun 20, 2014
“Earlier this year, I voted to delay the effects of high-stakes testing associated with the Common Core in order to address the poor rollout of new education standards. As students continue to adjust to the Common Core, it’s important to remember...
Thiele Passes Legislative Package to Combat New York’s Heroin Epidemic
Jun 20, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly has passed legislation to address the growing heroin and opioid epidemic in New York State. The Governor is expected to sign the measures into law.
“Heroin...
Thiele: Legislation to Help Military Families Passes Assembly
Jun 20, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed legislation to ease some of the hurdles facing military families (A.9216-A). The measure addresses school transfers that children with military parents...
Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Protect Communities From Effects of Climate Change
Jun 20, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) helped pass a measure to require that climate risk be a factor considered in the planning of certain state-funded projects. The Community Risk and Resiliency Act (A.6558-B) is expected...
Thiele: Assembly Acts to Protect Children from Identity Theft
Jun 19, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed legislation that would allow parents and guardians to freeze the credit records of their children as a way to prevent child identity theft (A.8955-B).
“Identity...
Legislation Co-Sponsored By Thiele Which Would Require DEC to Give Priority to Non-Lethal Management Techniques in Any State Mute Swan Management Plan Passes Both Houses
Jun 19, 2014
New York State Assembly and Senate have given final approval to legislation that Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) co-sponsors with Assemblyman Steve Cymbrowitz (D-Brooklyn) and State Senator Tony Avella (D-Queens) that would require...
Thiele: Assembly Passes Legislation to Better Protect Students with Heart Conditions
Jun 19, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed legislation he supported that would allow students with asthma, allergies and diabetes to carry and use prescribed medication while at school (A.9334-B)....
Thiele: Assembly Bans Hydrofracking Until 2017
Jun 17, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor), announced the Assembly passed legislation that he sponsored suspending the Department of Environmental Conservation’s issuance of new natural gas drilling permits for horizontal drilling...
Thiele Announces 3 Public Library Construction Grant Awards, Totaling $210,107
Jun 13, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Libraries and Education Technology, announced that East Hampton Library, John Jermain Memorial Library, and Montauk Library are recipients of $210,107...
Thiele: Women Veterans Recognition Day Honors the Sacrifices Made By Our Servicewomen
Jun 12, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he helped pass a resolution declaring June 12 as “Women Veterans Recognition Day” in the state of New York (K.1343). The designation coincides with the 66th anniversary of the Women’s...
Thiele: Assembly Re-Passes, Reauthorizes DREAM Act
Jun 4, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass the New York State DREAM Act for the second time in the 2014 legislative session (A.9640). This measure would allow children of immigrant parents to apply for scholarships...
Statement of Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. on Schumer and Bishop’s Call to Renew Over-the-Water Helicopter Rule; Revise Rule to Curb Noise Over North Fork and Shelter Island
May 28, 2014
“Over the past several years, we, as East End elected officials have banded together to fight for over-the-water helicopter routes to ensure that the least number of homeowners are negatively affected by summertime air traffic and noise. With the success...
Thiele: Pay Tribute to Those Defending Our Freedoms and Those Who Have Fallen This Memorial Day
May 20, 2014
As summer approaches, many of us on the East End will be celebrating Memorial Day by enjoying barbecues, parties and a day off from work and school. But while we gather with our families and soak up the sunshine, it’s important that we also remember...
Thiele Helps Pass Legislation Ensuring New Yorkers with Disabilities Are Treated Equally
May 20, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that in honor of this year’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day, May 19th, the Assembly passed several measures to help improve the quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities....
Thiele: Lyme Disease Bill Passes Assembly
May 16, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced this week that the New York State Assembly has passed a bill (A.7558-A) he co-sponsored which would protect licensed physicians who prescribe long-term antibiotic therapy for Lyme disease...
Thiele Legislation to Strengthen Gasoline Zoning Pricing Law Advances in the State Assembly
May 15, 2014
The Assembly Committee on Economic Development has approved legislation sponsored by State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) which strengthens New York State’s Gasoline Zone Pricing Law originally enacted in 2008. "Zone pricing"...
$20.5 Million Available for Farmland Protection
May 14, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the availability of $20.5 million to aid farmland protection efforts and help prevent agricultural land from being converted to non-agricultural use. Eligible entities, including municipalities,...
Thiele and LaValle Sponsor Legislation to Permit Towns to Create Underground Utility Improvement Districts
May 12, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle have sponsored legislation that would permit New York State towns to create “Underground Utility Improvement Districts”. This legislation would permit towns to create...
Assembly Approves Thiele Legislation Protecting Mobile Homeowners from Rent Gouging
May 9, 2014
The New York State Assembly has given final passage to legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Fred Thiele and Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo which will give counties home rule authority to prevent rent gouging in mobile home parks. The legislation passed 94-34....
