Assemblyman Fred Thiele Helps Pass Legislation to Protect the Environment and our Health
May 7, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) announced the Assembly passed multiple measures to help clean up the environment and further protect public health. The legislative package comes in recognition of Earth Day and addresses several major issues,...
Thiele: Bill to Extend Public Library Construction Grant Passes Assembly
May 1, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that legislation he is sponsoring on behalf of the New York Libraries Association (NYLA) passed the Assembly on April 30, 2014. Assembly Bill 8732 extends provisions of the public library...
Thiele Leading the Way in Protecting, Helping Domestic Violence Victims
Apr 30, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor), in an effort to limit the devastation of domestic violence, helped the Assembly pass a number of measures to provide better assistance, protection and justice to victims. The Assembly also passed...
Thiele: Assembly Passes East Hampton Tax Deadline Extension Bill
Apr 29, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation he sponsored which would permit Suffolk County to extend the real property tax payment deadline for the residents of the East Hampton this...
Thiele: East Hampton Police Department Awarded Crime-fighting Grant
Apr 22, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the East Hampton Police Department is 1 of 31 law enforcement agencies across New York State that will share nearly $1 million in grants to reduce, solve and prevent crime. Grants...
Thiele: Governor Signs Legislation Adding New York to National Popular Vote Compact
Apr 16, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced Governor Cuomo signed legislation (A.4422-A/S.3149-A) that adds New York to the list of States that have joined the National Popular Vote compact. Under this interstate agreement, member...
Thiele: $40 Million for Local Governments to Make Road Repairs
Apr 14, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the availability of $40 million in State funding to help local governments make necessary repairs to highways and bridges following this year’s exceptionally harsh winter. This funding,...
Thiele Recognizes 30th Anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Apr 11, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) helped pass a package of bills that would increase aid and assistance for crime victims and their families to help them rebuild their lives. The passage of these bills recognizes National Crime Victims’...
Thiele: Become an Organ Donor and Give the Gift of Life
Apr 8, 2014
Right now, there are over 100,000 Americans in need of a lifesaving organ transplant, with a new person added to that list every 10 minutes. Sadly, 18 people die every day waiting for an organ that never becomes available. However, the good news is we...
Thiele Introduces Legislation to Regulate “Running Bamboo”
Apr 7, 2014
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) has introduced legislation in the New York State Assembly which would regulate “running bamboo.” The legislation is modeled after legislation enacted in the State of Connecticut...
Thiele: State Budget Helps Make College More Affordable
Apr 2, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he helped pass a 2014-15 state budget that helps grow our higher education system by providing $10.4 billion for SUNY. This year’s budget also helps students and parents by increasing funding...
Thiele Helps Pass State Budget That Invests in New York’s Future
Apr 2, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced the approval of the 2014-15 state budget that provides much-needed tax relief while working to create jobs and ensure a better economic outlook for New York State. The budget also makes a...
Thiele Helps Pass State Budget That Creates Jobs and Cuts Taxes for Businesses
Apr 1, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he helped pass a 2014-15 state budget that focuses on creating jobs and promoting a more business-friendly climate in New York State (A.8557-D, A.8554-E, A.8555-D).
“This year’s budget...
Thiele: State Budget Lends Helping Hand to New York Families
Apr 1, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced he helped pass the 2014-15 state budget which supports vital programs for New York’s families and its most vulnerable individuals. The budget provides funding to improve New York’s child...
Thiele: 2014-15 State Budget Increases School Aid by $1.1 Billion
Apr 1, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a 2014-15 state budget that increases school aid by $1.1 billion, or 5.4 percent, which is $551 million over the executive budget proposal (A.8556-D). A breakdown of funding...
Thiele Helps Pass 2014-15 State Budget with Tax Relief for Hardworking Families
Mar 31, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a 2014-15 State budget that will provide significant tax relief for middle-class families (A.8559-D).
“This year’s State Budget ensures that hardworking families...
Thiele: 2014-15 State Budget Includes $3 Million for Suffolk Water Quality Initiative
Mar 31, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that the final 2014-15 New York State Budget, includes $3 million to address nitrogen and pathogen water quality issues in Suffolk County.
Up to $3 million Funding would be directed to Suffolk...
Assemblyman Thiele: Adopted 2014-15 State Budget Includes an Additional $5 Million for Aid to Public Libraries
Mar 31, 2014
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WP-Sag Harbor) announced that an additional $5 million for aid to public libraries is included in the final 2014-15 New York State Budget, which was adopted on...