Thiele: Google Donates Tablets to Local Libraries and Senior Centers in Sandy Impacted Communities
Nov 1, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced, on the one-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, that Google has donated 17,000 Nexus 7 tablets to assist New Yorkers impacted by the storm. The tablets, which have a retail...
Thiele Committed to Ensuring the Right to Vote, Not Limiting It
Nov 1, 2013
For New Yorkers, as for all Americans, the right to vote is a fundamental part of what it means to be a U.S. citizen. Voting is, after all, the foundation of our democracy.
Unfortunately, certain states have passed laws that restrict access to the...
Thiele: Veterans Sacrificed to Protect Us, Now it’s Our Turn to Honor Them
Oct 31, 2013
There are few images more powerful than those of soldiers returning home to their loved ones. Each year on November 11, our nation observes Veterans Day to honor and thank the men and women who sacrificed so much for our country. In addition to recognizing...
Thiele Visits College Campuses to Expand Efforts of Assembly Task Force on University-Industry Cooperation
Oct 25, 2013
Earlier this year, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver appointed me Chairman of the Assembly Task Force on University-Industry Cooperation. The Task Force focuses on university-industry collaborations which have the potential to yield intellectual and economic...
Governor Signs LaValle/Thiele Bill Defining Town Trustees as Municipal Corporations under Section 72-H of the General Municipal Law
Oct 24, 2013
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill sponsored by Senator Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. to include the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of Southampton, the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town...
Southampton Campus Included in Start-Up New York Program
Oct 23, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the Southampton campus has been included as part of the START-UP New York Program which was approved by the State Legislature. Governor Cuomo unveiled the details of the plan earlier...
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Capping Agricultural Land Assessments at 2 Percent per Year
Oct 23, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation to cap agricultural land assessments at two percent per year, ensuring a more predictable tax climate for New York’s robust agricultural...
Thiele: NY State of Health is Open for Business!
Oct 21, 2013
October 1 marked the opening of the “NY State of Health,” New York’s version of the health benefit exchange – part of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). It allows New Yorkers to shop for and compare health insurance packages online. The exchange...
Thiele: Greater Protections Enacted For Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Oct 21, 2013
Once a criminal case is closed, crime victims still face a life heavily altered by that crime; often with peace of mind hard to find. That’s why recent legislation signed into law, which I supported, is essential for protecting crime victims and their...
Thiele Receives a 100 Environmental Rating for the 2013 Legislative Session
Oct 17, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) has received a 100 environmental rating for the 2013 Legislative Session from New York State’s leading statewide environmental organization EPL/Environmental Advocates. Thiele’s score was...
Thiele: Bicycle Lane and Rest Area Improvements on the Horizon
Oct 16, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today has announced upcoming bicycle route/lane improvements and rest area projects on East End State roads.
Proposed projects in the 1st Assembly District include:
Thiele is Helping Protect Our Communities Against Dangerous Drugs Known as “Bath Salts”
Oct 16, 2013
In recent months, our State has witnessed the deaths of several young people related to the use of synthetic drugs known as “bath salts.” In response to these tragedies, the Assembly passed a law prohibiting the production, sale and use of these drugs...
Thiele Reminders Homeowners of Dec. 31 Basic STAR Registration Deadline
Oct 15, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today reminded homeowners receiving the Basic STAR benefit of the need to register with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to continue receiving exemptions in 2014...
Assemblyman Thiele Celebrates 10 Years of the New York State Clean Indoor Air Act
Oct 15, 2013
Ten years ago, the New York State Clean Indoor Air Act was signed into law. This monumental legislation outlawed smoking in bars, restaurants and many other public facilities, ensuring patrons and employees would no longer be subjected to the dangers...
Thiele Visits College Campuses to Expand Efforts of Assembly Task Force on University-Industry Cooperation
Oct 15, 2013
Earlier this year, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver appointed me Chairman of the Assembly Task Force on University-Industry Cooperation. The Task Force focuses on university-industry collaborations which have the potential to yield intellectual and economic...
Governor Signs Thiele’s Beach Erosion Control District Legislation
Sep 30, 2013
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation sponsored by New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) (A.2371-A) which would allow the Town of Southampton to diminish the Bridgehampton and Sagaponack Beach Erosion Control Districts....
Thiele Expresses Disappointment at Montaukett Veto
Sep 30, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today expressed “disappointment” with the veto of A.73, which he sponsored with State Senator Ken LaValle, which would have established a procedure to evaluate the claim of the Montaukett Indians for...
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.: Teen Read Week is a Perfect Time to Remind Young People About the Joys of Reading
Sep 25, 2013
Whether it is school, homework, extracurricular activities, surfing the Internet, playing video games or watching TV, teens are busy from the minute they wake up until their heads hit their pillows. But what about good old-fashioned reading? Sometimes...
