Thiele Legislation Would Direct the State University to Create a Pilot Tuition-Free Program at Two 4-Year State Universities and Two Community Colleges
Sep 20, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. has introduced State legislation for the 2014 Session that would direct the State University (SUNY) of New York to create a pilot program called the “Pay It Forward, Pay It Back Program” at two 4-year...
Thiele Highlights His Ongoing Commitment to Preventing Domestic Violence
Sep 17, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time for recognizing the individuals and organizations that work tirelessly to prevent domestic violence and renewing the Assembly’s commitment to stand up for victims of...
Thiele: October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 17, 2013
Chances are you know someone who has suffered through a fight with breast cancer. It is a disease that knows no barriers and affects hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to reaffirm our commitment...
Thiele Praises Governor Cuomo’s Request to Reform Outdated Flounder Regulations
Sep 12, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today applauded Governor Andrew Cuomo for calling on the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to undertake an immediate reassessment of regulations pertaining to the amount of summer flounder...
Thiele, LaValle Push Regional Approach-State Funds for Peconic Estuary
Sep 11, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and Senator Kenneth P. LaValle today urged East End Towns, Villages and non profit entities to band together to develop and submit regionally supported projects to protect and restore the Peconic Estuary.
This year,...
Thiele: Employer Pension Contribution Rates to Slightly Decline in 2014-2015
Sep 10, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the New York State Office of the Comptroller has released employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System. Employer contribution rates...
Thiele: Giving Homeowners Greater Protection from Lenders
Sep 9, 2013
Homeownership is a part of the American dream. People work hard every day to reach this mark of success, and there may be no better feeling than receiving the keys to your new home. But to have all of that torn away from you by a faceless, uncaring financial...
Thiele: Learn How to Protect Your Child from Identity Theft
Sep 3, 2013
Imagine your child having maxed-out credit cards and a home foreclosed on before he or she even graduates high school. That may seem improbable, yet it’s not as rare as you may think. Child identity theft is a growing trend and it leads to nightmare...
Thiele: Creating Quality Jobs Remains My Top Priority for the East End
Aug 30, 2013
Positive stories about the improving economy are popping up in the news on a more regular basis. The unemployment rate is ticking down. Growth, while slow, is steady. And we appear to have shaken the worst recession since the Great Depression.
As...
Thiele Announces Third Phase of Montauk Highway Resurfacing Project
Aug 29, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that a third phase has been added to the long-awaiting Montauk Highway resurfacing project. The third phase, costing approximately $24 million, will resurface Montauk...
Thiele: Assembly Continues Record of Supporting Measures Important to Women
Aug 27, 2013
On August 26th, our nation observed Women’s Equality Day. And while it’s important we celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s final ratification – giving women the right to vote – the fight for full women’s equality continues. Here...
Thiele: This Labor Day, Take Time to Reflect on the Holiday’s Meaning
Aug 26, 2013
September 2 – Labor Day – truly exemplifies what this country is all about. It’s the perfect opportunity to gather with friends, family and neighbors to pay tribute to the hard work of men and women who built this nation. As many of us enjoy the...
Thiele: 9/11 First Responders and Survivors Can Apply For Additional Assistance until October 3
Aug 26, 2013
Twelve years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy shook our entire nation and took the lives of thousands of innocent New Yorkers. Still, over a decade later, the images of that day are just as vivid and the emotional wounds just as raw. We will never forget...
Thiele: Homeowners Receiving STAR Tax Break Must Apply to Maintain Exemption
Aug 16, 2013
As the STAR program continues to provide vital tax relief to homeowners across the state, new provisions have been made to make the program even more effective – however, Basic STAR recipients must remember to take action so they don’t miss out on...
Thiele, LaValle Release South Fork Highway Safety Roundtable Report
Aug 16, 2013
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. and Senator Kenneth P. LaValle today released the South Fork Highway Safety Roundtable Final Recommendations Report, outlining projects and initiatives to make South Fork roads safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
The...
Assemblyman Thiele Introduces Legislation Eliminating Domicile Requirement for Inheritance of Fishing Permits and Licenses
Aug 8, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) has introduced legislation which would eliminate the law that only permits a fisherman to designate a family member who lives in the same house for the re-issuance of fishing licenses...
Thiele Encourages Local Schools, Community Organization and Fathers to Participate in “Dads Take Your Child to School Day”, September 17th
Aug 7, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today encouraged local schools, community organizations and fathers to consider participating in the seventh year of “Dads Take Your Child to School” in New York State. The event...
