New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) today announced that the final 2013 State Budget will include $438 million under the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS). The State Legislature added $75 million to what was originally proposed by the Governor.
Thiele stated, "The 2013 CHIPS funding marks the first increase in this program since 2008. The increase will mean improved local infrastructure, construction jobs for the local economy, and property tax relief for local taxpayers. This increased funding was something I had strongly advocated for in letters to Legislative Leaders and the Governor. As a former Town Supervisor, I know the benefits that accrue from this state highway aid."
Below are the increases for local governments within the 1st Assembly District:
| Local Government | 2012 | 2013 | Change | % |
| Suffolk County | $5,615,144 | $6,061,100 | $445,956 | +7.94% |
| East Hampton Town | $429,747 | $545,426 | $115,679 | +26.92% |
| Shelter Island Town | $96,276 | $123,321 | $27,043 | +28.09% |
| Brookhaven Town | $2,688,484 | $3,441,606 | $753,122 | +28.01% |
| Southampton Town | $659,563 | $842,159 | $182,595 | +27.68% |
| Village of East Hampton | $129,943 | $163,811 | $33,867 | +26.06% |
| Village of Mastic Beach | $195,347 | $234,872 | $39,524 | +20.23% |
| Village of North Haven | $20,608 | $25,819 | $5,210 | +25.28% |
| Village of Quogue | $106,424 | $132,680 | $26,255 | +24.67% |
| Village of Sag Harbor | $81,837 | $101,448 | $19,610 | +13.96% |
| Village of Sagaponack | $40,702 | $48,858 | $8,155 | +20.04% |
| Village of Southampton | $208,357 | $262,921 | $54,564 | +26.19% |
| Village of Westhampton Beach | $ 108,627 | $137,314 | $28,686 | +26.41% |
| Village of Westhampton Dunes | $5,357 | $6,414 | $1,057 | +19.73% |