Thiele Legislation Extending the Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Task Force Signed into Law
Jul 5, 2022
Today, Assemblyman Fred Thiele (D-Sag Harbor) announced that Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that would enable the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Task Force to continue its work until December 31, 2022. This...
Assemblymember Thiele Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision Limiting EPA’s Authority in the Fight Against Climate Change
Jul 1, 2022
Today, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled to limit the scope of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) power to address climate change in the case of...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues Total $89.59 Million for the First 5 Months of 2022 Compared to $93.69 Million for 2021
Jul 1, 2022
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2022 revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund for the first 5 months were $89.59 million. This is 4.4% lower than the same period a year ago. A year ago, $93.69 million...
Assemblymember Thiele Statement on the Supreme Court’s Repeal of the Landmark Roe v. Wade Decision
Jun 24, 2022
Today, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) issued the following statement on the news that the Supreme Court of the United States overruled Roe v. Wade, eliminating the federal constitutional right to an abortion, which will now be determined...
Assemblymember Thiele Statement on the Supreme Court’s Repeal of New York’s Concealed Carry Law
Jun 23, 2022
Today, Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) issued the following statement on the news that the Supreme Court of the United States overturned a 1913 New York statute which required applicants for concealed carry permits to demonstrate ‘proper...
Assemblyman Thiele Earns A 98% Rating from Environmental Advocates Action
Jun 22, 2022
Last week, Environmental Advocates Action, a state-wide organization advocating for environmental legislation, released the Assembly edition of its New York State Environmental Scorecard for the 2022 Legislative Session. The ranking is based upon seventy-seven...
Thiele: Legislation to Protect Abortion Access Signed by Governor
Jun 14, 2022
Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele (D-Sag Harbor) today announced that critical legislation enacted by the New York State Legislature to safeguard further the right to choose and access safe abortions has received Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature. After...
Assemblymember Thiele Helps Passing Crucial Gun Control Measures in Wake of Buffalo and Texas Mass Shootings
Jun 13, 2022
Assemblymember Thiele (D-Sag Harbor) announced that he helped pass a series of gun safety bills in response to mass shootings in Buffalo that tragically claimed the lives of 10 people and was perpetrated by an avowed white supremacist, and in Uvalde,...
Thiele: Local Issues Prioritized in Final Days of 2022 Legislative Session
Jun 6, 2022
On Saturday, the New York State Assembly concluded the 2022 Legislative Session. Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele (D-Sag Harbor) issued the following statement on the passage of several bills that benefit his district on the East End: “As the Assembly...
Thiele: New York State Assembly Passes Bills to Expand Access to Water Supply and Make Polluters Pay
Jun 6, 2022
This week, Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) announced that crucial legislation he sponsored to increase and protect access to water supply passed both houses during the 2022 legislative session. This package of bills includes: A.2620...
Assemblymember Thiele Applauds the Assembly’s Passage of the Unmarked Burial Site Protection Act
Jun 3, 2022
This week, the New York State Assembly passed a bill co-sponsored by Assemblyman Thiele (D- Sag Harbor) to protect unmarked burial sites. The Unmarked Burial Site Protection Act provides comprehensive protections to determine the cultural affiliation...
Assemblymember Thiele Announces Nomination of the Steinbeck Homestead for $500,000 in State Funding to Establish Writers Retreat
Jun 2, 2022
Legendary author and Nobel Prize Winner John Steinbeck lived and worked in the Village of Sag Harbor from 1955 until his passing in 1968. In his work, he was known for his compelling voice and unapologetic social commentary, which cemented his novels...
Thiele Co-Sponsors Legislation That Has Passed Both Houses of the Legislature Permitting Local Governments to Reduce Maximum Speed Limits to 25 MPH on Local Roads
Jun 2, 2022
New York State Assemblyman and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Local Governments Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D - Sag Harbor) today announced that legislation he sponsors with Assembly Member Amy Paulin of Westchester County to allow cities, towns, and villages...
Statement from Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr.
May 27, 2022
Memorial Day weekend has arrived on the East End of Long Island. Traffic is already backing up everywhere and the “Trade Parade” stretches all the way to the East Quogue exit on the Sunrise Highway. It’s taking hours for residents to get to work...
Assemblymember Thiele Statement on School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
May 25, 2022
“Thoughts and prayers are not enough. Thoughts and prayers will not return 19 innocent children to their family's loving embrace. We cannot allow ourselves to become numb or idle in the face of such unfathomable loss and inhumanity. I stand with my...
LIRR to South Fork Commuters: Drop Dead!
May 23, 2022
New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. today reported that the LIRR has rejected the April 8th request of South Fork elected, school, and hospital officials to provide at least one morning commuter train between Speonk and Montauk during summer...
Thiele: New York State Assembly Passes Bill Ensuring Manufactured Homeowner’s Right of First Refusal
May 20, 2022
Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele (D-Sag Harbor) today announced the Assembly passage of his bill, A.6231, to expand manufactured homeowners’ right of first refusal when the park in which they reside is put up for sale. Currently, New York State law restricts...
Palumbo/Thiele Bill to Set Forth the State Recognition of the Montaukett Indian Tribe Passes Senate and Assembly
May 19, 2022
Senator Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) and Assemblymember Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) today announced their bill, which would set forth acknowledgment and recognition for the Montaukett Indian Tribe by the State of New York, has passed both houses...
Statement of Assemblymember Thiele on Mass Shooting in Buffalo
May 16, 2022
“My heart is with the ten families facing unimaginable grief in the wake of Saturday's vile, hate-fueled attack on the Black community of Buffalo. White supremacy has no place in our communities, our state, or our nation, and we must fortify our resolve...
Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund Revenues for 1st Quarter of 2022 Increase by 1.6% Compared with 2021
May 9, 2022
Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) today reported that 2022 first quarter revenues for the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund were $56.1 million, 1.6% higher than the first quarter a year ago when $55.22 million was collected.The $56.1...
