06.26.2019 Government Affordable housing fund bill passes Assembly The first in a number of critical steps necessary to establishing a funding stream for affordable housing has passed the New York State Assembly and State Senate.
10.05.2018 News Governor signs water protection legislation Governor Cuomo has signed bills introduced by Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr. (I-Sag Harbor) and State Senator Kenneth LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) to improve water quality. The bills passed both the...
06.04.2018 News Assembly okays 9/11 license plates The New York State Assembly passed a bill authorizing the issuance of September 11 commemorative license plates by a vote of 128-0, according to Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr. (I-Sag...
01.31.2018 News Power company defends rates As state legislators from the area try to change requirements for assessing Long Island Power Authority/PSEG rate hike requests, a PSEG spokesman said rates here on average are less...
01.24.2018 News Legislators push for community input on rate hikes Following the largest rate increase in the Long Island Power Authority’s history, two state legislators are moving to force consideration of the economic impact on ratepayers.