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New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr.

New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele Jr.

27Speaks on Feb 29, 2024

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. of Sag Harbor will retire at the end of his term, which means he will have represented the South Fork in Albany for just shy of 30 years when he's done. He also served time in office as Southampton Town supervisor and Suffolk County legislator. Thiele joins the editors and reporter Stephen J. Kotz on the podcast this week to discuss what he's accomplished during his time in public service and the challenges that the East End continues to face.

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