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Thiele Counters Hochul’s Housing Plan With Incentive Proposal, Which Gets Southampton Town Board Support

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Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara sponsored a resolution asking Governor Kathy Hochul to uphold local authority.

Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara sponsored a resolution asking Governor Kathy Hochul to uphold local authority.

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. has sponsored a counter measure to Governor Kathy Hochul's controversial housing plan.

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. has sponsored a counter measure to Governor Kathy Hochul's controversial housing plan.

Kitty Merrill on Mar 15, 2023
State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. doesn’t know a single municipality in his district that supports Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed housing plan. Unveiled earlier this year, it would attempt to... more

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