Press Releases

New York City Politicians Block Numerous Bills to Help Vets, Homeowners

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today criticized New York City politicians on the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for blocking a number of bills that would ease the tax burden on veterans and small businesses and increase the amount of...

Hawley Questions Cuomo Mandate That Gov’t Employees Help Ex-Felons Register to Vote On State Time

According to information obtained by Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), Acting Commissioner Anthony Annucci of New York State Corrections and Community Supervision, a department under Gov. Cuomo, has issued a memo directing all department parole...

Hawley: ‘Cuomo and Gov’t Elitists Using Your Tax Dollars to Live the High Life’

As the result of years of inaction by the Cuomo administration to clean up Albany’s widespread bid-rigging and pay-to-play paradigm, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is making a late push for legislation that would provide greater accountability,...

Hawley Announces Free Electronic Recycling Event June 23

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that he will be hosting a free electronic recycling event for local residents on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of 5130 East Main St. in Batavia. The event gives residents...

Hawley Announces June Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding his next round of office hours for Genesee and Monroe county residents starting this Wednesday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...

Hawley Announces Pembroke and Oakfield-Alabama School Districts to Receive Technology, Security Upgrades Through Smart Schools Investment Plan

As part of the $2 billion Smart School Bond Act that was approved by voters in 2014, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that both Pembroke and Oakfield-Alabama Central School Districts will be receiving funding to make technology...

Hawley Commemorates Memorial Day

“This Monday is dedicated to the countless men and women who have given their lives to protect our freedom and way of life. The American dream is uniquely cherished and we owe our gratitude to the veterans who courageously defended it throughout our...

Hawley Optimistic For New Legislation on School Resource Officers, Charitable Gaming as Legislature Enters Home Stretch

When the Legislature returns from Memorial Day break, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will be garnering support and fighting for new legislation he is optimistic will move forward before the Legislature adjourns for summer break beginning in...

Hawley Welcomes Local Veterans to Attend 11th Annual Patriot Trip

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that his 11th annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C. will take place September 20 – September 23, 2018. Over 100 veterans and their family members participated in the 2017 trip, which included...

Hawley Welcomes Attica Correctional Facility Honor Guard & Genesee Emergency Mgt. Coordinator Tim Yeager to Albany

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) had the pleasure yesterday of welcoming members of the Attica Correctional Facility’s Honor Guard to the Assembly Chamber this week. The dedicated group protects the public from some of the most dangerous criminals...

Hawley Commemorates West Point Military Academy in Albany

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) honored cadets and officers from The United States Military Academy in West Point today in Albany. Hawley, who serves on the Assembly’s Veterans Affairs Committee, is a veteran of the Ohio Army National Guard...

Hawley Announces May Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding his next round of office hours for Genesee and Monroe county residents starting tomorrow. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley, includes...

Hawley Delivers for Area Motorists, Secures Needed Transportation Improvements for Roads Battered By Extreme Winter Weather

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced new funding to repair and resurface two critical roadways which were damaged by extreme weather conditions this winter. “Reliable infrastructure is so important. It’s worth the investment,”...

Hawley to Host ‘Think Differently’ Forum with Dutchess Co. Executive Marc Molinaro

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will be hosting a special roundtable discussion with Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, called ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY.’ The discussion offers different perspectives on how our businesses, organizations...

Hawley Fighting Big Gov’t Waste as NY Again Ranks Highest For Number of Bills Introduced In State Legislatures

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that New York has once again topped the list for the number of bills introduced into state legislatures nationwide in 2017, despite only 3.1 percent of all legislation being signed into law. “The...

Hawley: ‘Cuomo Using Position to Turn Private Businesses against Law-Abiding Gun Owners’

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today criticized Gov. Cuomo’s attempt to use his official position to turn private insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions against the National Rifle Association (NRA). Last week, the governor...

Hawley Outraged at Cuomo’s Political Maneuver to Pardon Felons

“The governor is so desperate to appeal to the radical left as his election approaches that he has now granted conditional pardons to roughly 35,000 convicts on parole, a shameful move that flies in the face of every law-abiding citizen who has done...

Hawley Announces New Flexibility in Funding For Lake Ontario Relief

As part of this year’s budget passed on March 31, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that new regulations have been put in place to increase flexibility in Lake Ontario’s relief program. “Residents and businesses across...

New York City Interests Kill Ethics Reform Package

“As the retrial of corrupt former Speaker Sheldon Silver hangs over the state, it is shocking that New York City politicians would consciously vote to block the most comprehensive ethics reform package in state history – the Public Officers Accountability...

Hawley Announces Repaving Of Lake Ontario State Parkway Section

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) delivered roughly 2,000 signatures to Gov. Andrew Cuomo to demanding the repaving of Lake Ontario State Parkway between Kendall and Hamlin. It will be announced by the Department of Transportation (DOT) that $5.2...