Press Releases

Hawley Urges Residents to Participate In National Wear Red Day

In support of National Wear Red Day this Friday, February 2, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is encouraging residents to join him in wearing red to support women’s cardiac health. Heart Disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women...

Hawley Announces February Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding his next round of office hours for Genesee and Monroe county residents starting February 9. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...

Hawley Introduces Legislative Solutions to Combat Domestic Violence

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Editor’s Note: Click Here for an .MP4 video file of Hawley speaking at the press conference As a result of a series of statewide regional forums hosted by members of the Assembly Minority Conference, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today...

Hawley Announces $5.5 Million Available In New Grants for Farmers

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced $5.5 million is now available to farmers and agricultural producers as part of two new grant programs. The awards are aimed toward farmland conservation, assisting farmers in identifying available...

Hawley Calls for Extending Pistol Permit Recertification Deadline

As a result of new pistol permit recertification requirements that are in effect this year for the first time due to Gov. Cuomo’s controversial gun control measure passed in 2013, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has joined a host of bi-partisan...

Hawley Reacts To Gov.’S Budget Address

“The governor’s budget address seemed to hinge on two potentially devastating ideals today, more taxes and more spending even as we face a $4 billion budget shortfall. “We spend over $160 billion in taxpayer money each year, and for the governor...

Individuals Flourish When Gov’t Takes A Back Seat

Government is about the people. Making a difference in the everyday lives of individuals should be the central role to which we aspire as legislators. Society flourishes when personal freedom and liberty rule the day, not directives and penalties handed...

Hawley Joins Host of NY Lawmakers in Calling For Additional Funding For Lake Ontario Flood Victims

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today personally hand-delivered a letter to Gov. Cuomo, signed by nine other state legislators who represent districts along Lake Ontario’s Southern Shore, requesting an increase in funding for each not-for-profit...

Hawley Reacts To State Of State Address

“Although I am glad that the governor did not continue his game of political hide-and-seek with the legislature as we saw last year, wasting large sums of taxpayer money to present over 20 ideas with unsubstantiated legislative backing or confirmed...

Hawley Announces January Office Hours

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

Hawley Named To 2017 Farm Bureau Circle Of Friends

“I am honored to be named to the Farm Bureau’s Circle of Friends for 2017. Agriculture is such an important part of Western New York’s economy, and we have so many dedicated farmers and producers locally who battle excessive rain, drought and other...

Holiday Greetings from Assemblyman Steve Hawley

“The end of the year holiday season is an invaluable time in that it provides a warmth and comfort unique to many other holidays we experience. There’s nothing like joining one’s closest family and friends around the gentle ambiance of a steady...

Hawley Reminds Residents of Upcoming Flood Recovery Application Deadlines

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I- Batavia) today reminded residents and business owners affected by Lake Ontario’s historic flooding this past spring of the upcoming federal and state application deadlines to receive financial assistance relating to...

Hawley Announces Charitable Gaming Act Signed Into Law

“This is a tremendous victory and crucial first step toward reforming our gaming laws for the tens of thousands of non-profits, fire departments, churches, Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs and charitable organizations throughout the state. “After a long...

Hawley Stands Behind Small Businesses Amidst Gov.’s New Proposal

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today criticized Gov. Cuomo’s new proposal to mandate businesses pay the same minimum wage to tipped workers as other employees in their region. The plan calls for the New York State Department of Labor to hold...

Hawley Announces Numerous New Projects As Part Of 2017 REDC Awards

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced a number of new local economic development projects are being funding as part of the 2017 Regional Economic Development Council Awards (REDC). “The benefits of economic development influence...

Hawley To Host Free Yellow Dot Programs In Corfu And Albion

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that he will be hosting two free Yellow Dot programs later this week in Albion and Corfu. The programs will be conducted by both the Orleans and Genesee County Sheriff Departments with Orleans County...

Hawley To Pistol Owners: ‘Preserve The 2nd Amendment By Keeping Your Pistol Certified’

In his ongoing efforts to preserve our Second Amendment rights, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today reminded pistol permit holders to recertify their permits by January 31, 2018 in order to prevent them from becoming invalid. If your pistol...

Hawley Reflects On Anniversary Of Pearl Harbor

“The cowardly attacks on the U.S. Naval Base in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 represent a turning point in our nation’s history. More than 2,000 brave men and women lost their lives defending our soil and way of life that day and the courage and...

Hawley Implores Gov To Sign Charitable Gaming Act

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that the 2017 Charitable Gaming Act has been delivered to Gov. Cuomo for his approval or veto. The bipartisan measure, ushered through the Legislature this spring, provides a host of benefits to...