Press Releases

Hawley Announces Passage Of 2017 Charitable Gaming Act In Both Houses

“I am pleased to announce that through diligent bi-partisan efforts and shared interests we have once again passed the 2017 Charitable Gaming Act in both the Senate and Assembly. For too long, thousands of churches, non-for-profits, Rotary and Kiwanis...

Hawley Announces Passage of Bill To Aid Volunteer Firefighters Battling Cancer

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is pleased to announce that a bill has passed the Assembly which would increase the disability benefits available to volunteer firefighters to cover cancer. Fire districts, departments or companies would be required...

Hawley Passes Bill Providing $90m Grant Program For Lake Ontario Flood Victims, Businesses & School Districts

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced late Monday evening that he has passed bi-partisan legislation in the Assembly that establishes a $90 million grant program through the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) to assist homeowners,...

Hawley Announces Passage of Bill To Aid Volunteer Firefighters Battling Cancer

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is pleased to announce that a bill has passed the Assembly which would increase the disability benefits available to volunteer firefighters to cover cancer. Fire districts, departments or companies would be required...

Hawley Passes Bill Providing $90m Grant Program For Lake Ontario Flood Victims, Businesses & School Districts

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced late Monday evening that he has passed bi-partisan legislation in the Assembly that establishes a $90 million grant program through the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) to assist homeowners,...

Hawley Passes Bill Authorizing Big Game Hunting In Genesee & Orleans Counties

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is pleased to announce passage of a bill which will authorize Orleans and Genesee County residents to hunt big game from November 15 till December 7. The bill allows residents to hunt using pistols, shotguns, muzzle...

Hawley: It’s The Toughest but Most Rewarding Job I’ve Ever Had

“Becoming a father was one of the most life-changing moments I have ever experienced. It is the toughest but most rewarding job I’ve ever had, as I have been able to watch my two sons grow into fine young men of whom I am so proud. Being a father...

Hawley Issues Statement on Flag Day

A Statement from Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) “Today’s celebration of Flag Day is a powerful reminder of both the downfalls and triumphs our country has gone through in the past to get to where we are today. It was made the official...

Hawley Calls For End To Wasteful Economic Development Spending, Stricter Oversight

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As the result of tens of millions in taxpayer dollars poured into stagnant and corrupt economic development programs in recent years, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is championing legislation that would provide greater accountability, transparency...

Hawley Holds Albany Presser Calling For Expansion of Charitable Gaming Laws

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today held a press conference with Sen. Patrick Gallivan (R-Elma) in Albany calling for an expansion of New York’s charitable gaming laws to include measures such as allowing for the use of credit and debit cards...

Lower Taxes, Upstate Values Matter: Hawley Releases 2017 Legislative Survey Results

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today released the findings of his 2017 Legislative Survey that offered constituents an opportunity to answer questions and provide feedback on a host of state issues from ways to increase business activity to...

Hawley Speaks To Students At Oakfield-Alabama High School

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Yesterday, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) visited a social studies class at Oakfield-Alabama High School to discuss his duties as an elected official and explain his views on current and local issues. This experience gave students an opportunity...

Hawley Attends Annual NYIA Conference in Buffalo

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Yesterday, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) spoke at the New York Insurance Association’s (NYIA) annual conference in Buffalo. This year’s event featured legislators from the greater Buffalo area who serve on the Insurance Committee and work...

Amidst Cuomo’s Shared Services Threat, Hawley Introduces Legislation to Bolster Local Gov’ts

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that he has introduced legislation to revamp the Assistance and Incentives to Municipalities (AIM) formula, a large pool of state funding to help local governments undergo projects and conduct local...

Hawley Announces Important Changes to Charitable Gaming Laws, Introduces Bill to Further Help Local Organizations

In his ongoing fight to update the state’s charitable gaming laws which have prohibited events such as the Stafford Fire Department’s annual car raffle, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has introduced legislation to allow charitable organizations...

Hawley Announces Hundreds of Thousands in State Grants Coming to Local Libraries

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today proudly announced that two local libraries, the Haxton Memorial Library in Oakfield and Woodward Memorial Library in LeRoy, will be receiving state grants to install security cameras and renovate the Children’s...

Hawley Announces June Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding the 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,...

Memorial Day A Time to Reflect And Remember

“Memorial Day is one of those special times of year that allows us to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and selflessly served to protect our nation and its citizens. With our principles of freedom and security under attack, it is...

Hawley Honors NYS Police On 100th Anniversary

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On the heels of the New York State Police’s 100th Anniversary, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) joined members of Troop A in Batavia to honor them with an official Assembly Proclamation. The birth of the New York State Police began when 232...

Hawley Passes Bill to Release Billions in Water Infrastructure Funds Immediately

**Editor’s Note: Click Here for a Video of Hawley Applauding Passage of the Bill on the Assembly Floor In light of the devastated condition of much of the public water, wastewater and sewer filtration and delivery systems along the Lake Ontario Shoreline,...