Press Releases

Hawley Announces Much Needed Disaster Relief Coming To Local Farmers

Due to harsh drought conditions experienced by many of New York’s farmers, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that Genesee, Monroe and Orleans Counties have been designated natural disaster areas and are eligible for assistance...

Hawley to Host Free Electronic Recycling Event In Holley

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will host a free electronic recycling event on Saturday, September 10 at the Holley Junior Senior High School at 16848 Lynch Road in Holley. Residents are encouraged to do the right thing for the environment with...

Hawley Announces Over $2 Million in Drinking Water Funding Awarded To Village of Elba

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the Village of Elba has been awarded over $2 million to fund a drinking water improvement project that will help bolster the area’s clean water supply, fix and replace old pipes, sewer lines,...

Hawley Announces August 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 Friday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...

Hawley Says Seats Available For Ninth Annual Patriot Trip

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that about 30 seats are still available for his Ninth Annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C. The trip is open to local veterans and their family members with priority going to first time attendees....

Hawley Calls For ‘Our Blue’ Day on Friday In Support of Law Enforcement Following Series of Attacks

Following a string of deadly shootings against law enforcement in Dallas and Baton Rouge in recent weeks, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has reiterated his full support of law enforcement and is encouraging New Yorkers to wear blue on Friday...

Hawley Announces Results of 2016 Legislative Survey

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today released the results of his legislative survey mailer that was distributed to households during the winter. The survey covered topics across a plethora of platforms and state issues, including: ethics reform,...

Hawley Announces July 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 Friday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...

Hawley Reflects On Independence Day, Encourages Constituents to Be Safe, Spend Time with Family & Friends

“Independence Day commemorates our county’s conception as an independent nation and is at the core of our patriotism and the foundation of America’s values. Our nation was founded on liberty and freedom, and we must never forget the brave men and...

Legislature Fights Heroin Epidemic, Corrupt Lawmakers, but Few Bones For Upstate NY

“The legislature’s bipartisan compromise on an exhaustive package to combat our state’s heroin crisis is promising and will provide more access to recovery services and ease insurance requirements so those who truly need help will be included. Pension...

Both Houses Pass ‘Charitable Gaming Act’, Hawley Urges Groups to Write Gov. in Show of Support

“I am elated to announce that the Senate has passed the ‘Charitable Gaming Act of 2016’ (A.10249A/S7640A) this afternoon and the bill is set to hit Gov. Cuomo’s desk in the near future for the executive’s approval before it becomes law. I would...

Huge Victory for Stafford Fire Dept, Churches, Service Clubs As ‘Charitable Gaming Act’ Passes Assembly, Awaits Senate Approval

“I am pleased to announce that the ‘Charitable Gaming Act of 2016’ has overwhelmingly passed the Assembly Thursday afternoon. I would like to commend Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) and Assemblyman Robin Schimminger (D-Kenmore) for...

Hawley Greets Longtime Friend, Bills Great & Pro Football Hall of Fame QB, Jim Kelly In Albany

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) met with National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame Quarterback and longtime friend Jim Kelly in the Assembly Chamber Tuesday. Kelly and former quarterback Vinny Testaverde, a Floral Park native and member of...

Hawley Announces Late 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 Friday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...

Hawley Announces Nearly $500,000 for Improvements At Genesee County Airport

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that Genesee County Airport will receive $498,750 for construction of a new storage hanger as part of the Aviation Capital Grant Program. $10 million was awarded to 20 applicants across the state...

Hawley, Ortt, Robach Write DOT Commish Requesting Increased Upstate Parity, Specificity on Capital Plan Spending

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), Sen. Joe Robach (R-Greece) and Sen. Robert Ortt (R-North Tonawanda) recently wrote to New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Matthew Driscoll asking for a return to transportation funding...

Hawley Honors Women Vets in Albany

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today met with service women and female veterans in Albany for the Assembly’s annual Women Veterans’ Recognition Day. Hawley is Ranking Member of the Assembly’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and served...

Downstate Liberals Vote To Give Our Tax Dollars to Illegal Immigrants

“Once again, New York City liberals have passed the DREAM Act, which allows illegal aliens access to taxpayer-funded tuition assistance programs on par with legal citizens. At a time when middle-class families are struggling to send their children to...

Hawley, Assembly Minority Call for Transparency In Economic Development Spending, Denounce Gov.’s Failed Policies

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On the heels of a press conference held in Albany today by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has called for an end to unspecified spending of tax dollars and the autonomous control of taxpayer...

Hawley Sponsors New Raffle Legislation, Introduces New Bill To Help Stafford Fire Dept.

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced he has signed on as a cosponsor of new legislation, coined the Charitable Gaming Act of 2016, which would allow charitable organizations and raffle holders to accept credit and legal tender for...