Press Releases

Hawley Continues Districtwide Business Tour At Hinspergers Poly Industries Inc.

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) continued his districtwide small-business tour on Friday by visiting Hinspergers Poly Industries Inc.’s plant in Medina. The Canadian-based company, which has manufactured swimming pool covers and related products...

Firefighting Is A Priceless Endeavor

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today touted his support for volunteer and paid firefighters and emphasized the crucial role they play in communities across New York State. Hawley’s comments come after it was recently reported that volunteer...

Hawley To Tour Hinspergers Poly Industries

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will tour Hinspergers Poly Industries’ (HPI) Medina plant on Friday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m. The company has manufactured swimming pool covers and related products since 1976 in Canada and purchased the Medina...

Media Advisory For Thursday, February 4, 2016

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will host Operation Entrepreneurship, free business start-up training for veterans and military family members on Thursday, February 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Genesee Community College in room T119. The...

Hawley Announces Early February Office Hours

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

Funding Available To Farmers For Water Quality Protection

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the state has made available $11 million in grants through the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Program to assist farmers with projects to protect soil and water. “Much...

Hawley Stands With Town Of Yates Against APEX Wind Project

“I will stand with the Town of Yates’ decision in opposition to the APEX Clean Energy Lighthouse, LLC project. The town’s recently passed resolution is a perfect example of local government having complete autonomy over local issues. Local residents,...

Hawley Gives Back To Vets And Entrepreneurs

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) recently announced that he will host Operation Entrepreneurship, free business start-up training for veterans and military family members. The event will take place on Thursday, February 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30...

Snowmobile Season Is Here, Upcoming Safety Course For Youth

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the New York State Police will hold a snowmobile safety course for New Yorkers aged 10 to 18 on February 6, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hamlin Beach State Park Conference Room in Hamlin....

Hawley Announces Next Round Of January Office Hours

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

Hawley: Your Path To A Quicker Refund – Learn How To E-File

With the deadline to file federal taxes quickly approaching, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has announced a series of workshops coming to his district that will help constituents learn how to electronically file their taxes. A listing of the...

Hawley Announces Women’s Equality Bills Officially Become Law Today

“I am honored to announce that historic measures to protect New York’s women from things like domestic violence and workplace discrimination have become law today,” Hawley said. “My colleagues and I in the Assembly Minority Conference worked tirelessly...

Hawley Tours U.S. Gypsum Plant In Oakfield, Touts Safety, Environmental Awareness

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) visited the U.S. Gypsum Plant in Oakfield Thursday as part of his ongoing local business tours. Hawley, a small-business owner for over four decades, commended U.S. Gypsum on its unwavering commitment to safety...

Gov. Late On Small Business Relief, Little Aid For Upstate Infrastructure

“While Gov. Cuomo touted his plan to help small businesses today, the fact is that the Assembly Minority has been calling for small business tax cuts and regulatory reform for years. As a small-business owner for over four decades, I know that creating...

Assembly Majority Defeats Assembly Minority Ethics Reforms

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today introduced one of 17 resolutions aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in state government at a press conference held by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) in Albany. Hawley...

Hawley Defends Gun Owners, Democratic Process

“President Obama’s Executive Action to increase background checks and toughen licensing requirements for firearms sales is misguided, ignores the democratic process, and is the wrong approach for many areas of the country, including Western New York....

Hawley To Host January Office Hours

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

Hawley Wishes New Yorkers A Happy And Safe New Year

“On behalf of my office and the New York State Assembly, I would like to wish my constituents and all New Yorkers a happy and safe New Year’s holiday. This holiday is distinct from others in that we have a chance to start over and rebrand our lives...

Hawley Wishes Constituents Happy Holidays, Encourages Help For Needy Families

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today wished his constituents and all New Yorkers happy holidays as we approach the Christmas and New Year’s season. Hawley also encouraged residents to consider taking advantage of the many programs and charitable...

Upstate Infrastructure Matters Too: Hawley Raises Concerns About Lake Ontario Parkway And Canal Bridges

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) spoke at a press conference Thursday in Canandaigua calling on Gov. Cuomo to more equitably fund the Western New York infrastructure, specifically the Lake Ontario Parkway and the plethora of Erie Canal lift bridges...