Press Releases

Hawley Announces Economic Development Funding For Genesee County

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) recently announced that nearly $2 million in Regional Economic Development funding will be awarded to projects locally in Genesee County. Hawley expressed confidence that the funding will create new sustainable...

Hawley: Resignation Of Commissioner King Opens Door For Future Common Core Reform

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today commented on the resignation of New York State Education Commissioner John King. Hawley believes King’s appointment to the U.S. Department of Education is troubling, considering the disastrous implementation...

Hawley Named to the New York Farm Bureau’s 2014 Circle of Friends

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) was recently named to the 2014 Circle of Friends by the New York Farm Bureau. Hawley graciously accepted the honor and thanked the Farm Bureau for recognizing his hard work advocating for agriculture during his...

Hawley: Surplus Should Go Toward Education, Infrastructure, and Broadband

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I – Batavia) is looking to make the $5 billion surplus from the Paribus Bank lawsuit work for the people of Western New York. He’s proposing the money go toward eliminating the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) that callously...

Hawley: Important Insurance Tips To Help Residents Recover From Snowstorms

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is providing residents affected by the recent Western New York snowstorms with information that can be used when making insurance claims related to weather damage. Hawley noted that one of his top priorities is...

Assemblyman Hawley Wishing All A Happy and Safe Thanksgiving

As the holiday season approaches, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is wishing all families in his district and throughout the state a happy Thanksgiving. Hawley knows it is important to relax and enjoy time with loved ones at this time of year....

Hawley: New Way to Dispose Of Electronic Appliances

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is advising his constituents about the new way consumers are required to dispose of electronic equipment. Starting January 1, 2015, the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act will require that...

Hawley: Election Results Show Deep Upstate/Downstate Division

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), in response to the deep divide between upstate and downstate New York revealed in the recent elections, is renewing his push for his “Two New Yorks” legislation, numbered A00391. This legislation would permit...

Hawley Announces Start Of Young Farmers Loan Forgiveness Program

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation has begun accepting applications for the Young Farmers Loan Forgiveness Program created in the 2014-15 State Budget. The program is...

Hawley Thanks Veterans For Their Service On Veterans Day

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), the ranking minority member of the Assembly’s Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is honoring the sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans on Veterans Day. As a former member of the Army National Guard and having...

Hawley Announces New Online Hiring Resource for Veterans

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is announcing the release of a new online resource for veterans that will connect out of work veterans to temporary state employment opportunities. The Veteran’s Temporary Hiring Portal, which can be found at...

Hawley Announces Details Of Seventh Annual Patriot Trip

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the seventh annual Patriot Trip will depart from the Batavia Downs parking lot on September 18, at 7 a.m. and return on September 21. The Patriot Trip is an annual event sponsored by Hawley...

Hawley Cancels Monroe County Mobile Office Hours For Two Weeks

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is announcing that his office will not be holding its normally scheduled Mobile Office Hours at Brockport College for the first two weeks of November. Monroe County Mobile Office Hours will resume November 19,...

Media Advisory For Saturday, September 13, Albion

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will be hosting a free car seat safety check at the Albion Fire Hall located at 108 North Platt in Albion from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13. “As a father, I can tell you there’s...

Car Seat Safety Check in Batavia

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will be hosting a free car seat safety check at the Batavia Fire Hall located at 18 Evans Street in Batavia from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13. “There is nothing more important than...

Hawley: Plight Of Albion Gun Shop Underscores Absurdity Of SAFE Act

“Any bill that is rushed through the Legislature in the middle of the night without enough time to be read or debated is going to have serious problems, and that’s what we are seeing now with the SAFE Act. The SAFE Act is so poorly written that nobody...

Hawley To Hold Regular Office Hours For Monroe County Residents

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding regular office hours for Monroe County residents at SUNY Brockport on Wednesday, September 10. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff members. The 139th Assembly District, which Hawley...

Hawley: Celebrate The Middle Class On Labor Day

“As we spend time with our families this Labor Day weekend, let us remember that this is a holiday for the working man. It is a celebration of the contributions that every day, middle-class Americans have made toward the economic prosperity of our nation....

Safety Tips For The New School Year

“With a new school year right around the corner, our kids are about to start another year of learning that will prepare them for the rest of their lives. I ask everyone to be mindful of several safety tips as the new school year starts. First, watch...

Hawley Earns Perfect Score From NFIB

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) recently received a perfect score on his voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a group that advocates for policies that help businesses grow and create jobs. This is Hawley’s...