Press Releases

Hawley Announces Third Consecutive Perfect Score From Unshackle Upstate

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that he received a perfect score for the third-consecutive legislative session from Unshackle Upstate, a group that advocates for reducing New York’s oppressive tax rates and creating a better...

Hawley Applauds New Law Improving Opportunities For Veterans

Hawley Applauds New Law Improving Opportunities For Veterans

Hawley Warns Constituents Of ‘Green Dot Moneypak’ Scam

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is warning his constituents of an emerging scam being perpetrated on customers of New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E). The scam involves a person claiming to be a NYSEG...

Hawley To Governor: Use BNP Paribas Money To Restore Lost Education Funding

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo urging him to use the $3 billion windfall New York will receive as a result of the settlement with BNP Paribas to fully restore the education funding that was lost due to the Gap...

Hawley Announces August Mobile Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding mobile office hours for his constituents during the month of August. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff members. To schedule an appointment, please contact his office at hawleys@assembly.state.ny.us...

Hawley: Revelations Of Moreland Commission Deeply Troubling

“Today’s New York Times bombshell about the corruption of the Moreland Commission makes it clear that good government reforms are still desperately needed in Albany. These allegations are alarming, and I encourage the U.S. Attorney's Office to perform...

Hawley Comments On Blue Cross Blue Shield Of WNY’s Medicaid Withdrawal

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is deeply concerned with the announcement by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York that it is withdrawing from Medicaid programs in six Western New York counties, including Orleans County. The company cited...

Hawley Announces July Mobile Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding mobile office hours for his constituents during the month of July. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff members. To schedule an appointment, please contact his office at hawleys@assembly.state.ny.us,...

Hawley Announces Feds Will Not Use Brockport Building To House Illegal Immigrants

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the old Wal-Mart building in Brockport will not be used to house illegal immigrant children. After Hawley explained that Brockport would be unable to handle such a facility, the Department...

A Statement From The Desk Of Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia)

“The recent news that the federal government is looking at the old Wal-Mart building in Brockport to house illegal immigrants is deeply concerning to me. Our community is too ill-equipped to handle such an undertaking, and the undue stress it would...

Hawley: End Of Session Leaves Many Priorities Unresolved

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) pointed out many unresolved priorities at the end of the 2014 Legislative Session. Hawley singled out the lack of significant tax relief for middle-class families as the biggest missed opportunity of the year....

Hawley Announces Start Of Summer Reading Challenge

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced the beginning of his annual Summer Reading Challenge for elementary and middle school students. The challenge requires students to read at least 15 minutes each day for 40 days in the months of...

Hawley Passes Legislation To Assist Military Families

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced movement of legislation, A.9216, to a floor vote which assists military families who have to relocate to New York because of a change in their duty stations and veterans who are transitioning back...

Hawley, Ranzenhofer To Welcome Students Of Byron Bergen Elementary School To Albany

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) and State Sen. Michael Ranzenhofer (R,C,I-Amherst) will welcome the students of Byron Bergen Elementary School’s 4th grade class to Albany to perform original skits to highlight the legislation suggested by them...

Hawley Honors Fallen Soldiers On 70th Anniversary Of D-Day

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today remembered the sacrifice of the soldiers who lost their lives in the D-Day invasion. The successful invasion of Normandy cost the Allied forces over 4,400 lives, but turned the tide of the war and led to...

Hawley: New Veterans Cemetery In Genesee County Is A Fitting Memorial For Local Veterans

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is very pleased with the announcement of a new cemetery for veterans in Genesee County, calling it a proper memorial for local veterans and their families. The cemetery will be located in Pembroke at 1232 Indian...

Hawley Announces Changes To Mobile Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is announcing schedule changes to his mobile office hours in Monroe and Genesee counties. Starting in June, mobile office hours will now occur twice a month in each county, alternating weekly. The office hours...

Hawley To Hold Monroe County Town Hall Meetings On Saturday, May 10

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will hold four town hall meetings on Saturday, May 10th in Monroe County to discuss the issues and concerns of his constituents. Hawley encourages everyone who has a question about state government matters to attend,...

Hawley Cancels Monroe County Mobile Office Hours For Wednesday, April 30

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is announcing that his office will not be holding its normally scheduled Mobile Office Hours at Genesee Community College this Wednesday, April 30. Monroe County Mobile Office Hours will resume the following w...