Press Releases

Another SAFE Act Flaw Exposed

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) highlighted a piece of legislation passed by the Assembly addressing yet another flaw in the NY SAFE Act as further proof that the law must be fully repealed. The bill would exempt certain retired law enforcement...

Hawley Calls On Assembly To Reject Sexual Abuse

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is calling on members of the Assembly Majority to make their stance clear on sexual abuse against women by voicing their support for or opposition to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. The Joint Commission on Public...

Over 1,000 Local Residents Tell Cuomo To Repeal SAFE Act

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently wrote to Gov. Andrew Cuomo regarding a petition the assemblyman circulated over the last two-and-a-half months urging the repeal of the governor’s new gun control laws, which garnered 1,050 signatures....

Hawley Defends Family Farms

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently defended family farms by voting against anti-agriculture legislation dubbed the “Farm Death Bill.” The proposal would drastically overhaul labor laws for farm workers and drown small, family-owned...

Hawley Fights State’s Attack On Local Parades

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is fighting an attempt by the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to put local parades out of business. The agency has advanced a proposal for Special Events Permit 33-C, which would place expensive,...

Hawley: Support OPWDD, Not Hollywood!

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is supporting legislation that would restore $90 million in cuts to the Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) by using money earmarked to lure film and television productions to New York. The...

Hawley To Host Traveling Town Halls

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is set to host a series of town hall meetings across Genesee County on Saturday, May 4. The assemblyman, whose office holds regular office hours in Genesee and Monroe counties on a weekly basis, will be traveling...

Hawley To Hold Forum On New Gun Laws

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is set to host a public forum on New York’s new gun laws. The event, taking place on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Genesee Community College (GCC) in Batavia, will give residents a chance...

Hawley’s Forum On New Gun Laws Moved To Larger Venue

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is set to host a public forum on New York’s new gun laws. The event, taking place on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Genesee Community College (GCC) in Batavia, has been moved to the Stuart...

Hawley to Hold Forum on New Gun Laws

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is set to host a public forum on New York’s new gun laws. The event, taking place on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Genesee Community College (GCC) in Batavia, will give residents a chance...

State Budget Falls Short

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) expressed his dissatisfaction with the bulk of the 2013-14 state budget, stating that many aspects miss the mark on critical issues. Hawley decried the decision to sweep $1.75 billion from the State Insurance Fund...

STAR Exemptions Still Available

In response to widespread correspondence from his constituents, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently shed light on changes to the Basic STAR program in this year’s state budget. Many property owners have expressed concern that their benefits...

Hawley Fights Against Utility Tax

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently joined his legislative colleagues and members of the business community at a press conference in opposition to a hidden utility tax. The 18-A Utility Assessment was enacted in 2009 and was set to expire...

Hawley Meets With ARC Of Orleans County

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently met with members of the ARC of Orleans County during the group’s visit to the Capitol in Albany. The members presented Hawley with a large, “Thank You” banner as a token of appreciation for his continued...

Hawley Rejects Assembly’s Misguided Budget

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) voted against the Assembly Majority’s misguided budget resolution that favors New York City-area projects at the expense of communities in Upstate and Western New York. Hawley indicated several specific areas...

New Director of Veterans’ Affairs Appointed

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently applauded the governor’s appointment of a new Director of the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Eric J. Hesse, who retired from the Army last week after more than...

Hawley Invites Governor To Talk Education

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently wrote to Governor Andrew Cuomo, inviting him to visit the 139th Assembly District and discuss educational issues with local school board members and superintendents. The assemblyman highlighted the need...

Orleans Farms Receive Funding For Water Quality

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently applauded the Orleans County Soil & Water Conservation District for securing $290,402 in funding to help local farms protect water quality. The competitive grants, awarded through the New York State Department...

No Price Gouging Found In Region

As part of an ongoing push to protect consumers, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) has been meeting with local gas station owners to discuss the varying prices drivers pay at the pump. The assemblyman announced that, in light of the attorney general’s...

Hawley Attends Farm Bureau Reception In Albany

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently joined New York State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine, New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) President Dean Norton and farm advocates from across the state at the NYFB’s annual legislative reception...