Press Releases

Hawley Commemorates Independence Day

“The Fourth of July, our nation’s birthday, is a crucial reminder of the day our founders declared us free from British rule and thus an independent and self-governing nation. Although a bold and unprecedented move by American colonialists,...

Hawley Announces July Office Hours

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

Hawley: ‘Despite Disappointing Year, Last Minute Negotiations Yield Positive Results’

“While it is fair to say that radical left-wing forces used this year’s Legislature in favor of seemingly everyone but the law-abiding middle-class, end of session negotiations yielding a $100 million relief package for Lake Ontario flood victims,...

Hawley Issues Statement on New York City Lawmakers’ Passage of Farm Labor Bill

**EDITOR’S NOTE: Click Here to watch Assemblyman Hawley debate the Farm Labor Bill “As the former owner and operator of our family farm for decades, I know these new mandates will devastate New York’s family farms and disrupt the industry...

Hawley Honors Local Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia

Coinciding with the 244th Anniversary of the United State Army, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) had the privilege of unanimously passing an Assembly Resolution Thursday in Albany honoring Albion resident and United States Army Staff Sergeant...

Hawley Welcomes WWII Veterans to Albany

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Coinciding with the legislature’s celebration of Flag Day and the founding of the U.S. Army, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) had the honor of introducing many veterans of World War Two on the Assembly Floor on Friday. “World War...

Hawley Commemorates 244th Army Birthday

“For nearly two and a half centuries the U.S. Army has courageously served our country. On June 14, 1775 the Continental Congress established the United Continental Army under the command of General George Washington to serve the United Colonies...

Hawley Issues Statement on Flag Day

“Today’s annual celebration of Flag Day is a reminder of the traditions, history, pride and respect given to the nation's symbol, Old Glory. On June 14, 1777 the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution declaring the Stars and Stripes...

Hawley Supports Farmers, Agriculture Activists From Around State at Farm Bureau Rally in Albany

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) met with supporters at a rally in Albany Wednesday organized by the New York Farm Bureau and Grow-NY regarding the dangers of allowing farm workers to unionize. Hawley, the former owner and operator of Hawley Farms...

Hawley Blasts Downstate Politicians Awarding Driver’s Licenses to Illegals

“This sends a dangerous message to society – it’s acceptable to enter our country illegally and continue to break the law because you will be rewarded. “Downstate politicians continue to peddle handouts and shortcuts for everyone...

Hawley: ‘Downstate Lawmakers Shamelessly Block Package of Pro-Veteran Bills’

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today chided members of the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee for blocking a package of bills that would have provided financial relief for veterans’ groups and their families at recreational facilities....

Hawley Fights Downstate Push to Allow Driver’s Licenses for Illegals

“This is a dangerous proposal that diminishes the responsibility and efforts of those here legally to play by the rules, obey our laws and obtain a driver’s license. “This creates myriad issues for law enforcement and illegal drivers...

Hawley Celebrates Dairy Day in Albany

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) proudly celebrated Dairy Day today in Albany, along with colleagues from both sides of the aisle, activists, advocates and farmers from around the state. Hawley, a longtime member of the Assembly Agriculture Committee,...

Hawley Meets With Gov. Cuomo, Administration Officials on Lake Ontario Flooding

**Editor’s Note: Click here https://youtu.be/OCREHcd1Iog In light of record-high water levels reported today on Lake Ontario, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) met with Gov. Cuomo, head of Economic Development, Howard Zemsky, members...

Hawley Announces June Office Hours

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

Hawley Requests Shoreline Funding From Gov. Cuomo, Asks President Trump to Renegotiate Plan 2014

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**Editor’s Note: Letters to Gov. Cuomo and President Trump Attached Following another tour of the flooding along much of Lake Ontario’s southern shore Tuesday, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has joined a delegation of assemblymembers...

Hawley Invites Local Veterans to Attend 12th Annual Patriot Trip

Assemblyman Steve Hawley [right of wreath] poses for a photo with Assemblyman Michael DenDekker [left of wreath] and veterans in front of the Vietnam War Memorial during last year’s Patriot Trip to Washington D.C.
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that his annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C. will take place September 19 – September 22, 2019. This will mark the 12th year Hawley has hosted the trip which allows local veterans and...

Hawley Commemorates Memorial Day

“Today, I join millions of Americans who honor the sacrifice paid by fallen soldiers and their families. Generation after generation, beginning with the American Revolution, soldiers have stood ready to defend their country, freedoms and civil liberties...

Hawley Deeply Disappointed by Appellate Court’s Decision in Farm Labor Collective Bargaining Case

“The New York state Appellate Court got this wrong. I’m deeply disappointed, both in the substance of the ruling and in the judicial overreach which prevents the New York Farm Bureau from appropriately litigating this case in trial court. Make...

Hawley Announces State of Emergency Declared For Orleans County

As flooding along Lake Ontario’s southern shore become a more imminent reality, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that a state of emergency has been declared for Orleans County which directs state agencies to assist local governments...