In recent years, the possibility of an economic resurgence in communities across Western New York has been enhanced by the efforts of the Empire Zone (EZ) Program. Our local EZ boards, particularly in Genesee and Orleans counties, in conjunction with...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia), in conjunction with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Parks and Marine Unit and New York State Parks Police, is hosting a free Boater Safety Course for the public. The course will be held on Saturday, June...

There is no doubt that the safety of our community depends greatly on the sacrifice and dedication of our local volunteer emergency service personnel and firefighters. In fact, according to the United States Fire Administration, of the 1,148,800 firefighters...

There is no doubt that the safety of our community depends greatly on the sacrifice and dedication of our local volunteer emergency service personnel and firefighters. In fact, according to the United States Fire Administration, of the 1,148,800 firefighters...

There is no question that our state, and our nation, has experienced a very historic year and, as we prepare for the New Year, we are faced with unprecedented changes and challenges. But despite these challenges, there are many positive changes happening...

With our state now in the midst of an economic recession, it was incumbent upon the Governor to bring lawmakers together to sort out our impending budget deficit. Unfortunately, bringing lawmakers back to Albany resulted in nothing more than yet another...

Over the last few years, we have seen a significant increase in weather-related crop loss throughout our Western New York agricultural community. Although farmers are taking every precaution, there is little they can do when up against the unpredictable...

As a small-businessman, I understand the importance of working hard and making sound fiscal decisions. However, in today’s economy you do not have to be in business in order to understand the long-term economic effects of our choices today. Across...

As our nation continues wavering on the brink of an economic recession and American families are making tough choices in order to stay within their family budgets, it is time that we take a serious look at the cost of our government, in particular, at...

Not only does Governor Spitzer’s budget proposal tack on nearly $500 in new taxes and fees for New York’s families, but his plan significantly increases our state debt to an amount that is equivalent to giving an average New York family an $11,000...

There is no question that Western New Yorkers need property tax relief. This is my highest priority and that’s why I am fighting to enact the Property Taxpayers Protection Act, a comprehensive plan that would finally give homeowners, businesses and...