Press Releases

Hawley Reaches Across the Aisle to Host NYC Assemblyman Michael Cusick On Thursday Tour

In his continuing quest for bipartisanship, rare in today’s political climate, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will be hosting Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Staten Island) in his Assembly district to demonstrate the concerns and needs of Western...

Corruption In Albany: Sheldon Silver’s Conviction Overturned

The conviction of Sheldon Silver being overturned by the second Circuit Court is a textbook abandonment of the ethical values we all hold sacred. Albany has long had a storied history of corruption and this quagmire of a case is a perfect example why...

Buying Local, Hawley Supports Independent Retailer Month

With the advent of Independent Retailer Month, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), who himself has been a small-business owner for over 40 years, is encouraging his neighbors to shop local this month. It is a chance to support the local economy...

Hawley Announces July Office Hours

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding the 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, Legislators’ Letter Spurs Gov. to Announce Federal Aid To Lake Ontario Communities

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Following a press conference Wednesday requesting Gov. Cuomo to petition President Trump for federal assistance regarding the flooded conditions along Lake Ontario’s southern shore, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that the governor...

Hawley, Local Reps Urge President Trump to Declare Lake Ontario Shoreline Federal Disaster

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) Wednesday joined a host of elected officials representing areas affected by Lake Ontario’s southern shore at Green Harbor Marina in Lyndonville to sign a joint letter to Gov. Cuomo asking him to petition President...

Hawley Issues Statement on 4th of July

“As the 4th of July approaches, we should all take a moment to appreciate the importance of this great day. Our independence is something that can sometimes be overlooked, and with all the corporate and trendy holidays that we have throughout the year,...

Hawley Issues Statement on Closing of Albany’s ‘Extraordinary Session’

“Albany’s dysfunction was on full display yesterday as legislators were called back to session for a 12-hour fiasco with many of us in the dark until very late as to what bills we were to vote on. As usual, the three-men-in-a-room backdoor deal circus...

Hawley Encourages Local Veterans to Attend 10th Annual Patriot Trip

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) would like to remind veterans in his district of his upcoming 10th Annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C., which will take place from September 21 through September 24, 2017. With a total of over 100 veterans and...

Hawley Announces Passage Of 2017 Charitable Gaming Act In Both Houses

“I am pleased to announce that through diligent bi-partisan efforts and shared interests we have once again passed the 2017 Charitable Gaming Act in both the Senate and Assembly. For too long, thousands of churches, non-for-profits, Rotary and Kiwanis...

Hawley Announces Passage Of 2017 Charitable Gaming Act In Both Houses

“I am pleased to announce that through diligent bi-partisan efforts and shared interests we have once again passed the 2017 Charitable Gaming Act in both the Senate and Assembly. For too long, thousands of churches, non-for-profits, Rotary and Kiwanis...

Hawley Announces Passage of Bill To Aid Volunteer Firefighters Battling Cancer

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is pleased to announce that a bill has passed the Assembly which would increase the disability benefits available to volunteer firefighters to cover cancer. Fire districts, departments or companies would be required...

Hawley Passes Bill Providing $90m Grant Program For Lake Ontario Flood Victims, Businesses & School Districts

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced late Monday evening that he has passed bi-partisan legislation in the Assembly that establishes a $90 million grant program through the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) to assist homeowners,...

Hawley Announces Passage of Bill To Aid Volunteer Firefighters Battling Cancer

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is pleased to announce that a bill has passed the Assembly which would increase the disability benefits available to volunteer firefighters to cover cancer. Fire districts, departments or companies would be required...

Hawley Passes Bill Providing $90m Grant Program For Lake Ontario Flood Victims, Businesses & School Districts

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced late Monday evening that he has passed bi-partisan legislation in the Assembly that establishes a $90 million grant program through the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) to assist homeowners,...

Hawley Passes Bill Authorizing Big Game Hunting In Genesee & Orleans Counties

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is pleased to announce passage of a bill which will authorize Orleans and Genesee County residents to hunt big game from November 15 till December 7. The bill allows residents to hunt using pistols, shotguns, muzzle...

Hawley: It’s The Toughest but Most Rewarding Job I’ve Ever Had

“Becoming a father was one of the most life-changing moments I have ever experienced. It is the toughest but most rewarding job I’ve ever had, as I have been able to watch my two sons grow into fine young men of whom I am so proud. Being a father...

Hawley Issues Statement on Flag Day

A Statement from Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) “Today’s celebration of Flag Day is a powerful reminder of both the downfalls and triumphs our country has gone through in the past to get to where we are today. It was made the official...

Hawley Calls For End To Wasteful Economic Development Spending, Stricter Oversight

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As the result of tens of millions in taxpayer dollars poured into stagnant and corrupt economic development programs in recent years, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is championing legislation that would provide greater accountability, transparency...

Hawley Holds Albany Presser Calling For Expansion of Charitable Gaming Laws

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today held a press conference with Sen. Patrick Gallivan (R-Elma) in Albany calling for an expansion of New York’s charitable gaming laws to include measures such as allowing for the use of credit and debit cards...