Press Releases

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

photo
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

Hawley Celebrates Dairy Day in Albany Photo 1
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

photo
**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...

Hawley Announces Over $9 Million Investment for Local Affordable Housing

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today proudly announced that over $9 million has been awarded to improve the availability of two local affordable housing projects and revitalize the surrounding community. Frances Apartments II was awarded $3.4...

Hawley Reiterates Calls for Assembly Hearings on Farm Worker Unionization

Following increasing pressure from downstate lawmakers to overturn an 80-year law and allow farm workers to unionize, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is again calling for statewide public hearings to be conducted by the Assembly before any vote...

Hawley Announces Senate Confirmation of IJC Members Following White House Talks

After writing a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and speaking to the White House late last week on the need to establish a functioning International Joint Commission (IJC), Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) proudly announced that...

Hawley Joins Assembly Colleagues to Introduce Tax Relief Bill for Volunteer First Responders

photo
EDITOR’S NOTE: https://youtu.be/so3JTpllhm8 Click here to watch Hawley speaking at today’s press conference In support of National EMS Week, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) joined Assembly Minority colleagues at a press conference...

Kendall Students Visit Albany, Given Resounding Floor Introduction

photo
As he does many times throughout session with various school groups and interest holders, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) welcomed seventy middle school students from Kendall to the Capitol Tuesday for a tour and discussion of the legislative...

Hawley Tours Lake Ontario Shoreline amid Imminent Flooding, Pens Letter to Sen. McConnell Requesting Immediate IJC Confirmation

**Editor’s Note: Letter to Senator McConnell Attached and photos of shoreline tour In light of water levels continuing to rise and historically adverse flooding conditions along Lake Ontario’s southern shoreline in recent years, Assemblyman...

Hawley Condemns Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Immigrants

As details emerge about the effort peddled by New York City politicians to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) blasted the proposal. This measure comes on the heels of the Majority passing...