Press Releases

Far-Left Continues Courting Convicts with Pay Raise

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is blasting a recent proposal by New York City politicians to pay convicted rapists, drug dealers and robbers as much as thirty times more for the work they perform in prison. “When is the middle-class going...

Hope the New Bridge Was Worth It, Governor

“This gigantic budget shortfall wasn’t caused by the federal government or its policies. “It was spurred by reckless and insistent spending on corrupt economic development programs, tax credits for rich Hollywood movie producers and a...

Hawley Wants To Ask Residents Statewide If They Prefer ‘Two New Yorks’

Editor’s Note: Letter to Speaker Heastie Attached As a result of the high flux of controversial legislation that has passed the Assembly in recent weeks including expanding abortion, free college for illegal aliens and stricter gun control, Assemblyman...

Hawley Announces February 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 Friday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...

Hawley: ‘Dream? – More like A Nightmare’

“The priorities of the far left are now on full display in Albany, and today’s theme was unabated college aid for illegal aliens. “We cannot possibly justify spending millions of tax dollars to line the pockets of those here illegally...

Hawley Sounds Alarm on Minimum-Wage Related Layoffs

New York State’s minimum wage increased again this year to $11.10 per hour and Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) vocalized concern that sharp increases year-to-year are unsustainable for upstate’s struggling small businesses. Employers...

Hawley: ‘State of the State Blueprint for Disaster’

“Gov. Cuomo sold out any remaining hint of pragmatic and moderate governance to the far left in order to secure his re-election. His policy wish-list makes it abundantly clear that he sides more with the radical socialist movement than middle-class...

Hawley Comments on Opening Of 2019 Session

“It is an honor and privilege to be back in Albany continuing the work we have done to reform our charitable gaming laws, meet upstate’s infrastructure needs, protect our vets, fully fund the Lake Ontario flood recovery efforts and empower small...

Hawley Announces January 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 Friday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...

Hawley Named Deputy Minority Leader

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is pleased to announce he will be the new Deputy Minority Leader for the 2019 Legislative Session. In addition to this position, Hawley will serve on the Agriculture, Insurance, Rules, Veterans’ Affairs and Ways...

Hawley Calls On Current Attorney General Underwood and Attorney General-Elect James to Address Inconsistent Pricing of Gasoline

**Editor’s Note: Letter to Attorneys General Attached In his continued effort to alleviate the stark difference in gasoline prices from county to county, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has called for action from current New York State...

Hawley Commemorates Pearl Harbor Day

“On December 7, we pause and reflect on the courageous lives that were lost seventy-seven years ago in the attack on the American Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; a day that changed American foreign policy forever. “Although the U.S. had...

Hawley Announces December 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 to Hold Monroe County Town Hall Meetings December 1

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I- Batavia) is to hold a series of town hall meetings throughout Monroe County on Saturday, December 1.  Hawley will make a circuit of several key town halls to get a gauge on citizens’ concerns and questions. Town...

Hawley Tours Bronx with Assemblyman Benedetto

Assemblyman Steve Hawley and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto speak to students at the Greek-American Institute of New York in the Bronx
In his ongoing quest for bipartisanship and cooperation between lawmakers’ interests in varying regions of the state, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) visited the Bronx this week for a community-wide tour with Assemblyman Michael Benedetto....

Hawley Announces Over $5.65 Million in Local Bridge & Culvert Repairs

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced nearly $6 million in funding will be injected into six, much-needed bridge and culvert repairs in Genesee, Orleans and Monroe counties as part of the BRIDGE-NY program that was a component of last...

Hawley: Veterans Day A Stark Reminder of the Sacrifices of So Many

As we approach our nation’s observance of Veterans Day this Monday, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is urging his constituents and all New Yorkers to set time aside this weekend and thank a veteran or current service member for their dedication...

Hawley Announces Town Hall Meetings

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is hosting a series of town hall meetings and encourages the public to attend so they can learn more about his efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our state government. All the meetings will...

Hawley Announces November 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 Friday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley,...

Hawley Encourages All To Get Screened For Breast Cancer

“Every October with Breast Cancer Awareness Month we are reminded of the fact that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during her life. I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to schedule their preventative...