Press Releases

Hawley Announces Major Bridge Repairs Coming To Orleans County

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I- Batavia) proudly announced today that seven single-lane bridges that cross the Erie Canal throughout Orleans County will be receiving major repairs. Bridges in the towns of Murray, Albion, Gaines, Median and Ridgeway will...

Hawley: Small Business Saturday Builds A Stronger Community

“As we kick off the bustling holiday season on Black Friday, it is important to consider shopping at some of our locally-owned, small businesses this weekend for Small Business Saturday. The dedicated men and women that own and operate these businesses...

Hawley: Giving Back Gives Meaning to the Holiday Season

As we near this year’s turkey day, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is wishing residents an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving holiday while also reminding them to consider donating some food or their time to a local food pantry or organization...

Hawley Praises Announcement Of New Veteran License Plates

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) praised the announcement of new veteran license plates. The new service branch-specific license plates are available for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Marines. “Our...

Hawley To Host Genesee County Town Hall Meetings Nov. 4

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is pleased he will be holding several open town hall meetings this Saturday at varying locations around Genesee County. All residents are welcome to attend to discuss local issues and to express any questions or...

Hawley: Make The Most Of This Halloween By Staying Safe

“Halloween is one of children’s most treasured holidays, as it gives them the opportunity to bring imagination to real life and dress up as their favorite scary character or superhero and compete to see who will collect the most candy. While this...

Hawley Visits NYC For Staten Island Tour With Assemblyman Michael Cusick

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) [left of sign] poses with Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Staten Island) [right of sign] at Decker Farms in Staten Island.
In an effort to curb the waning bipartisanship in today's political climate, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has completed a tour of a portion of Staten Island represented by Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Staten Island), which included stops...

Hawley Thrilled With Legislation Extending Veteran Property Tax Exemptions

Today, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) praised the signing of legislation to extend property tax exemptions to eligible U.S. veterans to include school taxes. These exemptions would extend the veterans’ property tax exemption to include school...

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

Country Meets Big City as Hawley Tours Staten Island, Long Island

In a show of bipartisanship and in response to several downstate legislators touring his district this past summer, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is leaving Wednesday night to tour Staten Island with Majority state lawmaker Michael Cusick (D-Staten...

Hawley Writes Gov. & Dot Commissioner In Light Of Dangerous Bridge Conditions In Western NY

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today wrote to Gov. Cuomo and New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Matthew Driscoll asking for increased funding to repair and secure dozens of local bridges that have been deemed structurally...

Veterans

Hawley Encourages New Yorkers To Wear Pink In Honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is encouraging New Yorkers across the state to wear pink this month in support of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although the risk of dying from breast cancer has dropped significantly during the last...

Hawley Announces October Office Hours

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

Hawley Announces Bow Hunting Season To Begin Oct. 1

“Hunting is deeply indoctrinated in Western New York culture. Nothing is more satisfying to hunters across the state than waking up early and trekking the woods with family and friends in pursuit of taking home big game. This is a time-honored tradition...

Hawley Decries ‘Gang Recruitment Bill’, Asks Gov. To Cover Added Costs

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today voiced his continuing opposition to a policy pushed by downstate special interests during this past budget cycle which raises the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 in some circumstances. The law,...

Hawley to Host Free Community Health Fair for Greater Rochester Region

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will be hosting a free community health fair on Thursday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the R.I.T. Inn and Conference Center located at 5257 West Henrietta Rd. in Henrietta. “Our health is the most...

Hawley Reminds Homeowners, Businesses to Apply For State Aid Before Sept. 29 Deadline

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is encouraging homeowners, businesses, non-profit organizations and any others who suffered physical damage as a result of Lake Ontario’s record flooding this past spring to apply for relief through the state...

Hawley Hosts Local Vets And Their Families On 10th Annual Patriot Trip

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will be hosting about 100 veterans and their family members to embark on the 10th Annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C. on Thursday, September 21 at 7 a.m. from the parking lot of Batavia Downs. The trip will...

Hawley Partners With Red Cross to Help Those Affected By Hurricanes Harvey, Irma

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is asking fellow New Yorkers who are willing and able to consider making a donation or volunteering with the American Red Cross in its efforts to help victims and their families of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma recover....