Press Releases

New Program Supports Volunteer Firefighters

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is promoting RecruitNY, an initiative by the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) to increase participation and involvement in our local volunteer fire departments. Fire companies in Western...

Hawley Stands Up For Sportsmen, Second Amendment At Capitol

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) participated in the Assembly Minority Conference’s third annual Sportsmen’s Day celebration in support of the second amendment and New York’s outdoors traditions. Thousands of people attended the event sponsored...

Hawley Supports Step Toward Cost Savings

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently voted in favor of the Tier VI pension plan for public employees, which will save taxpayers $80 billion over the next 30 years while honoring contractual obligations to all current and past workers. The...

Hawley Votes For Reform, Against Gerrymandering

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) stood by his promise to stand up for Western New Yorkers’ right to choose their own elected officials by rejecting the Legislature’s partisan redistricting plan. Hawley voted against gerrymandered boundaries...

State Takes Lead on Strengthening Military

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is applauding the governor’s economic impact study on the state’s military bases in an effort to expand and retain their role in New York. In the face of potential federal reductions in military spending,...

Hawley Hosts 4-H Group At Capitol

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) hosted a statewide group of 4-H participants at the Capitol in Albany. The assemblyman, who has a lifelong connection to the agricultural industry and way of life, spoke to the young people about public service,...

Hawley Continues Local Business Tour At Trek, Inc.

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) continued his tour of local businesses at Trek, Inc. in Medina. Trek, Inc. is a world-renowned leader in the design and manufacture of electrostatic measurement and high-voltage amplification equipment. “Trek,...

Hawley to Host Constituent Outreach Meeting

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is hosting his regular monthly outreach meeting for Genesee County residents at Batavia Town Hall this coming Thursday. “The meeting will provide the taxpayers of Western New York with an excellent...

Hawley Promotes Read Across America

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is encouraging local children to participate in the National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America celebration on March 2, the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. Hawley, who will read...

Hawley: Blood Drive a Success Because of Caring, Generous Community

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is proud of the overwhelming participation at two recent blood drives he hosted in his district. Thanks to the many donors who took part, the Batavia drive collected 10 units of blood and the Albion event collected...

Hawley Speaks With GCC Class

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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently visited Genesee Community College’s (GCC) Albion campus to speak with a sociology class about a variety of topics, including the importance of voting, entitlement spending and Western New York’s identity....

Hawley To Host Albion Blood Drive

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is hosting a blood drive at the Albion offices of the Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse at 438 West Avenue on Thursday, February 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The assemblyman is...

Hawley To Host Constituent Outreach Meeting

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is hosting his regular monthly outreach meeting for Genesee County residents at LeRoy Town Hall this coming Wednesday. “The meeting will offer the people of Western New York a chance to share their...

Hawley To Host Batavia Blood Drive

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is hosting a blood drive at the Batavia Salvation Army, 529 East Main Street, on Friday, February 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The assemblyman is encouraging anyone able to donate to stop by the event...

Hawley Touts Jobs Program for Veterans

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is encouraging the heroic returning soldiers of Western New York to take advantage of Governor Cuomo’s recently-enacted “Experience Counts” program. The initiative will remove bureaucratic roadblocks...

Hawley to Host Series of Constituent Outreach Meetings

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is expanding his regular monthly outreach meetings for Genesee County. The assemblyman will be hosting a series of events in LeRoy, Batavia and Stafford over the next three months. “This expanded meeting...

Hawley Encourages All To Give the Gift of Life With Blood Drives

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) recently announced a pair of upcoming community blood drives. The first will be on February 17 at the Batavia Salvation Army, 529 East Main Street, and will run from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The second will occur...

Hawley Promotes Tuition Plan for Firefighters

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) is promoting a tuition reimbursement program for volunteer firefighters in Western New York. The deadline for the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Higher Education Learning Plan (FASNY HELP)...

Hawley Circulates Petition for Mandate Relief

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is circulating a petition calling for mandate relief during this year’s legislative session seeking public support for a measure that will decrease costs to local governments and drive down taxes. Hawley...

Hawley Focusing On Health of Community

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is working with state and local officials to diligently address the health issues facing Western New Yorkers. In the wake of the disturbing developments regarding Tourettes-like symptoms displayed by 12 students...