Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) (seated, right) participates in Home for the Holidays with English Rose Tea Shop owners Cindy Robinson and Mary Lewis, and the Executive Director of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Lake.

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C - Batavia) recently participated in Home for the Holidays, an event geared toward encouraging residents to shop at their local stores. The event took place in the villages of Medina and Albion.

"There's no better time to support our local businesses than during the holiday season," said Hawley. "I was proud to participate in Home for the Holidays, and I encourage all Western New Yorkers to do their shopping right here in our community, both now and throughout the year."

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,I,C-Batavia) (second from right) visits Bindings Bookstore with Executive Director of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Lake, and business owners Carolyn Ricker and Maarit Vaga as part of his Home for the Holidays.