In light of the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department canceling its annual car raffle due to fundraising restrictions, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), a Life Member of the Stafford Fire Department, announced today that he has introduced legislation...

Following a press conference held by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has denounced the governor’s plan to raise New York’s minimum wage to $15 per hour, citing the devastating impact...

“The Assembly’s One-House Budget Resolution is yet another example of entrenched New York City politicians trying to force misguided and dangerous policy on the rest of the state. The one-house budget, crafted entirely by the Assembly Majority, accepts...

Albany’s apathy toward Western New York’s needs has gone on far too long. Entrenched career politicians continue to expand social spending and feed New York City’s bottomless hole of infrastructure and Medicaid desires at the expense of hard-working,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today hailed March as Women’s History Month and Tuesday as International Women’s Day in the U.S., and reminded his colleagues and constituents to take some time to applaud the tremendous accomplishments and...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today called for the full repeal of the NY SAFE Act on the heels of new public safety data showing 81 percent of violations occurred in New York City, over five times more than in the rest of the state. Hawley...

“I would like to congratulate Russell Martino on his appointment as an ad hoc member of the board of the Yates Wind Project. I am pleased to see that Orleans County will be fairly represented in this process and that the board is allowing ordinary citizens...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today sharply criticized Gov. Cuomo over his proposed plan to widen the disparity between upstate and downstate infrastructure funding in this year’s budget. Some say the New York City area could receive as much...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding February office hours for Genesee county residents this Friday. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff. The 139th Assembly District, represented by Hawley, includes all of Genesee County. “These...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that a new free mobile app, compatible with iOS and Android, is available for veterans and their family members to help them connect with important programs and resources. The New York State Veterans...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) recently presented the new Orleans County Veterans Service Agency Director, Earl Schmidt, with an American Flag and New York State Flag to display on the agency’s flagpole that was donated by Hawley and former...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) continued his districtwide small-business tour on Friday by visiting Hinspergers Poly Industries Inc.’s plant in Medina. The Canadian-based company, which has manufactured swimming pool covers and related products...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today touted his support for volunteer and paid firefighters and emphasized the crucial role they play in communities across New York State. Hawley’s comments come after it was recently reported that volunteer...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will tour Hinspergers Poly Industries’ (HPI) Medina plant on Friday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m. The company has manufactured swimming pool covers and related products since 1976 in Canada and purchased the Medina...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) will host Operation Entrepreneurship, free business start-up training for veterans and military family members on Thursday, February 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Genesee Community College in room T119. The...

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

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the state has made available $11 million in grants through the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Program to assist farmers with projects to protect soil and water. “Much...

“I will stand with the Town of Yates’ decision in opposition to the APEX Clean Energy Lighthouse, LLC project. The town’s recently passed resolution is a perfect example of local government having complete autonomy over local issues. Local residents,...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) recently announced that he will host Operation Entrepreneurship, free business start-up training for veterans and military family members. The event will take place on Thursday, February 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30...

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the New York State Police will hold a snowmobile safety course for New Yorkers aged 10 to 18 on February 6, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hamlin Beach State Park Conference Room in Hamlin....