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Assemblyman

Stephen Hawley

Assembly District 139

Press Releases

Hawley Introduces Bill To Improve Safety At National Guard Recruiting Centers

Jul 24, 2015
In response to last week’s shooting at a National Guard recruiting center in Tennessee, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is introducing new legislation that would improve security at these facilities in New York State. The bill will be co-sponsored...

Hawley Calls On Cuomo To Lower Flags

Jul 21, 2015
As Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to lower American flags flying over state properties in honor of the five service members killed in the...

Tentative Schedule For Assemblymen Hawley And DenDekker’s Veterans/District Tour

Jul 15, 2015
WHO: Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), Assemblyman Michael DenDekker (D-Queens) WHAT: Veterans’ Affairs/Hawley’s District Tour WHEN: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Batavia Downs Gaming Tour/Lunch, 8315 Park Road, Batavia (TIME TBD)Batavia...

Assemblymen Steve Hawley And Michael DenDekker Conduct Veterans Tour

Jul 14, 2015
Assemblymen Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) and Michael DenDekker (D-Queens) will tour various veterans affairs organizations in Hawley’s district on Wednesday, July 15. The lawmakers are conducting the tour to raise awareness of veterans’ needs across...

Hawley: Gov. Sets Unfair Restrictions On Private Contractors, Is New York Really ‘Open For Business’?

Jul 8, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today criticized Gov. Cuomo’s moratorium of roadwork done by private contractors during the Independence Day weekend. The governor announced in a press release last week that private contractors working on state...

Hawley Announces July Mobile Office Hours

Jul 6, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is holding mobile office hours for his constituents during the month of July. The office hours will be attended by Hawley’s staff members. To schedule an appointment, please contact his office at hawleys@assembly.state.ny.us...

Hawley Announces 8th Annual Patriot Trip To Honor Veterans

Jul 2, 2015
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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) recently announced his 8th annual Patriot Trip to Washington D.C. will take place September 17 – September 20. Over 100 veterans and family members participated in the 2014 trip, which included stories of valiant...

Hawley: Big Game Rifle Hunting Now Legal In Genesee County

Jul 2, 2015
“I am pleased to announce that today Gov. Cuomo signed my bill (A.4367-A) into law to legalize big game rifle hunting in Genesee County. This is a win for sportsmen who treasure hunting as a right of passage they share with their children and for the...

Hawley: Independence Day A Time For Fun, Family And Patriotism

Jul 2, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today wished his constituents a safe and happy Independence Day. Hawley said the Fourth of July is a great time to enjoy outdoor summer fun with family and friends while reflecting on those who courageously fought...

Hawley: ‘Big Ugly’ Bill Lives Up To Its Name

Jun 25, 2015
“Tonight, I voted against omnibus legislation rushed through the legislative process on the final day of session because it contained a variety of poorly constructed bills. Despite the inclusion of mild tax rebates in the bill, we have not accounted...

Hawley: Upstate Ignored As ‘Corruption Session’ Comes To A Close

Jun 25, 2015
“This year’s session has been extremely dysfunctional and marred by gridlock and controversy. We saw the downfall of two of Albany’s most powerful elected officials; yet, there has been little to no meaningful ethics reform passed despite consistent...

Hawley: Assembly Finally Steps Up For Vets, Buy-Back Bill Receives Overwhelming Support

Jun 25, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today applauded the veterans’ buy-back bill that overwhelmingly passed the Assembly Wednesday. The bill, A.8174-A, will allow veterans to purchase up to three years of their military service from New York State...

Hawley Applauds $75 Million For Paving Projects, Increased Road Repairs

Jun 22, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today applauded the announcement of $75 million in paving projects spanning 428 miles of state highways across New York State. The level of repairs will be determined on a case-by-case basis and includes paving...

Senate, Assembly Pass Bill Providing Tax Incentives To Renovate Zombie Properties

Jun 19, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that a bill he introduced to provide tax incentives to renovate zombie properties in the City of Batavia, A.7570-A/S.5196A, was passed by the Assembly and Senate on Thursday. The legislation establishes...

Hawley: Assembly Passes Bill To Alleviate Zone Pricing For Gasoline

Jun 16, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the Assembly passed legislation he multi-sponsors to end the unfair practice of geographic zone pricing regarding gasoline sales. Hawley has been a leading opponent of this practice and has...

Hawley: Assembly Passes Big Game Rifle Hunting In Genesee County

Jun 16, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced that the Assembly has passed a bill to authorize big game rifle hunting in Genesee County. Assembly Bill 4367-A passed the house Monday and passed the Senate earlier this year. Hawley, a longtime...

Hawley Encourages Students To Participate In Assembly Summer Reading Challenge

Jun 16, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today announced the 2015 Assembly Summer Reading Challenge and encouraged students in his district to participate. The program, in cooperation with Summer Reading at New York Libraries, starts at the beginning...

Hawley Recognizes Local Towns For Making State And National Register Of Historic Places

Jun 16, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today recognized the Park State Historic District in the Village of Brockport and the Holley Village Historic District in the Village of Holley for their recommendation to the State and National Registry of Historic...

Hawley: ‘Corruption Session’ Highlights Need For Ethics Reform

Jun 15, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today outlined his priorities for the last scheduled week of the legislative session. He pushed for the Assembly to take up real ethics reform, including passage of a bill that would strip public officials of their...

Hawley: START-UP NY A Failed Business Venture

Jun 10, 2015
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) today criticized Gov. Cuomo’s economic development strategy, START-UP NY, which establishes exclusive tax-free zones on and near college and university centers where new businesses can re-locate from outside...