On July 14, 1964, accompanied by a heavy police presence because of numerous violent threats made on his life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. arrived in Springfield, Massachusetts, to deliver a commencement speech at Springfield College. “Violence often...

“As we embark on a new legislative session, the challenges – and opportunities – are clear. The focus must be on making New York stronger and helping families get ahead by increasing opportunities and fairness. Last year, the Assembly Majority was...

“In 2014, New York State voters launched the Assembly into the digital age by amending the state constitution to allow paperless tracking of legislation. This means that instead of placing physical copies of bills on legislators’ desks while they...

La escena de un soldado abrazando a su familia tras regresar a casa es hermosa e inolvidable. Sin embargo, para muchos, la reunión marca el comienzo de una nueva serie de retos. Los veteranos enfrentan muchos obstáculos al esforzarse por reingresar...

看到士兵回來時擁抱家人是多麼美好而難忘的一幕。然而，對許多人來說，團圓是一系列新挑戰的開始。退伍軍人努力重新回到復員生活並進入勞動力大軍之後會面臨許多障礙，他們往往同時還要對付在保衛我們的自由時所遭受到的心身創傷。我們要趁著11月11日退伍軍人節之際，表彰這些英雄們為我們的國家所作的服務，並且重新向他們承諾，我們一定會給予他們應有的支持。...

The sight of a soldier embracing family after returning home is a beautiful and unforgettable scene. For many, though, the reunion signals the beginning of a new set of challenges. Veterans face many obstacles as they strive to re-enter civilian life...

Assemblyman William Colton (47AD D, WFP) has partnered with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Every year, this program is an opportunity for less privileged kids to receive new toys for the holidays. 47 Assembly District Leaders Nancy Tong...

Assemblyman William Colton has partnered with Councilman Mark Treyger, as well as community leaders Nancy Tong and Charles Ragusa to host a neighborhood clean-up event around Bensonhurst and 86th Street. This event was the second of the year as a part...

El asambleísta William Colton (D-Brooklyn) ayudó a aprobar la Ley de Salud de Nueva York para crear un plan de salud universal que provea cobertura a todos los residentes del estado de Nueva York (A.5062). Además de asegurar cuidado de salud de calidad...

Assemblyman William Colton (D-Brooklyn) helped pass the New York Health Act to create a universal health plan to cover every New York State resident (A.5062). In addition to ensuring quality health care to all, the reform would significantly reduce costs....

As summer approaches, many of us in southwest Brooklyn will be celebrating Memorial Day by enjoying barbecues, parties and time off from work and school. But while we gather with our families and spend time resting and relaxing, it’s important that...

Assemblyman William Colton (D-Brooklyn) announced that he helped pass a series of measures that would continue to address the growing costs of child care and the need for parents to have affordable, reliable, safe places to send their children. The legislation...

El asambleísta William Colton (D-Brooklyn) anunció que ayudó a aprobar una serie de medidas que continuarían abordando los aumentantes costos del cuido infantil y la necesidad de los padres de tener lugares seguros, confiables y económicos para enviar...

Assemblyman William Colton (D-Brooklyn) announced the Assembly will take up a series of bills this week promoting women’s equality and economic security for all New Yorkers. The legislation – which continues the Assembly Majority’s comprehensive...

Assemblyman William Colton presentsFree public seminar:'Are Your Ready For Retirement?'April 30 (Thursday), 2015Time: 6:45 - 8:30 P.M.Address: 29 Bay 25 St., Brooklyn, NY 11214(at the meeting room of United Progressive Democratic Club) On this meeting...

Dear Friend, Assembly Member William Colton (47th Assembly District – Brooklyn) and Council Member Mark Treyger (47th Council District – Brooklyn) are hosting a Pre-K Enrollment Specialist on Monday, August 11, 2014. The Pre-K Enrollment Specialist...