Assemblymember William Colton announces the New York State Assembly’s passing of legislation to address the increasing heroin and opioid epidemic in New York State and New York City. Several bills, targeting remediation of this epidemic, have been passed...

As State Assemblyman, I join Councilman Mark Treyger in condemning those responsible for distributing leaflets aimed at sowing hate against any group in our community. To engage in general stereotype attacks on any group of people sows the seeds of...

Date: Wednesday April 23, 2014Time: 7:30pmPlace: Community Room at 29 Bay 25th Street,Brooklyn, NY 11214 (between Benson Avenue & 86th Street) On April 23, 2014, Assemblyman William Colton (D, WFP – Brooklyn, 47th Assembly District) will be holding...

The New York State Legislature has been engaged in debates for the State’s Budget, with a final deal now agreed upon. There has been particular focus on the proposal to supply monies for education, especially universal pre-kindergarten programs. Governor...

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Assemblyman Colton is announcing the creation of the Veterans’ Employment Portal on the NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs website. The portal is meant to serve as a resource to veterans in obtaining and maintaining employment in both the public and...

For a medical emergency, please call 911. Q. A resident is running out of food and water; what can he or she do?A. For food and water, please call 311 or 211, or seek a member of the Police or Fire Department, or a member of the National Guard,...

Assemblyman William Colton (D-47 AD) has made arrangements with Coney Island Hospital (CIH)) to have free flu shots administered on Thursday, September 20 from 11 AM to 1 PM. CIH Medical personnel will administer the flu shots in their Mobile Van...

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Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Assemblyman William Colton (D WFP 47 AD), celebrating the successful campaign of thousands of signatures, dozens of letters from community groups and a partnership formed with community people, and community organizations, including...

The fight to restore vital bus service in Southwest Brooklyn has gained significant momentum as the Transport Workers Union Local 100 has signed on to support Assemblyman William Colton’s effort to return B64 bus service to Southwest Brooklyn residents....

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On May 28, Memorial Day, we are given a chance to honor our nation’s fallen heroes and reflect on their bravery in making the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard our precious freedom. This year, as we remember those have died in America’s wars throughout...