Assemblyman Colton is Taking Crime Seriously and Has Been Proactively Fighting Against it in the Neighborhood
Apr 26, 2022
Press Releases
Assemblyman Colton is Pleased That the NYS Budget Agreement Has Been Reached
Apr 14, 2022
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is pleased that Governor Hochul has announced that a budget agreement has been reached and the budget addresses key priorities in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Currently,...
Assemblyman Colton is Saddened by Yesterday's Gruesome Attack on the "N" Line During the Morning Rush Hour
Apr 13, 2022
Assemblyman Colton Condemns Putin for Invading Ukraine in a Senseless War
Mar 28, 2022
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) condemned Russia for invading Ukraine. As Pope Francis said, “the threat of a global conflict spawned by Russia's invasion of Ukraine should convince everyone...
Assemblyman Colton Honors Outstanding Community Women for The 2022 Women of Distinction Award
Mar 27, 2022
Assemblyman Colton is Infuriated with the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs Proposal to Close Brooklyn and Manhattan VA Medical Centers
Mar 21, 2022
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) said that the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs released a proposal Monday, March 14th, 2022 to close two of the VA hospitals in NYC. “After the clear...
Assemblyman Colton Signs on to a Letter to State Comptroller DiNapoli Requesting his Office to Take Actions Regarding Divestment from Certain Russian State-Owned Investments and Assets
Mar 3, 2022
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) joined his colleagues in signing a letter circulated by assembly member Ken Zebrowski to State Comptroller DiNapoli requesting his office to take actions regarding...
Assemblyman Colton Calls for Additional Education Money to Be Directed Toward the Individual Needs of All Students
Feb 26, 2022
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) says that a $2.1 billion increase in public education funds proposed by Governor Hochul must be directed toward the individual needs of all students. “The additional...
Candlelight Vigil in Support of the People of Ukraine Sunday, February 27, 2022, at 4:00 PM
Feb 26, 2022
Asser Levy/Seaside Park302 Sea Breeze Ave.Brooklyn, NY 11224(Surf Ave. between Ocean Parkway and West 5th St.) BROOKLYN, NY - Community activists in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn’s Little Odessa neighborhood, will be holding a massive rally in support...
Assemblyman Colton Calls on the Public Service Commission to Intervene and Stop Con Edison’s Recent Rate Hikes
Feb 23, 2022
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) says that recent Con Edison delivery rate hikes will drive New Yorkers to move out of their homes and leave NYC for good.“The New Yorkers are already paying the...
Assemblyman Colton Strongly Supports Mayor Eric Adams’s Blueprint Plan to End Gun Violence in the City
Jan 27, 2022
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is grieving as we now bid farewell to the two NYPD officers Jason Rivera and officer Wilbert Mora. The two heroes made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting all New...
Assemblyman Colton Says That Homeless Shelters Are Dangerous for Homeless Residents and Nothing More Than a Money-Making Machine
Jan 17, 2022
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) had alerted the community in November of 2021, that city is planning to build a homeless shelter at 137 Kings Highway. My office conducted research and discovered...
Assemblyman Colton Attended 62 Precinct Police Luncheon Organized by Dr. Gary Chen
Dec 22, 2021
Assemblyman Colton Calls Upon the City Council to Pass Bill Int. 2374-2021 Classroom Capacity
Dec 13, 2021
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) said that the City Council has been rushing through many controversial bills. How about passing a practical bill Int. 2374-2021, a classroom capacity? “The...
Assemblyman Colton Calls Upon Parents to Express Their Opinion on What Kind of Chancellor NYC Schools Need
Nov 29, 2021
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) calls upon parents to voice their opinion on what kind of Chancellor NYC schools must have. “I believe that the next NYC schools Chancellor must be someone who...
Assemblyman Colton Says the Tragic Incident Occurred a Day After He Visits the Highway Patrol Unit
Nov 12, 2021
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 visited Highway Patrol Unit 2 to present a citation to Detective Anthony Steward for exceptional service in arranging a funeral...
Assemblyman Colton Is Outraged That Insurance Companies Are Taking Advantage of Homeowners by Denying Sewer Backup Coverage
Nov 8, 2021
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is outraged at insurance companies denying sewer backup coverage to their policyholders. “I am furious and strongly believe that it is wrong for the insurance companies...
Assemblyman Colton Sounds Alert to the Community That Another Homeless Shelter Will be Built at 137 Kings Highway in Brooklyn by Mayor de Blasio
Nov 1, 2021
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) alerts the community that the city is planning to build another homeless shelter at 137 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. “I was informed by the NYC Department of Social...
Assemblyman Colton Alerts Families That the Deadline to Sign-Up for Monthly Advanced Child Tax Credit Is November 15
Oct 29, 2021
Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Dyker Heights) alerts families that the deadline to sign up for monthly advanced child tax credit is November 15, 2021. “The American Rescue Plan that passed in March has expanded...
Assemblyman Colton Cosponsored Assembly Bill A-471, Signed by Gov. Hochul in Il Centro Brooklyn
Oct 29, 2021
