Press Releases

Assemblyman Colton Honored by Met Council

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The Met Council, the largest Jewish non-profit organization in the United States whose goal is to fight poverty, has honored Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) with its Community Leadership Award. Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Colton’s Parking Ticket Bill Passes the Assembly

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) that would mandate that parking tickets that are illegible, contain misdescribed information or are missing specific information required by...

Assemblyman Colton’s Bed Bug Bill Passes the Assembly

Legislation that would require the MTA to notify the public about bed bug infestations discovered on its trains and buses that was sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has been approved by...

Assemblyman Colton Honors Chinese American Railroad Workers in Albany

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A resolution introduced in the New York State Assembly by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has made history as the first legislative recognition by a state of the important legacy of the Chinese American...

Assemblyman Colton Announces Celebration of Chinese-American Railroad Workers in Albany

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) led a press conference outside his Brooklyn office on Saturday, May 10, the anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, to announce a celebration...

Here We Go Again: Police Brought in to Cow Demonstrators Opposing Coyle Street Homeless Shelter

It’s the same old story at a new location, as the NYPD was called by city officials in to break up a protest against building a homeless shelter in Sheepshead Bay, says Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights),...

Assemblyman Colton and Councilmember Zhuang Lead Earth Day Cleanup in Seth Low Park

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To mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, Boro Park and Sunset Park) picked...

Assemblyman Colton’s Weekly Pop-Up Office is Open for Business

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Have an issue that needs resolution? Not sure where to turn? Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has just opened a pop-up office in the heart of Bensonhurst to assist constituents who have issues to bring...

AM Colton Sponsors Bill to Stop Car Insurers from Raising Rates on Seniors on Age-Only Basis

Contending that safe drivers who have reached a milestone birthday should not be penalized in the pocketbook simply because they have attained a specific age, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced...

Assemblyman Colton Delivers Turkeys Across District in Advance of Thanksgiving

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There was lots of merriment as Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) visited community groups and senior centers across his district in the days leading up to Thanksgiving to distribute turkeys that were...

Assemblyman Colton Participates in Food Giveaway at Marlboro Houses

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and staff members joined with leaders of the Marlboro Residents Association in a food giveaway on Friday, October 18 that drew approximately 150 families living in the...

“Never Forget” – Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Hold Community Memorial for Victims of 9/11

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D— Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, Boro Park and Sunset Park) marked the 23rd anniversary of the September...

Assemblyman Colton Joins Community Members at 62nd Precinct Night Out

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) was among the crowd enjoying the festivities at the 62nd Precinct Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday evening, August 13. The event, postponed for a week because of heavy...

Assemblyman Colton Salutes Local Residents Who Proudly Fly the Flag

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There’s no time like the present to fly the American flag, says Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) who has been seeking out homes in his district where Old Glory is flying with plans to send letters...

Assemblyman Colton Distributes Turkeys in Advance of Thanksgiving

Across southwestern Brooklyn, the Thanksgiving countdown is underway, as Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has begun distributing turkeys to a variety of community groups within his district for them...

Fight Against Kings Highway Homeless Shelter is Continuing, Says Assemblyman Colton

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) continues to battle against the city’s plan to open a homeless shelter at the corner of Kings Highway and West 13th Street. “Putting a homeless shelter at 137 Kings...

Assemblyman Colton Leads Rally of SHSAT Supporters

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Supporters of the SHSAT, the Specialized High School Admission Test, rallied in support of the test outside the office of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) on Monday, August 28. Holding signs proclaiming...

Assemblyman Colton is Pleased that CEC 20 has Approved a Resolution Supporting State Assembly Bill A01275 Naming the Lunar New Year a State Holiday

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is pleased that the Community Education Council for District 20 at their monthly calendar meeting on February 8th, 2023 had approved a resolution supporting State...

Assemblyman Colton is Strongly Opposing the Proposed Homeless Shelter Location at 137 Kings Highway as he Continues Leading the Fight

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is continuing his fight against the proposed homeless shelter at the 137 Kings Highway location, Brooklyn, NY. “On Friday, February 3rd, 2023, at 10:30 am, on the...

Assemblymembers Colton and Lee Urge Passage of the Assembly Bill #1275 in the 2023-24 Session to Create the Asian Lunar Year as a New Public Holiday in New York State

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) introduced Bill #9541 in the 2021-22 assembly session to create Asian Lunar Year as a new public holiday in New York State. “Asian Americans have played a vital...