Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) together with the United Progressive Democratic Club, President Nino Magali has organized hot food and cleaning supplies donation delivery on April 15, 2020, to the three FDNY firehouses in the district.

"Today UPDC President Nino Magali and myself along with the owner of Ciao Pizzeria located on Bay Parkway and 71 Street and Daniel Shlesinger from eAuto Lease in donating and delivering hot food and cleaning supplies to our neighborhood firehouses in my district. I thank them for their kindness and gratitude, which is greatly appreciated. The FDNY is the first responder who is risking their lives on a daily basis to protect us all. At times like this, we need to stay together and be strong. God Bless America and us all," Colton stated.

"One thing I truly admire and love, when people have heart, is humble and ready to show their appreciation, especially, at a time we are living in today's COVID -19 pandemic. I reached out to two local businesses in the community, expressing that local firehouses of FDNY were in dire need of cleaning supplies and that we wanted to provide some hot meals for their continued services as frontline first responders. Needless to say, neither business disappointed and quickly sprung into action. I thank Daniel Shlesinger and the entire eAuto Lease family and Angelo the owner of Ciao Pizza and Pasta for coming through during these hard times! When we thanked the people behind these generous contributions. Actions as such are what restores all faith in humanity and prove that we are NY Strong! This too shall pass and we are all definitely in this together! Stay strong, stay safe and God Bless everyone," continued UPDC President Magali.

“I did this out of love and just want to help get our city back to normal, the greatest place on Earth,” said Daniel Shlesinger

“Not a problem, anything I can do to help out, we are in this together and now is the time to come together!” added Angelo the owner of Ciao Pizza and Pasta.