Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) together with local leaders accompanied the owner of the Ciao Pizza and Pasta and the officers of the Tai Shan Du Hu Association of America delivering hot food, to the 60 Pct. and face masks, surgical gloves and a variety of supplies to the 62 Pct and Coney Island Hospital yesterday April 30, 2020.

"With the help of the local businesses and organizations, we are able to show our appreciation to the first responders, who are risking not just their lives, but lives of their families as well as by keeping us all safe. I would like to extend my thanks to the owner of the Ciao Pizza and Pasta which is located on Bay Parkway and 71st Street and to the Tai Shan Du Hu Association of America for coming together in donating to our heroes. This is the time when we have to help each other and be strong. This act of kindness is showing that we are New Yorkers and we are strong, stronger than ever. The stronger we are the quicker we will be able to beat the invisible enemy that had attacked our country. Be safe, 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 would like personally to extend my gratitude to the owner of the Ciao Pizza and Pasta for his generous contribution of donating hot food to our first responders. 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," UPDC President Nino Magali said.

"I was happy to be able to work with the Tai Shan Du Hu Association of America in helping schedule their donations to the 62 Pct. and to Coney Island Hospital so we all can let these heroes know that we appreciate what they do for us. I thank this worthy organization for their community generosity in making these donations," District Leader Nancy Tong added.