Press Releases

Assemblyman Colton Promotes Civics Education Through New Legislation

With the goal of teaching young people across New York State about the way government works, and their crucial part in it, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced legislation that would mandate...

Assemblyman Colton Calls for Traffic Study of Bath Avenue, Where 11-Year-Old Was Killed Thursday

In the wake of the horrific accident that claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl walking home from school, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is calling on the city’s Department of Transportation to...

Assemblyman Colton Gears Up for Start of Lunar New Year

With the first day of the Lunar New Year right around the corner, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is getting ready to celebrate with his constituents. The Year of the Horse begins on February 17, and...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang to Highlight Local Women and their Contributions

Neighborhood women will be in the spotlight during March, Women’s History Month, thanks to an annual celebration highlighting their achievements that will be hosted by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights)...

Assemblyman Colton Urges Community to Look Out for Each Other as Second Snowstorm Threatens

With a possible second major snowstorm in the offing for the coming weekend, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is reminding area residents to reach out to neighbors who might need help, whether with...

AM Colton, CM Zhuang Throw Support Behind New Community Effort to Thwart Homeless Shelter

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A new milestone has been reached in the fight to prevent a homeless shelter from being built at 86th Street and 25th Avenue, as area residents have filed an appeal, supported by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker...

Assemblyman Colton Introduces Legislation to Provide Free Bus Service to Students, Seniors

With an eye to assisting older New Yorkers and students, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced three pieces of legislation that would make riding MTA city buses free for many New Yorkers....

Assemblymember Colton Co-Hosts Forum on New Utrecht Library Affordable Housing Proposal

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Seeking to learn how area residents and businesspeople feel about a proposal to build affordable housing on top of a brand-new library at the site of the current New Utrecht Library and the adjacent municipal parking lot, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend,...

AM Colton Appreciates Efforts by Residents, Elected Officials and Organizations to Replace Stolen Toys

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Since word got out that the toys left in the Toys for Tots box at the district office of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) had been filched, numerous generous people and organizations have stepped in...

Present Perfect: AM Colton Congratulates St. Peter’s Catholic Academy Students on Generosity

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) joined students and staff at St. Peter’s Catholic Academy on Wednesday, December 10, for an assembly and party that culminated in a presentation by the students of...

Toys for Tots Donations Stolen from Assemblyman Colton’s District Office

The Grinch paid an unwelcome visit to the district office of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights), making off with whatever toys had been left in the Toys for Tots box in the office’s anteroom. The theft...

Assemblyman Colton Welcomes Steady Stream of Constituents to District and Pop-Up Offices

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Well-known for its careful attention to constituent issues, the office of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) welcomes hundreds of local residents each month who come in with a wide range of concerns....

Assemblyman Colton Launches 2025 Holiday Toy Drive

There’s no time like the present! Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has kicked off his 2025 office toy drive, with all toys collected to be distributed through Toys for Tots to children who otherwise...

AM Colton, CM Zhuang Demand City Closely Review Demo Permit for Homeless Shelter Site

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Alleging a potentially dangerous series of irregularities, 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...

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...

Assemblyman Colton is Pleased to Announce that he Allocated $1,000,000 in Capital Funding to the NYC Health +/South Brooklyn Health

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Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is happy to announce that yesterday at the press conference a $1,000,000 check in Capital Funding was presented to the NYC Health+/South Brooklyn Health CEO Svetlana...

Assemblyman Colton Strongly Believes that NYC Administration Must Continue to Strengthen and Enforce the Use of Kendra’s Law

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is saying that NYC Administration strengthens and enforces the use of Kendra’s law. “I voted for Kendra's Law which is a state law that allows court-ordered...

Assemblyman Colton is Requesting that NYC and the NYS Department of Health Put Coney Island Hospital on the List for the Updated COVID-19 Boosters

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) said that constituents have complained to him that NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island does not provide the updated COVID-19 booster. “I understand that Coney...