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AM Colton, CM Zhuang Call for Independent Asbestos Inspection at Homeless Shelter Site

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Following the discovery of what may be asbestos during the demolition of a controversial proposed homeless shelter, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst,...

Asbestos Press Conference Advisory

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) will be holding a press conference outside the...

A Driving Impulse: AM Colton Sponsors Bevy of Legislation to Benefit Motorists

A series of bills sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is targeted at assisting motorists. One, A09307, would require that all cars, new and used, sold at motor vehicle dealerships in New York...

“This is What We Feared”: AM Colton Expresses Outrage That Asbestos Found at Homeless Shelter Site

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With the discovery of asbestos at the site of the controversial homeless shelter, where demolition was underway, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is calling on the city to take a more responsible approach...

AM Colton Sponsors Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Teachers Who Buy Classroom Supplies

A bill sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) would allow New York teachers in grades K through 12 to deduct annually from their state income taxes up to $500 spent on outfitting their classrooms....

AM Colton’s Bill Requiring MTA Disclosure of Bed Bug Infestations Passes Assembly

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) that would mandate rapid disclosure by the MTA of bed bug infestations on board its trains and buses has passed the New York State Assembly...

Community Rises Up Against Sunday Night Construction Activity at 86th Street Homeless Shelter Site

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Just one day after Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D—Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Height, Boro Park and Sunset Park), joined by hundreds of area...

Homeless Shelter Rally Advisory

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) will be spearheading a community protest against...

Local Women of Distinction Honored by Assemblyman Colton and Councilmember Zhuang

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Nearly 120 local women were honored on Sunday, March 22, as 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...

Women of Distinction Advisory

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) will be hosting their annual Women of Distinction...
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