Press Releases

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...

AM Colton, CM Zhuang to Hold Emergency Protest Against 86th Street Homeless Shelter

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With the city doubling down on its intention to build a homeless shelter at 86th Street and 25th Avenue, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst, Bath Beach,...

Colton, Zhuang to hold Women of Distinction Event

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...

AM Colton, CM Zhuang to Hold Emergency Protest Against 86th Street Homeless Shelter

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With the city doubling down on its intention to build a homeless shelter at 86th Street and 25th Avenue, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst, Bath Beach,...

Community Board 11 Votes to Back Assemblyman Colton’s Bill Requiring MTA Service Change Notice

At its March meeting, Brooklyn’s Community Board 11 voted overwhelmingly to support legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) that, if signed into law, would require the MTA to provide...

Community Board 11 Votes to Back Assemblyman Colton’s Bill Requiring MTA Service Change Notice

At its March meeting, Brooklyn’s Community Board 11 voted overwhelmingly to support legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) that, if signed into law, would require the MTA to provide...

Assemblyman Colton Holds Rally in Opposition to Proposed Homeless Shelter

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Hundreds and hundreds of people turned out despite the rain at a rally organized by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember-Elect Susan Zhuang to demonstrate their opposition to a planned...

AM Colton Blasts City’s Plan to Advance 86th Street Shelter, Readies Bill That Would Prohibit It

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) strongly condemns the decision of the city’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to proceed with construction of the controversial homeless shelter slated for 86th...

Assemblyman Colton Sponsors Legislation to Look into Widespread Pesticide Applications in NYC

Out of concern that widespread spraying of pesticides – such as has occurred over the past two decades to combat West Nile Virus – could have potential health implications, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker...

Bill Sponsored by AM Colton that Would Require MTA Service Change Notifications Passes Assembly

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) that would require the MTA to notify local elected officials and community boards of any planned transit service changes unanimously passed...

Assemblyman Colton Sponsors Legislation to Require Evening Parking Ticket Adjudication Hours

With the number of parking tickets in New York City doubling in the past decade, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced legislation that would require cities in New York State with populations...