Press Releases

Assemblyman Colton Applauds Governor Hochul’s Focus on Affordability, Public Safety

In the wake of Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State speech, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is praising the governor’s intention of broadening affordability for middle class New Yorkers,...

Assemblyman Colton Marks Impending First Lunar New Year Statewide School Holiday

When the Lunar New Year kicks off this year on Wednesday, January 29, public schools across the state of New York will be closed for the holiday, thanks to legislation signed into law in 2023 sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst,...

Assemblyman Colton Demands Panel for Educational Policy Approve SHSAT Contract Immediately

With the city’s Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) delaying approval of the Department of Education’s choice to design a digital test for admission to the city’s specialized high schools, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Focus on Solving SNAP Scams with State Agencies

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) had an extended meeting with an array of state...

Assemblyman Colton Hosts Toy Donation Drop-Off at Kings Highway Office

It’s a holiday tradition. As he does every year, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is collecting new toys at his community office, 155 Kings Highway, for distribution through Toys for Tots as well...

Assemblyman Colton Delivers Turkeys Across District in Advance of Thanksgiving

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There was lots of merriment as Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) visited community groups and senior centers across his district in the days leading up to Thanksgiving to distribute turkeys that were...

Assemblyman Colton Honors Centenarian

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) was on hand to mark the 100th birthday of one local resident, Boris Sirota, who was born in Ukraine and fought valiantly for the allies in World War II. The celebration...

Assemblyman Colton Honors Centenarian

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) was on hand to mark the 100th birthday of one local resident, Boris Sirota, who was born in Ukraine and fought valiantly for the allies in World War II. The celebration...

Cleanup Advisory

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) will be holding a community cleanup on Saturday, November 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with participants meeting at 29 Bay 25th Street and fanning out from there. This Saturday’s...

Opposition to Proposed Homeless Shelter Brought Thousands to the Polls, Says Assemblyman Colton

A huge voter turnout in southwestern Brooklyn was due in part to community mobilization that began as a fight against a homeless shelter proposed for 86th Street and 25th Avenue, says Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Demand City Declare State of Emergency to Address Homeless Issue

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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) held a press conference on Thursday, November...

Shelter Media Advisory

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) will be holding a press conference on Thursday, November 21 at 9:00 a.m., outside 2501 86th Street, the site of the controversial proposed homeless shelter, to call...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Demand City Declare State of Emergency to Address Homeless Issue

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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) held a press conference on Thursday, November...

Cleanup Advisory

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) will be holding a community cleanup on Saturday, November 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with participants meeting at 29 Bay 25th Street and fanning out from there. This Saturday’s...

Assemblyman Colton Asks for Volunteers for Upcoming Local Cleanup

It’s time to get the brooms and shovels out again. Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) will be holding a community cleanup on Saturday, November 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in conjunction with the Chinese...

Assemblyman Colton Asks for Volunteers for Upcoming Local Cleanup

It’s time to get the brooms and shovels out again. Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) will be holding a community cleanup on Saturday, November 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in conjunction with the Chinese...

Local Veterans Saluted by Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang

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To mark Veterans Day, 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), in conjunction with FIAO...

Local Veterans Saluted by Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang

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To mark Veterans Day, 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), in conjunction with FIAO...

Veterans Day Event Media 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), in conjunction with FIAO Brooklyn and the Chinese...

Halloween Trick or Treating Advisory

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) will be holding a Halloween event for neighborhood children on Halloween, October 31, between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. “This is always a fun afternoon,” said Assemblyman...