Press Releases

MetroCard Assistance Coming to Assemblyman Colton’s Office on October 18

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) will host the MetroCard Mobile Staff at his district office, 155 Kings Highway, on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon. The MetroCard staff will be on hand...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Mark Holocaust Survivor’s 100th Birthday

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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) were on hand on Friday, September 27, at the Marks...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Mark Holocaust Survivor’s 100th Birthday

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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) were on hand on Friday, September 27, at the Marks...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Warn EBT Recipients About Recent Scam

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D—Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, Boro Park and Sunset Park) are warning individuals who are enrolled in the Supplemental...

Assemblyman Colton to DOE: “Distribute Governor’s Afterschool Funding Quickly and Equitably”

In the wake of Governor Kathy Hochul’s allocation of $3 million in funding targeted at organizations that had not received state monies for afterschool programs for the 2024-2025 school year, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath...

Assemblyman Colton Honors Neighborhood Stalwart

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To mark the 80th anniversary of southwest Brooklyn’s most recognizable ice cream purveyor, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) recently presented Maria “the Ice Cream Girl” Campanella with an Assembly...

“Never Forget” – Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Hold Community Memorial for Victims of 9/11

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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) marked the 23rd anniversary of the September...

9-11 Memorial 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) invite members of the media to join them at a...

Cleanup 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 community cleanup on Saturday,...

Assemblyman Colton Calls for Restoration of Afterschool Funding to Local Providers

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is outraged that, despite an overall increase of more than $15 million in state funding allocated to such programs, long-established and successful afterschool programs...

Assemblyman Colton’s Statement on Water Main Break at Cropsey Avenue and Bay 37th Street

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) was at the site of the water main break, and spoke with workers there who told him that the water would be on by 3 p.m. However, they also told him that repairs would...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang to Hold 9/11 Memorial

Local residents are invited to join 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) at a memorial...

Another Successful Cleanup in the Books, Says Assemblyman Colton

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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 community cleanup in partnership with...

Hundreds Attend Rally on 36th Day of Homeless Shelter Protest

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Facing a sea of protest signs and American flags held by opponents of the homeless shelter proposed for 25th Avenue and 86th Street, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) led a rally at the site featuring...

Assemblyman Colton Joins Community Members at 62nd Precinct Night Out

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) was among the crowd enjoying the festivities at the 62nd Precinct Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday evening, August 13. The event, postponed for a week because of heavy...

Assemblyman Colton Warns of Block-Busting Attempt Apparently Launched by Real Estate Agent

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is alerting residents living near the site of the proposed homeless shelter at 86th Street and 25th Avenue that a real estate agent may be trying to drum up business...

Assemblyman Colton Lauds Activists Registering Voters at Homeless Shelter Site

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is praising community activists keeping a close eye on the site of a contested homeless shelter who are using their ongoing presence at the site to advance democracy,...

Assemblyman Colton Leads Another Successful Community Cleanup

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Wielding brooms and trash bags, approximately 50 local volunteers led by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) participated in a community cleanup on Saturday, July 20. The cleanup was also sponsored by...

Assemblyman Colton Applauds Dr. Law’s Appointment to State AAPI Commission

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is delighted to congratulate community stalwart Dr. Tim Law, the founder of the Chinese American Social Services Center (CASS), who has been appointed to the New York...

Assemblyman Colton Applauds Dr. Law’s Appointment to State AAPI Commission

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is delighted to congratulate community stalwart Dr. Tim Law, the founder of the Chinese American Social Services Center (CASS), who has been appointed to the New York...