Press Releases

Assemblyman Colton and Councilmember Zhuang’s Cleanup Along 86th Street a Huge Success

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Crews of volunteers organized by 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) took to 86th...

“We Are Watching Everything You Do,” Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Warn Homeless Shelter Developer

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With the stop work order lifted by the city’s Department of Buildings on the site of the proposed homeless shelter at 86th Street and 25th Avenue, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and Councilmember...

Assemblyman Colton and Councilmember Zhuang Announce Another Successful Cleanup

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A crew of approximately 50 volunteers aged seven to 85 pitched in to beautify the community during a cleanup organized by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D— Bensonhurst,...

Assemblyman Colton Praises Governor Hochul for Delaying Implementation of Congestion Pricing

Stressing the impact that congestion pricing would have had on outer borough residents and small businesses, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is applauding New York Governor Kathy Hochul for having...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Looking for Volunteers to Join First Community Cleanup of the Season

Are you interested in taking part in a local cleanup? If so, 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 Salutes Local Residents Who Proudly Fly the Flag

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There’s no time like the present to fly the American flag, says Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) who has been seeking out homes in his district where Old Glory is flying with plans to send letters...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Lead Homeless Shelter Protest at City Hall

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Thousands of protesters, led by 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), gathered at City...

Assemblyman Colton Celebrates Expanded Tax Credit for Working Families in State Budget

An expanded tax credit targeted at New York families that was part of the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, will benefit his constituents and many other New Yorkers, according to Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Blast Shelter Developer for Stop Work Order Violation

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Vigilance pays! Once again, the developer who is trying to construct a homeless shelter at 86th Street and 25th Avenue has been stopped in his tracks, this time after area residents noticed that work was going on at the site, where a recently posted Stop...

Public Safety Will Be Enhanced by New Measures Aimed at Unlicensed Cannabis Shops

There are many wins for community residents in the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget, according to Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights), including a comprehensive package of bills targeting the proliferation...

Assemblyman Colton Applauds Retail Theft Deterrent Measures Passed as Part of FY2025 Budget

A package of measures to combat the scourge of retail theft is among the public safety initiatives passed in conjunction with the Fiscal Year 2025 budget with the strong support of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and...

Paralegal to Assist with Immigration Aid at Office of Assemblyman Colton

To assist constituents with immigration questions and issues, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) will be hosting a paralegal from COJO Flatbush weekly at his office. The paralegal, who has received training...

Assemblymember Colton Sponsors Legislation to Require MTA to Make Bedbug Notifications

Legislation that would require the MTA to post notifications of bedbug infestations on subways, trains and buses that was sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has passed the Assembly. The bill...

Assemblyman Colton and Councilmember Zhuang Honor Local Women Leaders

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The achievements of the women of southwestern Brooklyn were in the spotlight as Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights,...

Assemblyman Colton Introduces Legislation to Help Safeguard Police Dogs

With the goal of helping to protect police dogs, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced legislation that would establish a police canine vest fund to supply police K9s in New York State with...

Assemblyman Colton Sponsors Food Distribution

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On Tuesday, February 20, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) sponsored a successful food distribution at Shore Haven Residences in Bath Beach. “I was delighted to be on hand to help give out a wide variety...

Huge Crowd Gathers to Protest Proposed Homeless Shelter on 86th Street

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Hundreds of neighborhood residents joined Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and Councilmember Susan Zhuang at the site of a proposed homeless shelter at 86th Street and 25th Avenue on Sunday, February...

Assemblyman Colton Sponsors Food Distribution

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On Tuesday, February 20, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) sponsored a successful food distribution at Shore Haven Residences in Bath Beach. “I was delighted to be on hand to help give out a wide variety...

Assemblyman Colton Launches Task Force to Battle Proposed 86th Street Homeless Shelter

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Approximately 200 people gathered together on Sunday afternoon at the urging of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights), who with Councilmember Susan Zhuang is launching a task force to prevent the construction...

Assemblyman Colton Distributes Turkeys in Advance of Thanksgiving

Across southwestern Brooklyn, the Thanksgiving countdown is underway, as Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has begun distributing turkeys to a variety of community groups within his district for them...