Assemblyman Colton Holds Rally in Opposition to Proposed Homeless Shelter
Mar 12, 2026
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AM Colton Blasts City’s Plan to Advance 86th Street Shelter, Readies Bill That Would Prohibit It
Mar 10, 2026
Assemblyman Colton Sponsors Legislation to Look into Widespread Pesticide Applications in NYC
Mar 9, 2026
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
Feb 27, 2026
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
Feb 25, 2026
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...
Assemblyman Colton Introduces Legislation Making September 11 a New York State Public Holiday
Feb 20, 2026
Citing the ongoing impact of the 9/11 attacks on New York City, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is calling for the state to designate the anniversary of the attacks as a public holiday. Legislation...
Assemblyman Colton Expresses Outrage at Idea of Raising NYC Property Taxes
Feb 18, 2026
In response to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s suggestion that, if Albany does not approve a tax hike on corporations and the wealthiest New Yorkers, New York City property taxes be raised 9.5 percent, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst,...
Assemblyman Colton Introduces Bill to Rein in Littering from Plastic Bottle Caps
Feb 17, 2026
With an eye on the environment and the creatures that share the planet with us, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced legislation that, if enacted, would require the plastic bottle caps on...
AM Colton Introduces Legislation to Mandate NYS Provide Chip-Enabled EBT Cards to Recipients
Feb 13, 2026
To help counter the ongoing theft of SNAP benefits, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced legislation that, if enacted, would require the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability...
Assemblyman Colton Promotes Civics Education Through New Legislation
Feb 9, 2026
With the goal of teaching young people across New York State about the way government works, and their crucial part in it, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced legislation that would mandate...
