Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) with the 47th Assembly District Leader Nancy Tong attended Community Unity Rally which was organized by Council Member Chaim Deutsch and Council Member Margaret...

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) had a very successful annual TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE for the U. S. Marine Corps. “I’m very happy that my office was able to collect a number of Toys for...

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Dyker Heights) is happy to hear that the signage bill will be voted on in the city council next week. According to Council Member Espinal’s office, the bill’s introducer,...

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Dyker Heights) strongly supports an addendum to the sign and awning regulations that was proposed by council member Mark Gjonaj, who is the chairman of the New York City Council's...

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) send a letter to the Empire/Anthem Insurance Company President & CEO Gail K. Boudreaux, regarding the contract negotiation with all New York-Presbyterian facilities,...

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) send a letter to the New York City MTA President Andy Byford opposing any fare increase. “I am outraged with the fare increase proposal and I strongly oppose...

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) and 47th Assembly District Leader Nancy Tong had sponsored a meeting to recognize our veterans on November 14, 2018. Councilman Chaim Deutsch, who is chair of...

“I am very disturbed by the news that another hit-and-run happened on Argyle Road in Brooklyn that left a 10-year-old child injured,” said Assemblyman Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Dyker Heights) Colton states the Senate...

A six-foot long metal section blew off the roof of the proposed Southwest Garbage Station, landing on the adjacent property, this past Monday night, nearly hitting two persons and two parked cars. On Monday evening, after a normal storm that lasted...

We can all agree that women deserve every opportunity to achieve prosperity. Unfortunately, in the year 2016, women are still facing unfair barriers to success, especially in the workplace. The good news is that we’re working together to address these...

On July 14, 1964, accompanied by a heavy police presence because of numerous violent threats made on his life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. arrived in Springfield, Massachusetts, to deliver a commencement speech at Springfield College. “Violence often...

“As we embark on a new legislative session, the challenges – and opportunities – are clear. The focus must be on making New York stronger and helping families get ahead by increasing opportunities and fairness. Last year, the Assembly Majority was...

“In 2014, New York State voters launched the Assembly into the digital age by amending the state constitution to allow paperless tracking of legislation. This means that instead of placing physical copies of bills on legislators’ desks while they...

La escena de un soldado abrazando a su familia tras regresar a casa es hermosa e inolvidable. Sin embargo, para muchos, la reunión marca el comienzo de una nueva serie de retos. Los veteranos enfrentan muchos obstáculos al esforzarse por reingresar...