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...

看到士兵回來時擁抱家人是多麼美好而難忘的一幕。然而，對許多人來說，團圓是一系列新挑戰的開始。退伍軍人努力重新回到復員生活並進入勞動力大軍之後會面臨許多障礙，他們往往同時還要對付在保衛我們的自由時所遭受到的心身創傷。我們要趁著11月11日退伍軍人節之際，表彰這些英雄們為我們的國家所作的服務，並且重新向他們承諾，我們一定會給予他們應有的支持。...

The sight of a soldier embracing family after returning home is a beautiful and unforgettable scene. For many, though, the reunion signals the beginning of a new set of challenges. Veterans face many obstacles as they strive to re-enter civilian life...

Assemblyman William Colton (47AD D, WFP) has partnered with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Every year, this program is an opportunity for less privileged kids to receive new toys for the holidays. 47 Assembly District Leaders Nancy Tong...