Press Releases

Assemblyman Colton Gears Up for Start of Lunar New Year

With the first day of the Lunar New Year right around the corner, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is getting ready to celebrate with his constituents. The Year of the Horse begins on February 17, and...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang to Highlight Local Women and their Contributions

Neighborhood women will be in the spotlight during March, Women’s History Month, thanks to an annual celebration highlighting their achievements that will be hosted by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights)...

Assemblyman Colton Urges Community to Look Out for Each Other as Second Snowstorm Threatens

With a possible second major snowstorm in the offing for the coming weekend, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is reminding area residents to reach out to neighbors who might need help, whether with...

AM Colton, CM Zhuang Throw Support Behind New Community Effort to Thwart Homeless Shelter

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A new milestone has been reached in the fight to prevent a homeless shelter from being built at 86th Street and 25th Avenue, as area residents have filed an appeal, supported by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker...

Assemblyman Colton Introduces Legislation to Provide Free Bus Service to Students, Seniors

With an eye to assisting older New Yorkers and students, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced three pieces of legislation that would make riding MTA city buses free for many New Yorkers....

Assemblymember Colton Co-Hosts Forum on New Utrecht Library Affordable Housing Proposal

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Seeking to learn how area residents and businesspeople feel about a proposal to build affordable housing on top of a brand-new library at the site of the current New Utrecht Library and the adjacent municipal parking lot, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend,...

AM Colton Appreciates Efforts by Residents, Elected Officials and Organizations to Replace Stolen Toys

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Since word got out that the toys left in the Toys for Tots box at the district office of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) had been filched, numerous generous people and organizations have stepped in...

Present Perfect: AM Colton Congratulates St. Peter’s Catholic Academy Students on Generosity

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) joined students and staff at St. Peter’s Catholic Academy on Wednesday, December 10, for an assembly and party that culminated in a presentation by the students of...

Toys for Tots Donations Stolen from Assemblyman Colton’s District Office

The Grinch paid an unwelcome visit to the district office of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights), making off with whatever toys had been left in the Toys for Tots box in the office’s anteroom. The theft...

Assemblyman Colton Welcomes Steady Stream of Constituents to District and Pop-Up Offices

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Well-known for its careful attention to constituent issues, the office of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) welcomes hundreds of local residents each month who come in with a wide range of concerns....

Assemblyman Colton Launches 2025 Holiday Toy Drive

There’s no time like the present! Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has kicked off his 2025 office toy drive, with all toys collected to be distributed through Toys for Tots to children who otherwise...

AM Colton, CM Zhuang Demand City Closely Review Demo Permit for Homeless Shelter Site

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Alleging a potentially dangerous series of irregularities, 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...

Princesses and Monsters and Dinosaurs, Oh My! Assemblyman Colton Welcomes Trick-or-Treaters

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It was a boo-tiful afternoon for trick-or-treating as Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) greeted neighborhood children with candy, puzzles and free books on Halloween. All in all, the assemblyman and...

It’s Turkey Time: Assemblyman Colton Distributes Free Birds at Senior Centers Across District

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has been making the rounds of senior centers and community groups across southwest Brooklyn with free turkeys for lucky members...

Assemblyman Colton Hosts Multiple Free Food Giveaways Outside District Office

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As the Bensonhurst Food Giveaway movement ramps up, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has been at the forefront of an effort to distribute a variety of foodstuffs to local residents at no charge. Most...

Assemblyman Colton, City Councilmember Zhuang Spearhead Food Giveaways

In an era when prices on necessities are continuously going up, and food insecurity is becoming more common, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D—Bensonhurst, Bath...

Assemblyman Colton, City Councilmember Zhuang Host Successful Tea Festival in Bensonhurst

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Several hundred people turned out on Sunday, October 26, for the International Tea Festival organized by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights), City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D—Bensonhurst, Bath Beach,...

AM Colton Joins 62nd Precinct Captain, Other Community Leaders for Bay Parkway Walking Tour

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On October 16, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) joined a host of community leaders on a walk along Bay Parkway with the goal of meeting businessowners and shoppers, and learning about their concerns....

Assemblyman Colton Marches in Borough’s Columbus Day Parade

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On Saturday, October 11, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) joined hundreds of other marchers in the annual Columbus Day Parade along 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst. Overcast skies and bouts of rain did not...

Assemblyman Colton Recognizes Constituent’s Achievements

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A constituent of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) was recognized by the assemblyman for his achievements, in the face of long odds. Christopher Alvarez, who was born with a rare genetic condition that...