Press Releases

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...

Trash Cans Back on Stretch of Kings Highway, Thanks to Advocacy by Assemblyman Colton

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After Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) advocated with the city’s Department of Sanitation to restore the garbage cans that had been removed from several corners along a portion of the Kings Highway...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang to Hold Book Giveaways Over Next Two Months

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As a result of their successful ongoing book collection drive, 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...

Assemblyman Colton’s Office Aids Food-Insecure Senior

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A senior citizen dealing with food insecurity got $500 worth of gift cards from the Met Council to purchase food, thanks to efforts on her behalf by a staffer for Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights). The...

Assemblyman Colton Joins Brooklyn Chamber Reps to Visit Neighborhood Businesses

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Stressing the importance of providing assistance on a wide variety of fronts to local businesses, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) joined representatives of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce in a visit...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Join Community in Commemorating 9/11

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To mark the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 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...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Kick Off Extensive Book Drive

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Stressing the importance of reading in cultivating a lifelong love of learning, 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 Celebrates Back-to-School Time with School Supplies Giveaway

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) joined City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D—Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, Boro Park and Sunset Park) in hosting a backpack giveaway outside the...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Hold Another Successful Community Cleanup

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The repeated cleanups are having an impact. That’s the message shared by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights), who, with City Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D—Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker...

Assemblyman Colton Welcomes New 62nd Precinct Commanding Officer

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Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) joined other local leaders on Thursday, August 14 at a luncheon at the 62nd Precinct to welcome the precinct’s new commanding officer, Captain Mohammed Islam. “I...