Press Releases

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 Join Volunteers in Local Cleanup

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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 Park) took to the streets with a team of dedicated volunteers...

Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang Mark Year Anniversary of Daily Shelter Protests

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The honking of horns, the rhythmic beating of drums, and repeated cries of “No Homeless Shelter” echoed beneath the train tracks at 86th Street and 25th Avenue as hundreds of community advocates gathered with elected officials led by Assemblyman William...

Assemblyman Colton’s Weekly Pop-Up Office is Open for Business

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Have an issue that needs resolution? Not sure where to turn? Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has just opened a pop-up office in the heart of Bensonhurst to assist constituents who have issues to bring...

Assemblyman Colton Distributes Turkeys in Advance of Thanksgiving

Across southwestern Brooklyn, the Thanksgiving countdown is underway, as Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has begun distributing turkeys to a variety of community groups within his district for them...

Assemblyman Colton is Pleased that CEC 20 has Approved a Resolution Supporting State Assembly Bill A01275 Naming the Lunar New Year a State Holiday

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is pleased that the Community Education Council for District 20 at their monthly calendar meeting on February 8th, 2023 had approved a resolution supporting State...

Assemblyman Colton is Strongly Opposing the Proposed Homeless Shelter Location at 137 Kings Highway as he Continues Leading the Fight

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is continuing his fight against the proposed homeless shelter at the 137 Kings Highway location, Brooklyn, NY. “On Friday, February 3rd, 2023, at 10:30 am, on the...

Assemblymembers Colton and Lee Urge Passage of the Assembly Bill #1275 in the 2023-24 Session to Create the Asian Lunar Year as a New Public Holiday in New York State

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) introduced Bill #9541 in the 2021-22 assembly session to create Asian Lunar Year as a new public holiday in New York State. “Asian Americans have played a vital...

Assemblyman Colton is Pleased to Announce that he Allocated $1,000,000 in Capital Funding to the NYC Health +/South Brooklyn Health

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Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is happy to announce that yesterday at the press conference a $1,000,000 check in Capital Funding was presented to the NYC Health+/South Brooklyn Health CEO Svetlana...