Assemblyman Colton Sponsors Legislation to Require Evening Parking Ticket Adjudication Hours
Feb 25, 2026
With the number of parking tickets in New York City doubling in the past decade, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced legislation that would require cities in New York State with populations...
Assemblyman Colton Introduces Legislation Making September 11 a New York State Public Holiday
Feb 20, 2026
Citing the ongoing impact of the 9/11 attacks on New York City, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is calling for the state to designate the anniversary of the attacks as a public holiday. Legislation...
Assemblyman Colton Expresses Outrage at Idea of Raising NYC Property Taxes
Feb 18, 2026
In response to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s suggestion that, if Albany does not approve a tax hike on corporations and the wealthiest New Yorkers, New York City property taxes be raised 9.5 percent, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst,...
Assemblyman Colton Introduces Bill to Rein in Littering from Plastic Bottle Caps
Feb 17, 2026
With an eye on the environment and the creatures that share the planet with us, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced legislation that, if enacted, would require the plastic bottle caps on...
AM Colton Introduces Legislation to Mandate NYS Provide Chip-Enabled EBT Cards to Recipients
Feb 13, 2026
To help counter the ongoing theft of SNAP benefits, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced legislation that, if enacted, would require the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability...
Assemblyman Colton Promotes Civics Education Through New Legislation
Feb 9, 2026
With the goal of teaching young people across New York State about the way government works, and their crucial part in it, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced legislation that would mandate...
Assemblyman Colton Calls for Traffic Study of Bath Avenue, Where 11-Year-Old Was Killed Thursday
Feb 9, 2026
In the wake of the horrific accident that claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl walking home from school, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is calling on the city’s Department of Transportation to...
Assemblyman Colton Gears Up for Start of Lunar New Year
Feb 6, 2026
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
Feb 2, 2026
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
Jan 29, 2026
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...
