Legislation that would require the MTA to notify the public about bed bug infestations discovered on its trains and buses that was sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has been approved by...

A resolution introduced in the New York State Assembly by Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has made history as the first legislative recognition by a state of the important legacy of the Chinese American...

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) led a press conference outside his Brooklyn office on Saturday, May 10, the anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, to announce a celebration...

It’s the same old story at a new location, as the NYPD was called by city officials in to break up a protest against building a homeless shelter in Sheepshead Bay, says Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights),...

Well aware of the numerous community members who unstintingly give of themselves to improve the neighborhood in which they live, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) will be launching his Men of Distinction...

As part of its overall expression of support for a group of bills aimed at improving elections in New York State, the Let New York Vote coalition and its Board of Elections Reform working group has endorsed legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William...

To mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, 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) picked...

If you, like many people, have unneeded or expired prescription drugs in your medicine chest, you can safely and easily get rid of them via an upcoming safe disposal event being held in Bensonhurst, says Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst,...

In the wake of a horrific incident in which four children were stabbed in their family home, allegedly by a relative, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is expressing his support for a change in the state’s...

Constituents who have questions or concerns for the Department of Buildings (DOB) can meet with representatives of the agency at the district office of Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) on Tuesday, April...

As of April 1, New York City is requiring residents to separate compostable trash, and can fine those who do not comply, says Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights). “With many residents concerned about...

The case of a young Asian boy being beaten in the IS 201 schoolyard has resulted in a conviction, and Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is expressing his satisfaction at the outcome. Hassan Saab, who...

On Sunday, March 23, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, Boro Park and Sunset Park) held their 2025 Women of Distinction...

Following the news that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has kicked off a program whereby Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can easily freeze and unfreeze access to their benefits via their...

With many New Yorkers having lost confidence in the subway, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is calling on the MTA to take long-overdue positive steps to reverse this concerning trend. “New Yorkers,...

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) is delighted that the New York City Council has passed legislation (Intro 1126) that would mandate free distribution of the new trash bins, dubbed the NYC bin, to owners...

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...

Contending that safe drivers who have reached a milestone birthday should not be penalized in the pocketbook simply because they have attained a specific age, Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) has introduced...

There was lots of merriment as Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) visited community groups and senior centers across his district in the days leading up to Thanksgiving to distribute turkeys that were...

Assemblyman William Colton (D—Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights) and staff members joined with leaders of the Marlboro Residents Association in a food giveaway on Friday, October 18 that drew approximately 150 families living in the...