Assemblyman William Colton (47AD D, WFP) has partnered with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Every year, this program is an opportunity for less privileged kids to receive new toys for the holidays. 47 Assembly District Leaders Nancy Tong...

Assemblyman William Colton has partnered with Councilman Mark Treyger, as well as community leaders Nancy Tong and Charles Ragusa to host a neighborhood clean-up event around Bensonhurst and 86th Street. This event was the second of the year as a part...

El asambleísta William Colton (D-Brooklyn) ayudó a aprobar la Ley de Salud de Nueva York para crear un plan de salud universal que provea cobertura a todos los residentes del estado de Nueva York (A.5062). Además de asegurar cuidado de salud de calidad...

Assemblyman William Colton (D-Brooklyn) helped pass the New York Health Act to create a universal health plan to cover every New York State resident (A.5062). In addition to ensuring quality health care to all, the reform would significantly reduce costs....

As summer approaches, many of us in southwest Brooklyn will be celebrating Memorial Day by enjoying barbecues, parties and time off from work and school. But while we gather with our families and spend time resting and relaxing, it’s important that...

Assemblyman William Colton (D-Brooklyn) announced that he helped pass a series of measures that would continue to address the growing costs of child care and the need for parents to have affordable, reliable, safe places to send their children. The legislation...

El asambleísta William Colton (D-Brooklyn) anunció que ayudó a aprobar una serie de medidas que continuarían abordando los aumentantes costos del cuido infantil y la necesidad de los padres de tener lugares seguros, confiables y económicos para enviar...

Assemblyman William Colton (D-Brooklyn) announced the Assembly will take up a series of bills this week promoting women’s equality and economic security for all New Yorkers. The legislation – which continues the Assembly Majority’s comprehensive...

Assemblyman William Colton presentsFree public seminar:'Are Your Ready For Retirement?'April 30 (Thursday), 2015Time: 6:45 - 8:30 P.M.Address: 29 Bay 25 St., Brooklyn, NY 11214(at the meeting room of United Progressive Democratic Club) On this meeting...

Dear Friend, Assembly Member William Colton (47th Assembly District – Brooklyn) and Council Member Mark Treyger (47th Council District – Brooklyn) are hosting a Pre-K Enrollment Specialist on Monday, August 11, 2014. The Pre-K Enrollment Specialist...

Assemblymember William Colton announces the New York State Assembly’s passing of legislation to address the increasing heroin and opioid epidemic in New York State and New York City. Several bills, targeting remediation of this epidemic, have been passed...

As State Assemblyman, I join Councilman Mark Treyger in condemning those responsible for distributing leaflets aimed at sowing hate against any group in our community. To engage in general stereotype attacks on any group of people sows the seeds of...

Date: Wednesday April 23, 2014Time: 7:30pmPlace: Community Room at 29 Bay 25th Street,Brooklyn, NY 11214 (between Benson Avenue & 86th Street) On April 23, 2014, Assemblyman William Colton (D, WFP – Brooklyn, 47th Assembly District) will be holding...

The New York State Legislature has been engaged in debates for the State’s Budget, with a final deal now agreed upon. There has been particular focus on the proposal to supply monies for education, especially universal pre-kindergarten programs. Governor...

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