Press Releases

Colton Celebrates Return of the B64 Bus

http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2013/01/assemblyman-colton-and-transportation-improvement-coalition-mark-the-return-of-the-b64/

Assemblyman Colton Seeks to Recoup DMV Registration Fees for Sandy Victims

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/drivers-sandy-destroyed-cars-zapped-dmv-fees-article-1.1227777

Metrocard Mobile Staff to Help Elderly and Disabled

http://www.communitym.com/article.asp?article_id=102631&article_type=0

Assemblyman Colton Honors Local Veterans

http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2012/12/assemblyman-william-colton-and-updc-president-mark-treyger-honor-local-veterans/

Assemblyman Colton Announces the Creation of the Veterans’ Employment Portal

Assemblyman Colton is announcing the creation of the Veterans’ Employment Portal on the NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs website. The portal is meant to serve as a resource to veterans in obtaining and maintaining employment in both the public and...

Frequently Asked Questions – Hurricane Sandy

For a medical emergency, please call 911. Q. A resident is running out of food and water; what can he or she do?A. For food and water, please call 311 or 211, or seek a member of the Police or Fire Department, or a member of the National Guard,...

Assemblyman Colton Offering Free Flu Shots September 20th

Assemblyman William Colton (D-47 AD) has made arrangements with Coney Island Hospital (CIH)) to have free flu shots administered on Thursday, September 20 from 11 AM to 1 PM. CIH Medical personnel will administer the flu shots in their Mobile Van...

Colton Secures Wi-fi Access for Community Parks

http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2012/08/parks-dept-eyeing-coney-island-manhattan-beach-marine-park-for-free-wifi/

Colton Rallies Neighborhood Against Garbage Station Plans

http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2012/08/local-leaders-to-sanitation-department-we-dont-trust-you/

Assemblyman William Colton Celebrates B64 Restoration as a Community Victory

Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Assemblyman William Colton (D WFP 47 AD), celebrating the successful campaign of thousands of signatures, dozens of letters from community groups and a partnership formed with community people, and community organizations, including...

Please Come to Our Rally Against the Garbage Station!

Colton Leads Rally to Restore B64 Service Cut

The fight to restore vital bus service in Southwest Brooklyn has gained significant momentum as the Transport Workers Union Local 100 has signed on to support Assemblyman William Colton’s effort to return B64 bus service to Southwest Brooklyn residents....

Colton to File Suit Against Southwest Brooklyn Waste Transfer Station Decision

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/pol_to_sue_city_on_trash_site_xXbAANP3ZXlql98YxUAkbN

As Memorial Day Approaches, Assemblyman Colton Remembers and Honors Our Fallen Military

On May 28, Memorial Day, we are given a chance to honor our nation’s fallen heroes and reflect on their bravery in making the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard our precious freedom. This year, as we remember those have died in America’s wars throughout...

Fighting for Us and Our Community - Spring 2012

Assemblyman William Colton helped make our lives a bit easier

Assemblyman Colton’s “Clean Sweep” Campaign Continues With Local Youth Groups During Earth Day Weekend

Assemblyman Colton (D-47th A.D.) is planning another community clean-up with his up-and-coming luminary Priscilla Consolo. The most recent scheduled community clean-up will be just in time for the annual celebration of EARTH DAY! This will be the...

Tax relief targeted to you

Assemblyman William Colton Announces an 8.875% Sales Tax Break on Clothing and Shoes in NYC

Assemblyman Colton Votes to Expand Protections for Domestic Abuse Victims

Assemblyman William Colton (D-47 A.D.) announced that he helped pass several measures to provide more assistance and increase protections for victims of domestic violence. Additionally, the Assembly passed a resolution urging the New York State congressional...