Press Releases

Assemblyman Colton Applauds Governor Cuomo's Intention to Revoke National Grid's Certificate to Operate Downstate Gas Franchise

Assemblyman Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) applauds Governor Cuomo for his intention to revoke National Grid’s certificate to operate downstate gas franchise. As Governor Cuomo stated in his press release,...

Assemblyman Colton will be Hosting a Veterans Recognition Meeting

Assemblyman Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) says that each year on November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day with parades with salutes to those who served and prayers for those who fell. On this day, our duty is to...

Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2020

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits...

Assemblyman Colton Praises Governor Cuomo for Calling for Forensic Audit of the MTA Capital Plan

Assemblyman Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) commended Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for issuing a letter to MTA Chair and CEO Pat Foye, calling for a timely completion of an MTA forensic audit and for calling on the...

Assemblyman Colton Will be Hosting a Halloween Candy Distribution in Front of His District Office

Assemblyman Colton’s (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) office will be open for Trick or Treat from 2:45 pm to 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 155 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (between West 12th and West...

Assemblyman Colton is Warning Parents That the Fight over the SHSAT Gifted-and-Talented Program is Not Over

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) questioned whether Mayor De Blasio’s statement where he claimed he is changing his policy on eliminating the SHSAT test represents a real change in policy...

Assemblyman Colton is Pleased to Announce That Free Flu Shots will be Available in His Office

Assemblyman Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) will have Free Flu Shots at his district office. Free Flu Shots are available to everyone, and it will be sponsored by Rite Aid Pharmacy. Friday, October 4th, 2019: from...

Assemblyman Colton is Furious with the Decision of the 'She Built NYC' Organization in Rejecting to Build St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Monument

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is furious that the organization named SHE BUILT NYC, Chair McCray and four of the panel members who serve on Mayor De Blasio’s statues committee, have rejected...

Assemblyman Colton Receives Legislative Champion Award for Supporting Organ Donations at United Chinese Association of Brooklyn's Annual Wellness Fair

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Assemblyman William Colton (D-Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Dyker Heights) co-sponsored and attended the United Chinese Association of Brooklyn’s annual Wellness Fair and Family Day at Seth Low Park. He and his staff spent the beautiful Sunday...

Assemblyman Colton Asks New York State Public Service Commissioner to Issue a Cease-and-Desist Order to National Grid Brooklyn's Gas Company

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) asks NYS Public Service Commissioner to issue a Cease-and-Desist order to National Grid following its refusal to provide gas service in Brooklyn. “A large...

Assemblyman Colton Demands United Postal Service Install Theft Proof Mailboxes

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Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is warning the neighborhood of the outbreak of an identity theft problem that is resulting from mail being stolen from neighborhood United States Postal mailboxes...

Assemblyman Colton is Please to Announce that Undetectable Knives Bill which He Introduced in 2013 Finally Passed the Senate and was Signed by the Governor

Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is pleased to announce that the legislation on undetectable knives that he first introduced in 2013 in the Assembly has finally passed the Senate this year and...

Assemblyman Colton is Annoyed with the Carleness and Dysfunction of the NYC DOT

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Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) cannot believe that the NYC DOT is not following proper procedures in maintaining the street lights for public safety in the neighborhood. “After my office...

Assemblyman Colton is Demanding That the Violations be Removed from Properties if Repairs were done by City-Hired Contractors

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Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) has walked through the most of his district. He spoke with a number of homeowners and explained to them what their rights are, what to expect and what to do. Colton...

Assemblyman Colton is Applauding an Incredible Human Being for Her Kindness

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Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is applauding an incredible human being for her kind act. “Terri Carlin is a senior citizen. This incredible individual tirelessly has being knitting blankets...

Alert to Homeowners with Orange Sidewalk Markings

Dear Friend, I have spent the past several days walking the streets of the neighborhood with our office interns and alone, observing the orange markings NYC DOT has been placing on the sidewalks of homeowners. These indicate DOT will be shortly replacing...

Assemblyman Colton Mobilized Parents to Protect Our Specialized High Schools and Keep the SHSAT

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Assemblyman Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Dyker Heights) District Leaders Charles Ragusa, Nancy Tong, together with community leaders Nino Magali and Dr. Tim Law, on June 1, 2019, hosted a very important meeting to protect our specialized...

Assemblyman Colton Announces That After the Death of a 3-Year-Old the DOT Will Be Installing a Traffic Light on the Deadly Corner of Benson Avenue and Bay 25 Street

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Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) reports that on May 2, 2019 a tragic accident took the life of a 3 years old child on the corner of Benson Avenue and Bay 25th Street. After number of letters...

Assemblyman Colton Is Hosting Important Meeting to Protect Our Specialized High Schools and Keep SHSAT

Assemblyman Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Dyker Heights) District Leaders Charles Ragusa, Nancy Tong, together with community leaders Nino Magali and Dr. Tim Law, are hosting a very important meeting to protect our specialized high...

Assemblyman Colton Sponsored Trip to Intrepid Museum

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Assemblyman Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Dyker Heights) and 47th Assembly District Leader Nancy Tong, and 47th Assembly District Leader Charles Ragusa together with the United Progressive Democratic Club President Nino Magali,...