John Fusco (New York politician) explained

John Fusco
Office:Member of the New York City Council
from the 50th district
Term Start:January 1, 1992
Term End:December 29, 1998
Predecessor:None (district created)
Successor:James S. Oddo
Birth Date:7 September 1937
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Alma Mater:Saint Peter's College (B.S.)
New England Law - Boston (J.D.)
Spouse:Carol Ann Odessa[1]
Profession:Politician, Judge
Party:Republican
Allegiance: United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1963–1965
Rank:First lieutenant

John A. Fusco (born September 7, 1937) is an American lawyer, jurist, and politician from the New York City Borough of Staten Island.

Fusco represented parts of Central Staten Island and Bensonhurst, Brooklyn in the New York City Council until his election to the New York Surrogate's Court for Richmond County, New York in November 1998. He served as Minority Whip in the Council until his departure.

He was appointed to the New York Supreme Court by then Governor Eliot Spitzer in 2008,[2] and reached the mandatory retirement age in 2013.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Benanti . Carol Ann . January 27, 2013 . Trial Lawyers Association of Staten Island to honor state Supreme Court Justice John Fusco . live . Staten Island Advance . https://web.archive.org/web/20140627174846/http://blog.silive.com/inside_out_column/2013/01/trial_lawyers_association_of_staten_island_to_honor_state_supreme_court_justice_john_fusco.html . 2014-06-27 . 2014-06-27.
  2. News: Staten Island judge appointed to state Supreme Court . Tom . Wrobleski . December 11, 2007 . Staten Island Advance.
  3. News: GOP Councilman Oddo officially announces bid for Staten Island borough president . Tom . Wrobleski . May 5, 2013 . Staten Island Advance.