John A. Fusco (born September 7, 1937) is an American lawyer, jurist, and politician from the New York City Borough of Staten Island.
John Fusco | |
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.jpg) Fusco in 2007 | |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 50th district | |
| In office January 1, 1992 – December 29, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | James S. Oddo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1937 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carol Ann Odessa[1] |
| Alma mater | Saint Peter's College (B.S.) New England Law - Boston (J.D.) |
| Profession | Politician, Judge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1963–1965 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
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]
References
edit- ^ Benanti, Carol Ann (January 27, 2013). "Trial Lawyers Association of Staten Island to honor state Supreme Court Justice John Fusco". Staten Island Advance. Archived from the original on 2014-06-27. Retrieved 2014-06-27.
- ^ Wrobleski, Tom (December 11, 2007). "Staten Island judge appointed to state Supreme Court". Staten Island Advance.
- ^ Wrobleski, Tom (May 5, 2013). "GOP Councilman Oddo officially announces bid for Staten Island borough president". Staten Island Advance.
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