James J. Crisona

James J. Crisona (August 30, 1907 – September 4, 2003) was an American lawyer and politician. He served New York as a state senator; assemblyman; borough president; and Supreme Court justice.

Crisona was born on August 30, 1907, in Brooklyn, New York City. He graduated from New York University School of Law in 1931, and subsequently joined the Manhattan law firm of Crisona Brothers, where he was senior partner from 1945 to 1957. He lived in Queens and entered politics as a Democrat.

Crisona was elected on November 6, 1945, to the New York State Assembly (Queens Co., 12th D.), to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John H. Ferril, and took his seat in the 165th New York State Legislature in January 1946. In November 1946, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Henry Schneider, Jr.

Crisona was a member of the New York State Senate from 1955 to 1957, sitting in the 170th and 171st New York State Legislatures. Among his legislative achievements, he is credited with helping transfer control of LaGuardia Airport and Idlewild Airport (now John F. Kennedy Airport) to the Port Authority.