Paul Bookson

Background

He was born on January 25, 1933, in New York City, the son of Leo Bookson and Anna Bookson.

Career

He practiced law in New York City, and entered politics as a Democrat. He was Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture in 1965. In November 1975, he was elected to the New York City Civil Court, and was re-elected in 1985.

On September 22, 2005, Bookson was hit by a motorcycle while crossing Adams Street in Brooklyn, and died from his injuries a few hours later in Bellevue Hospital Center in Manhattan.

Achievements

• He was a member of the congregation of the Eldridge Street Synagogue, He was instrumental in achieving the restoration of the synagogue.

Membership

Bookson was a member of the New York State Senate from 1965 to 1974, sitting in the 175th, 176th, 177th, 178th, 179th and 180th New York State Legislatures.