Edward J. Riegelmann

[citation needed] In 1904, Riegelmann was rewarded with leadership of the Democratic State Speakers Bureau in the presidential campaign.

[4] During his tenure as borough president, Riegelmann won approval for construction of the Brooklyn Municipal Building at Court and Joralemon Streets, worked to beautify Coney Island and make all access to the beach free, and was largely responsible for the construction of the Coney Island boardwalk, which was eventually named for him.

He was a Democratic National Committee alternate in 1924 and 1940, and was appointed Justice of New York Supreme Court 2nd District, by Franklin Roosevelt serving from January 1, 1925, until he retired on December 31, 1939.

[5][6] Edward J. Riegelmann died on January 15, 1941, in Brooklyn, aged 72, and was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Queens.

As Brooklyn Borough President, Riegelmann took charge of beautifying Coney Island and ensuring public access to the beach and shore.