James M. Riley (April 11, 1854 – December 10, 1913) was an American politician from New York.
The business later became the Troy Salamander Foundry Company, with Riley as its president and treasurer.
[1] In 1889, Riley was elected to the New York State Assembly, representing the Rensselaer County 1st District.
[2] In 1899, Riley was appointed a member of the Municipal Service Civil Commission and was quickly chosen as its chairman.
He was a member of the Trojan Hook and Ladder Company since 1872, and a trustee of the Exempt Firemen's Association.