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Terence M. Zaleski (born 1953) is an American politician from New York who was the 39th Mayor of Yonkers, New York. He took office on January 1, 1992, after serving the previous five years in the New York State Assembly.
Terence M. Zaleski | |
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39th Mayor of Yonkers | |
In office January 1, 1992 – December 31, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Henry Spallone |
Succeeded by | John Spencer |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 83rd district | |
In office January 7, 1987 – December 31, 1991 | |
Preceded by | Nicholas Spano |
Succeeded by | Mike Spano |
Personal details | |
Born | Yonkers, New York, U.S. | January 15, 1953
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lynn M. Zaleski |
Residence(s) | Garrison, New York, U.S. |
Profession | Attorney |
Zaleski graduated from Columbia Law School with a J.D. degree. He worked as a high school chemistry teacher.[1]
He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1987 to 1991, sitting in the 187th, 188th and 189th New York State Legislatures. During his time in the Assembly, he chaired a committee on the use of DNA tests in court cases.[2] In the 1988 election, he was re-elected with 56% of the vote.[1]
A fictional version of Zaleski, played by Daniel Sauli,[4] appears in the 2015 American miniseries Show Me Hero, which was written by David Simon and journalist William F. Zorzi.[5]
Zaleski's wife, Lynn, served as his campaign treasurer.[6] They have at least one child, a son named Terence.[7]
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