| Terrence Zaleski | |
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| 39th Mayor of Yonkers, New York | |
| In office 1992–1995 |
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| Preceded by | Nicholas C. Wasicsko |
| Succeeded by | John D. Spencer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 58–59) Yonkers, New York |
| Spouse(s) | Lynn M. Zaleski |
| Profession | Chemistry teacher |
Terrence M. Zaleski (born 1953) was the first strong-mayor of the city of Yonkers since World War II, and was the predecessor of Mayor John D. Spencer. Zaleski was American of Polish descent from the Southwest part of Yonkers, he was a chemistry teacher and received his law degree from Columbia Law School. He succeeded Nicholas C. Wasicko and was in office from 1992 until 1995.[1] Zeleski began his political career as an Assemblyman, taken the seat that was vacated by former Senator Nicholas A. Spano in 1986.
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nicholas Spano |
New York State Assembly, 83rd District 1987–1991 |
Succeeded by Mike Spano |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Nicholas C. Wasicsko |
Mayor of Yonkers 1992 - 1995 |
Succeeded by John D. Spencer |