Terence M. Zaleski
Terence M. Zaleski | |
|---|---|
| 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 | January 15, 1953 Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lynn M. Zaleski |
| Residence | Garrison, New York, U.S. |
| Profession | Attorney |
Terence M. Zaleski (born 1953) is an American politician from New York.
Early life and education[]
Zaleski graduated from Columbia Law School with a J.D. degree. He worked as a high school chemistry teacher.[1]
Career[]
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.
In the 1988 election, he was re-elected with 56% of the vote.[1]
During his time in the Assembly, he chaired a committee on the use of DNA tests in court cases.[2]
He was mayor of Yonkers from 1992 to 1995.[3]
Personal life[]
Zaleski's wife, Lynn, served as his campaign treasurer.[4] They have at least one child, a son named Terence.[5]
References[]
- ^ a b Jovanovitch, Milena (August 26, 1990). "A Newcomer to Politics Challenges Zaleski". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ David, Will (November 9, 1989). "DNA test' use in courts discussed". The Journal News. p. 23. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ Hernandez, Raymond (November 8, 1995). "Races Around the Region: YONKERS;Zaleski Ousted as Mayor By a Republican Councilman". The New York Times. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ Margulis, Zachary (November 6, 1995). "Mayoral shootout in Yonkers". Daily News. p. 370. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ "Tot receives a big hand from the guv". Star-Gazette. January 7, 1988. p. 5. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
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