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Terence M. Zaleski
39th Mayor of Yonkers, New York
In office
1992–1995
Preceded byHenry Spallone
Succeeded byJohn Spencer
Personal details
Born1953 (age 70–71)
Yonkers, New York
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLynn M. Zaleski
ProfessionAttorney

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ David, Will (November 9, 1989). "DNA test' use in courts discussed". The Journal News. p. 23. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Margulis, Zachary (November 6, 1995). "Mayoral shootout in Yonkers". Daily News. p. 370. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  5. ^ "Tot receives a big hand from the guv". Star-Gazette. January 7, 1988. p. 5. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
83rd District
1987–1991 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Yonkers
1992–1995 		Succeeded by


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