Terence M. Zaleski

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]

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]

Zaleski's wife, Lynn, served as his campaign treasurer.[4] They have at least one child, a son named Terence.[5]

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.

New York State Assembly
Preceded by Nicholas A. Spano	New York State Assembly 83rd District 1987–1991	Succeeded by Mike Spano
Political offices
Preceded by Henry Spallone	Mayor of Yonkers 1992–1995	Succeeded by John Spencer

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