Nick Wasicsko | |
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![]() Wasicsko in 1988 | |
37th Mayor of Yonkers | |
In office 1987–1989 | |
Preceded by | Angelo R. Martinelli |
Succeeded by | Henry Spallone |
Member of the Yonkers City Council from the 2nd district | |
In office 1992–1993 | |
Member of the Yonkers City Council from the 7th ward | |
In office 1986–1987 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Nicholas C. Wasicsko May 13, 1959 Yonkers, New York |
Died | October 29, 1993 Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers, New York | (aged 34)
Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Nay Noe (m. 1991) |
Alma mater | Manhattan College (BA) New York Law School (JD) |
Profession | Police officer, attorney, politician |
Nicholas C. Wasicsko (/wəˈsɪskoʊ/; May 13, 1959 – October 29, 1993)[1] was an American politician from New York and the youngest-ever mayor of Yonkers, New York.[2] As mayor he fought for the desegregation of public housing.