Nick Wasicsko takes office as mayor of Yonkers in 1987 and has to face the issue of building public housing in the white, middle-class side of town.
Mayor Nick Wasicsko took office in 1987 during Yonkers' worst crisis. When federal courts ordered public housing be built in the white, middle class side of town, it divided the city in a bitter battle fueled by fear, racism, murder and politics.
Aired: Aug 16, 2015 In 1987, as Yonkers City Council faces the prospect of being held in contempt...
Aired: Aug 16, 2015 As 1988 begins, Nick tries to convince the Yonkers City Council to agree to t...
Aired: Aug 23, 2015 The crisis drags on into September 1988, and Nick finds himself unable to sol...
Aired: Aug 23, 2015 Spallone proves to be a much tougher opponent than Nick expected, Carmen make...
Aired: Aug 30, 2015 In 1991, Nick plots his next political move. Meanwhile, Mary learns about the...
Aired: Aug 30, 2015 In 1992, the first families begin moving in to the new townhouses, but their ...
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