Lesnick, Castro-Blanco face off in debate
The candidates for Yonkers City Council president squared off Tuesday in a debate sponsored by the city's Chamber of Commerce. Incumbent Chuck Lesnick, a Democrat, is hoping to hold off a challenge from
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Oct 13, 2009, 5:17 PM
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The candidates for Yonkers City Council president squared off Tuesday in a debate sponsored by the city's Chamber of Commerce.
Incumbent Chuck Lesnick, a Democrat, is hoping to hold off a challenge from Republican Jim Castro-Blanco. Both candidates addressed questions about the economy, public safety and gang violence.
The City Council president election is the only citywide race being put before voters this year.
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