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Mayor Nick Wasicsko took office in 1987 during Yonkers' worst crisis when federal courts ordered public housing to be built in the white, middle class side of town, dividing the city in a bitter battle fueled by fear, racism, murder and politics.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Mayor Nick Wasicsko took office in 1987 during Yonkers' worst crisis when federal courts ordered public housing to be built in the white, middle class side of town, dividing the city in a bitter battle fueled by fear, racism, murder and politics.
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Episode 1
Nick Wasicsko becomes the youngest big-city mayor in America, but at what cost? Even before he is inaugurated, the obligation to build public housing in the white neighborhoods of Yonkers looms over his new administration.
Directed by Paul HaggisWritten by William F. Zorzi, David SimonGuest stars Josh Salatin, Hilary Mann, J. Mallory McCree, Michael Kostroff, Remy Auberjonois, Michael Kaplan
Episode 2
All hell breaks loose as the Yonkers mayor and City Council are given an ultimatum by a federal judge weary of further delay. Meanwhile, public housing residents trapped in the deteriorating projects of West Yonkers watch and wait as the white residents of East Yonkers make clear just how opposed they are.
Directed by Paul HaggisWritten by William F. Zorzi, David SimonGuest stars Hilary Mann, Bruce Altman, Remy Auberjonois, Patrick Breen, Luke Kirby, Nick Mills
Episode 3
Mayor Wasicsko finally achieves some consensus and rams through a housing plan with a tough vote, and housing officials finally begin to plan to build the new townhomes. But even as they do, the political costs to Wasicsko become apparent.
Directed by Paul HaggisWritten by David Simon, William F. ZorziGuest stars Jordan Bridges, Gary Littman, Cybil Lake, Kyanna Simone Simpson, Nick Mills
Episode 4
A new mayor pledges to oppose the housing, even though it is never quite clear what he might be able to do in that regard. Meanwhile, Nick Wasicsko tries to reconcile himself to life out of power as construction of the townhomes begins.
Directed by Paul HaggisWritten by David Simon, William F. ZorziGuest stars Josh Salatin, Tyler Evans, Kyanna Simone Simpson, Nick Mills
Episode 5
Armed with a growing recognition that he had fought on the side of angels in the battle over the housing, Wasicsko plans his political comeback, while the residents for the new townhouses are screened and chosen.
Directed by Paul HaggisWritten by William F. Zorzi, David SimonGuest stars Josh Salatin, Hilary Mann, Daniel Sauli, Kyanna Simone Simpson, Clarke Peters
Episode 6
A comprehensive orientation process awaits the incoming residents, and many have second thoughts about moving into neighborhoods that don't welcome them. At the same time, Mary Dorman, long a vocal opponent of the housing, is recruited to serve the incoming residents in a way that even she finds startling. Meanwhile, Nick Wasicko begins the long road back to political viability even as the residents take possession of their new townhomes. But in the end, a second act for the wounded young politician proves elusive.
Directed by Paul HaggisWritten by William F. Zorzi, David SimonGuest stars Hilary Mann, Daniel O'Shea, Craig DiFrancia, Shawn McLaughlin, Chad Ackerman, Daniel Sauli, Kyanna Simone Simpson, Clarke Peters
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Oscar IsaacNick Wasicsko
Catherine KeenerMary Dorman
Alfred MolinaHenry J. Spallone
Bob BalabanLeonard B. Sand
Peter RiegertOscar Newman
LaTanya Richardson JacksonNorma O'Neal
Carla QuevedoNay Noe Wasicsko
Jon BernthalMichael H. Sussman
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