Nick Wasicsko

Nick Wasicksko is a starring character in Show Me a Hero. Nick is played by Oscar Isaac.

Nick, born c. 1960, is a politician in Yonkers, New York. He is a city councilman when the show begins. Nick still lives with his mother Ann Wasicksko while serving as a councilman. Nick's younger brother Michael Wasicksko is an electrician. Nick begins a relationship with administrator Nay Noe while working on the council. He has a good working relationship with fellow council member Vinni Restiano.

Nick is elected as the city's Mayor in 1988. Nick defeats incumbent Mayor Angelo Martinelli by campaigning in opposition of Public Housing. He is actually moderate about the issue and once he has won his office the anti-housing protesters turn against him when he advises compliance with the court orders to build more public housing.

Nick hires Neil DeLuca as City Manager. DeLuca works with him to try to comply with the courts. However, Nick finds that his colleagues on the council refuse to support his stance and continue to vote against moving forward with the housing even in the face of personal and public fines for Judge Leonard B. Sand. The opposition is led by councilman Hank Spallone.