Erastus Corning 2nd was elected in 1941 and began his tenure in 1942 .
Erastus Corning 2nd is albany 's longest serving mayor and the longest serving mayor of any American city .
Erastus Corning 2nd , Albany 's longest serving mayor and the longest serving mayor of any American city , was elected in 1941 and began his tenure in 1942 .