Nicholas J. Hayes

Nicholas J. Hayes
Hayes as Fire Commissioner of New York City in 1908
Born1856 (1856)
Troy, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 3, 1928(1928-01-03) (aged 71–72)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Other namesNick Hayes
OccupationsFire Commissioner of New York City, Sheriff of New York County, Commissioner of Water Supply
Known forTammany Hall political boss in East Harlem

Nicholas J. Hayes (1856 – January 3, 1928) was a politician from New York City and one of the powers of the Democratic Party's Tammany Hall political machine for 30 years. His political power base was the 28th Assembly District (formerly the 33rd Assembly District) in lower East Harlem. He served as Fire Commissioner of New York City two times.

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