William T. Collins

William Thomas Collins (June 30, 1886 - September 4, 1961)^[1][2] was an American politician, lawyer, and jurist who served as acting mayor of New York City for one day on December 31, 1925, after the retirement of John Francis Hylan.^[3] He was a member of the Democratic Party and served as the president of the New York City Board of Aldermen before becoming acting mayor. After serving as acting mayor, he went on to serve as a justice from the 1st district of the New York Supreme Court from 1928 to 1945.^[4]

William T. Collins
Acting Mayor of New York City
In office December 31, 1925
Preceded by	John F. Hylan
Succeeded by	Jimmy Walker
11th President of the New York City Board of Aldermen
In office January 8, 1925 – December 31, 1925
Preceded by	Murray Hulbert
Succeeded by	Joseph V. McKee
Justice of the New York Supreme Court, 1st district
In office 1928–1945
Personal details
Born	(1886-06-30)June 30, 1886 New York City, United States
Died	September 4, 1961(1961-09-04) (aged 75) Brightwaters, New York
Cause of death	Heart attack
Resting place	Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, New York
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse	Mae Godfrey (died 1960)
Parent	Jeremiah Collins (father)
Alma mater	Fordham University