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Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch Dead At 88

Spokesman George Arzt said Koch died at 2 a.m. at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital of congestive heart failure. The funeral will be Monday at Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan.

2013/02/01

Ed Koch at Esquire Magazine's 70th Anniversary party in New York City - Feb. 20, 2003 (credit: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

Rutgers Prof: Koch Responsible For Economic Inequality; Loved Politics

Most people who knew late former New York City Mayor Ed Koch say he was a character. but according to Rutgers University Newark Professor Robert Snyder, his comments weren’t always entertaining.

2013/02/01

Former New York Mayor Ed Koch and former Governor of New York Mario Cuomo attend a party hosted by Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. publisher of the New York Times at the Frederick P. Rose Hall August 30, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Bowers/Getty Images)

Remembering Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch: Statements And Condolences

Statements and condolences have been pouring in since news that former New York City Mayor Ed Koch died early Friday morning.

2013/02/01

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch takes part in the wreath laying ceremony during the Veteran's Day Parade - Nov. 11, 2012 (credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Listen To Special WCBS 880 Audiofile: Ed Koch 1924-2013

“How’m I doin’?” That was the refrain of Edward Irving Koch, who we knew simply as Ed Koch.

2013/02/01

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch attends the celebration of his 85th Birthday at the Bryan Cave LLP Celebration at the St. Regis Hotel on November 18, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Bryan Cave LLP)

Famous Ed Koch Remarks Over The Years

“How’m I doing?” was his trademark question to constituents, although the answer mattered little to Koch. The mayor always thought he was doing wonderfully.

2013/02/01

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at the White House - Mar. 14, 2012 (credit: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch Dies; Share Your Condolences

Please share your thoughts on Koch and your condolences with us below.

2013/02/01

Ed Koch speaks at the renaming of the Queensboro Bridge in his honor at The Water Club Restaurant on May 19, 2011. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)

CBS New York Reporters Reflect On Covering Ed Koch Through The Years

Former New York City mayor Ed Koch passed away Friday at the age of 88. Known for his outspoken personality and famous remarks, Koch was not shy about speaking his mind, often giving reporters plenty to write about.

2013/02/01

Ed Koch celebrates at the renaming of the Queensboro Bridge in his honor at The Water Club Restaurant on May 19, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)

‘Koch’ Documentary, Released To Theaters Friday, Takes Objective Look At Famed Mayor

Neal Barsky, the filmmaker behind the documentary “Koch” joined The Couch by phone to tell us what it was like to work with the beloved New York City Mayor.

2013/02/01

Former New York City Mayors David Dinkins and Ed Koch at Federal Hall in Lower Manhattan - Jan. 31, 2007 (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

David Dinkins Reflects On Death Of Fellow Former Mayor Ed Koch

“Shock, frankly, all though I knew that Ed was not well and I knew that we has in intensive care. Still, I was not quite prepared for that,” Dinkins said. “He seems to be indestructible. I thought he’d go on forever.”

2013/02/01

Ed Koch (credit: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Bryan Cave LLP)

Ed Koch’s Persona Transcended Local Politics, Penetrated Pop Culture

Ed Koch, the iconic three term mayor of New York City, became so identified with New York City as to become a kind of “brand ambassador” of the city to America and the world.

2013/02/01

Ed Koch in Mayor Michael Bloomberg's 2012 State of the City Video

Video: Remember Ed Koch’s ‘Welcome To My Bridge?’

One of the permanent memorials to late former New York City Mayor Ed Koch will be the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge and indelible in our memories will be Koch welcoming us to it.

2013/02/01

FILE - Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Bryan Cave LLP)

Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch Moved To ICU At New York-Presbyterian Hospital

The 88-year-old former mayor of New York City is battling a build-up of fluid in his lungs and legs.

2013/01/31

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch (file / credit: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Ed Koch Remains Hospitalized With Fluid In Lungs, Iron Deficiency

The former mayor was readmitted to the hospital on Monday with fluid build-up in his ankles and lungs, two days after he was released. Koch was first hospitalized for water in his lungs and legs on Jan. 19.

2013/01/30

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch (file / credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Former Mayor Ed Koch Back In The Hospital

Just two days after he was released, former Mayor Ed Koch was back in the hospital Monday.

2013/01/28

Former Mayor Koch Released From Hospital

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon, a week after being admitted with fluid in his lungs and swollen ankles.

2013/01/26

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