Mayor Ed Koch

Mistake On Grave Marker Makes Koch Appear Younger Than Bloomberg

A visitor to Mayor Ed Koch’s gravesite would be led to believe he was 10 months younger than Mayor Michael Bloomberg – who was born Feb. 14, 1942. Koch was, in fact, 17 years older than the current mayor.

2013/06/17

The quintessential New Yorker and 105th Mayor of New York City died Feb. 1. He was 88. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)

Ed Koch Leaves Behind $850,000 In Will

The details of late New York City Mayor Ed Koch’s will have been released.

2013/03/11

77th Street No. 6 Line Subway Station To Be Renamed For Mayor Koch

Late Mayor Ed Koch will soon have a subway station on the Upper East Side named in his honor.

2013/02/03

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

Mayor Ed Koch Remembered As The Embodiment Of New York City

New York City woke up Saturday morning without one of its most recognizable and beloved figures.

2013/02/02

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

Mayor Koch Remained Staunchly Private On Matters Of Sexual Orientation

Late Mayor Ed Koch was a strong supporter and champion of gay rights, but when it came to the issue of his own sexual orientation, he steadfastly maintained a commitment to privacy.

2013/02/02

The Rev. Al Sharpton was remembering late Mayor Ed Koch this week. (Credit: Andrew H. Walker/J.P. Yim/Getty Images)

Rev. Al Sharpton: Koch Was ‘Authentic’

The Rev. Al Sharpton was one of Mayor Ed Koch’s loudest critics, but was remembering the mayor fondly upon his death Friday.

2013/02/02

Neighbors, Aides Remember Mayor Koch’s Indomitable Spirit

Mayor Ed Koch was known as the quintessential New Yorker, and left a lasting impression.

2013/02/02

Ed Koch Documentary Opens In Theaters On Same Day As His Passing

In a strange coincidence, a new documentary about Mayor Ed Koch opened in theaters on Friday.

2013/02/01

Former New York Mayors Ed Koch (R) and David Dinkins look on before New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivers his annual State of the City address at Morris High School Campus on January 12, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Education reform was a significant part of Bloomberg's address. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Mayor Koch’s Friends: What You Saw Was What You Got

Those who knew him best said Ed Koch was in private almost exactly as you saw him in public, but even more candid and frank.

2013/02/01

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

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)

New Yorkers Remember Koch As A Friendly, Sincere Mayor

For many New Yorkers, it wasn’t the trademark phrase that made him so popular, it was the fact that Koch wanted to know the answer so he could do better by the people of the city he loved.

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

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

Former Mayor Koch To Be Released From Hospital On Monday

Former Mayor Ed Koch will be released from the hospital Monday morning after six days of treatment for pneumonia and the flu.

2012/12/09

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

Councilman Peter Vallone Wants To Ban The Renaming Of City Property After Living People

Vallone is concerned about the possibility of the practice currying favor with living people who may be able to endorse campaigns or otherwise help politicians.

2012/07/11

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