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Koch was first elected mayor of New York City in 1977 and was re-elected in 1981 with 75% of the vote. He was the first New York City mayor to win endorsement on both the Democratic and Republican party tickets. In 1985, Koch was elected to a third term with 78% of the vote.
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Jun 7, 2024 · Ed Koch (born December 12, 1924, Bronx, New York, U.S.—died February 1, 2013, New York City) was an American politician who served as mayor of New York City (1978–89) and was known for his tenacity and brashness.
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Feb 1, 2013 · Former New York City Mayor Edward Irving Koch, a man as colorful as the city he helped save from financial ruin, died Friday of congestive heart failure. He was 88.
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Feb 1, 2013 · Ed Koch, the ebullient, outspoken mayor of New York City, wanted to know. That was his trademark greeting, as he met citizens and New York's boisterous press during his rollicking three terms...
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Feb 1, 2013 · Edward I. Koch, the master showman of City Hall, who parlayed shrewd political instincts and plenty of chutzpah into three tumultuous terms as New York’s mayor with all the tenacity, zest and...
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Feb 1, 2013 · Ed Koch, the brash former New York City mayor who typically greeted constituents with a “How’m I doin’?” died Friday at the age of 88, his spokesman said.
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Ed Koch (born December 12, 1924, Bronx, New York, U.S.—died February 1, 2013, New York City) was an American politician who served as mayor of New York City (1978–89) and was known for his tenacity and brashness. After serving in the army during World War II, Koch graduated from New York University Law School (1948).

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How did Ed Koch Die?
Ed Koch speaks at the renaming of the Queensboro Bridge in his honor in May 2011. The brash former New York mayor died Friday, February 1, of congestive heart failure at 88, his spokesman said. Koch campaigned for a New York State Assembly seat in August 1962. Koch, a three-term mayor of New York, rides the subway in January 1978.

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Why did the obituary say 'Koch' incorrectly?
Because of an editing error, an obituary on Feb. 2 about Edward I. Koch, the former mayor of New York, referred incorrectly to “Koch,” the new documentary film about his life.

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Why was Koch a popular politician?
But Koch defied his critics to become one of the most popular politicians in the country. In early 1981, as he prepared to face the voters for re-election, his public approval rating was an enviable 62%. He was credited with balancing the city's budget and enabling it to raise funds on the bond market.

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What did Ed Koch do after he left office?
After leaving office, Koch practiced law, hosted a radio show, wrote a newspaper column and made countless TV cameo appearances. Koch leaves a morning breakfast in September 2011 in which Mayor Michael Bloomberg discussed Lower Manhattan's growth following 9/11. Ed Koch speaks at the renaming of the Queensboro Bridge in his honor in May 2011.

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What problems did Koch face during his second term?
When Koch entered office the city was facing multiple serious issues. The city was in financial crisis, crime rates were soaring, and the city was still recovering from a major blackout and looting. Koch instituted austerity measures which put the city on better financial foundations for his second term.

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www.nbcnewyork.com › news › localFormer Mayor Ed Koch Dead at 88 – NBC New York

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Feb 1, 2013 · The web page reports the death of Ed Koch, the three-term mayor of New York City who rescued the city from near-financial ruin and embodied New York chutzpah. It also covers his political career, his legacy, his personality and his quotes.