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16 Comments on NYC Loses an Icon - Hiz Honor former Mayor Koch dies at 88
Mitch, Ed Koch was indeed the quintessential New Yorker. When I live in New York, he was my Congressman.
Once a week, he showed up at my bus stop at 82nd and Madison. It was rush hour, and I was often late for work. It never failed. I'd be running for a bus about to pull out, and this goofy bald guy would stick out his hand to shake mine.
"Hi! I'm Ed Koch!"
OK, Ed. I'm late for work and you just made me miss my bus.
I voted for him anyway.
Yes.. he did quite bit of amazing work for NYC. I actually met him at a Bar Mitzvah many years ago for one of my cousins. A New Yorker through and through. He will be missed.
Yes, he was a true icon and will be missed.
Mitchell he truly was an Icon. May he Rest in Peace . NYC and the rest of the country has lost a wonderful man
Well said Mitchell, Ed Koch was a national treasure.
Very well said, Mitch, and I've been sad about this. He did good for our city.
Mayor Koch was one of the few honest politicians. I met him when he was running for office & you could see the sincereity in him. I met him a few times after & I knew he cared. Than why do we pick so many bad politicians. Why do we not like ourselves.
Mitchell, a great tribute to a fellow New Yorker. Ed Koch will be missed by many, but what he did for New Your City will be remembered forever.
...and a true New York "foodie."
Hey, Mitch! I included this post in Last Week's Favorites. Enyoy the rest of your weekend.
When I visited NYC a few years ago, I had intended to spend 3 days touring. However a serious storm blew in during the night after the first day. I didn't leave the hotel room much after that. I really hoped to visit Grand Central "Terminal," but just couldn't fit it in. I need return to the city one day, and finish what I started!
Ed was the quintessential New Yorker. He walked the walk and talk the talk. From riding the subway to work, to celebrating the Mets World Series, from rescuing the city from the depths of financial ruin and more, if you want the definition of a great public servant, Ed Koch is the man that defines that.
Pat, Thanks for including this in week in review. I voted for him too. You would always see him around town. He's was very tall in person.
Janis, I met him too and was invited to Gracie Mansion. Back in the 80's I worked for the Hollywood Reporter. Ed Koch was the first mayor to hire a film commissioner for NYC and formed the Mayor's office of Film, Television and Theater. He was a film buff. In fact Guiiano hired back Koch's commissioner after Mayor Dinkins fired her and appointed one of his friends.
Gabe, Thanks, I loved his wise cracks and humor. He will be missed.
Hannah, Thanks, Yes he loved NY and the people of NY and served them well.
J Philip, Thanks, Like many New Yorkers he was opinionated but he didn't always agree with the opinions of his party.
Debbie, Thanks, It is sad but he lived a good long life and he did good.
Jimmie, Thanks. He really cared about the people and the city. He was a regular guy and spoke always his mind even if it wasn't politically correct.
Michael, Thank you. He is responsible for so much of today's real estate success in the city. Before he became mayor NYC was basically a rental market. During his tenure is when many of the rental buildings converted to coops and condos.
Gena, Thanks Yes, a foodie and he always stayed thin.
Myrl, Thanks, I remember that storm, it was on Labor day? Irene? Luckily it wasn't as bad as Sandy. When you get a chance to visit, I'll be your guide so you can avoid the "tourist traps" I know you will take the best photos.
Jason, Thanks, He really did. He even preferred his small apartment in Greenwich Village to Gracie Mansion. Years ago I had a listing in his building.
A wonderful tribute to Mayor Koch. He was a good guy and loved New York City. Many said/say they do, but when a man "takes care of" the city, as Mayor Koch did, he didn't need to say anything. He showed it! Wish all politicians took care as he did!
Mitch, I'm so glad to see the gold star! You and Ed Koch deserve nothing less!
His funeral service may well have been one of the very best I've ever watched. Everyone had such great stories about him. I ran into him once at a museum. Love Mayor Koch.