Edward Irving Koch (/ kɒtʃ / KOTCH; [1] December 12, 1924 – February 1, 2013) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to …

Dec 8, 2025 · 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) …

Three-term mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989, Ed Koch is now a political columnist, partner in a law firm, media commentator and author.

Sep 17, 2025 · Edward Koch is a highly respected figure in New York City politics. When he took office as mayor in the late 1970s, the city was on the brink of financial collapse and social unrest.

Dec 12, 2022 · Ed Koch, the outspoken three-term mayor who became a brash symbol of New York City, died in the morning hours of Feb. 1, 2013, at age 88 of congestive heart failure.

Currently, Ed Koch divides his time between his duties as a partner in a law firm and as a political commentator (and food and movie critic) for various print, radio, and TV outlets. Koch also …

Born on December 12, 1924, Edward Irving Koch was an American lawyer, film critic, political commentator, and a popular personality on television. Known for his blunt-spoken personality, …