Ed Koch Autographs
Ed Koch was an influential figure in American politics, best known for his tenure as the 105th Mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. Born on December 12, 1924, in the Bronx, Koch grew up in a Jewish family during the Great Depression, which influenced his later advocacy for urban issues and community development. After serving in World War II, he attended New York University and graduated from the New York University School of Law. Koch began his political career in the 1960s as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York’s 18th congressional district from 1969 to 1977. His outspoken personality and focus on civic engagement quickly garnered him a reputation as a principled and colorful politician.
Koch’s rise to mayoralty came at a critical time when New York City was facing numerous challenges, including economic decline, rising crime rates, and a crumbling infrastructure. With a promise to revitalize the city, he implemented a series of reforms that emphasized fiscal responsibility and public safety. Koch launched several initiatives focused on housing, education, and crime reduction, famously declaring that he would "take the subway every day" to demonstrate his commitment to revitalizing public transportation. His administration is credited with attracting private investment into the city, helping to restore New York's economy during the late 1970s and 1980s.
Throughout his three terms as mayor, Koch was known for his direct and often confrontational style, famously asking, "How’m I doing?" to gauge public opinion. He also faced significant challenges, including a highly publicized conflict with the New York City Council and criticisms regarding his handling of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. Despite these controversies, Koch's legacy is marked by his ability to galvanize the city and inspire civic pride among New Yorkers. After leaving office, he continued to engage in public life, serving as a political commentator, author, and fixture in New York
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Current items with a signature of Ed Koch
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Traded items with a signature of Ed Koch
The most expensive item with a signature of Ed Koch (Mayor Ed Koch New York Authentic Signed Autographed Rawlings Baseball) was sold in February 2013 for $249.49 while the cheapest item (Ed Koch Hand Signed Autograph 8X10 Photo,NY Mayor,Politian,Actor) found a new owner for $0.01 in December 2012. The month with the most items sold (44) was February 2013 with an average selling price of $18.22 for an autographed item of Ed Koch. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2021 with $131.75 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was March 2008. In average, an autographed item from Ed Koch is worth $10.50.
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Latest News about Ed Koch
Mario Cuomo, Ed Koch and the great V.I.D. split (01/08/2015): BY TONY HOFFMAN | The passing of Mario Cuomo is sad. He was a liberal lion who gave us hope. People just liked listening to his voice. He was so eloquent. The fact that he also espoused the progressive values that so many of us deeply believed in was icing on the cake. Mario read more here » Mario Cuomo in life and death: 5 surprising facts about his bitter feud with Ed (01/02/2015): Koch never forgave Cuomo for alleged dirty campaign tactics during their 1977 mayoral race in New York City. 
Drones Spotted Near JFK Airport, Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge Raise Worry (11/20/2014): The FBI and Federal Aviation Administration are continuing to investigate reports of drones flying near commercial aircraft on approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport this week. Of Egg Creams, Ed Koch and 49 Other Facts You Didn't Know About Jewish New York (11/15/2014): Did you know that Al Jolson worked as a singing waiter — or how many pushcart vendors were in New York in 1930? We help test your Jewish Big Apple knowledge. Click here for the rest of the article... Cab Fire Erupts On Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge (08/21/2014): A car erupted into flames late Thursday afternoon on the upper level of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge.
Older News Stories about Ed Koch
Son Of NYPD Officer Killed In Crash Near Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Files Lawsuit (06/2014): Officer Elisa Toro, 36, was off-duty on Dec. 10 when her car crashed on an exit ramp of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. Her vehicle rolled and struck a vacant storefront. Late Mayor Ed Koch Honored at Upper East Side Gathering (04/2014): A tribute was held Thursday night for the late great mayor of the City of New York, Ed Koch, at the Harmony Club on the Upper East Side. Advance historic pages from March 19, 1982: Mayor Ed Koch faces coalport protest (03/2014): View full sizeStaten Island Advance front page from March 19, 1982Staten Island Advance/Irving Silverstein View full sizeStaten Island Advance page from March 19, 1982Staten Island Advance/Irving Silverstein STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Today's historic pages are from march 19, 1982. ... The Time Ed Koch Faced Down a South-American Assassination Threat Alone (02/2014): Ed Koch, best known as the mayor of 1980s New York, faced an international assassination plot when he served as a congressman before that, something he never spoke much about. DOT Making Changes To Deadly Ramp Of Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge (12/2013): The Department of Transportation is making changes to the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge in the wake of several deadly accidents on one of its exit ramps. Vallone effort to switch Ed Koch bridge name meets with opposition (11/2013): City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. is pushing a new bill calling for the late Ed Koch's name to be dropped from the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge and instead be appended to another structure in New York City -- the Manhattan Municipal Building. DOT: Repairs Continue On Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Following Truck Fire (09/2013): The Queens-bound right lane on the upper level of the bridge has been closed since a 40-foot tractor-trailer carrying wooden, plastic and metal clothes hangers burst into flames last month. Part Of Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Still Shut Down After Fire (08/2013): Part of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge remained closed Saturday morning, a day after a truck caught fire. Ed Koch was a pen pal to history (07/2013): Sports Illustrated/Getty Images Ed Koch Ed Koch’s life was lived through letters. The former New York City mayor corresponded with presidents, movie stars and prime ministers. He neatly filed away the notes he received, some in folders marked with the word “good.” Now the public will get a... Ed Koch's tombstone corrected (06/2013): Former New York Mayor Ed Koch has been dead for more than four months, but a mistake on his tombstone likely would have amused him. Candid documentary profiles colorful, feisty N.Y. mayor Ed Koch (05/2013): From Queens to the Bronx, for 12 years, three words were a constant around New York. “How’m I doin’?” Ed Koch, mayor of the nation’s largest city from 1977 to 1989, would pepper his statements — from campaign speeches to street-corner talks with constituents — with the same question. The mayor as movie star: The spotlight loved Ed Koch (04/2013): Mark Feeney can be reached at mfeeney@globe.com. Ed Koch leaves bulk of estate to sister in will (03/2013): Ed Koch , the former mayor of New York who died last month at age 88, left the majority of his estate to his sister. Cleveland ToDo Feb. 25: Indulge your taste for seafood at the Nauti Mermaid happ (02/2013): Try the Mermaid's $1 beers and $1 crab cakes or learn more about one of New York City's colorful mayors.
