Ed Koch Gets a Cinematic Epitaph
It is no small irony that “Koch” was released in New York on the very day
former mayor Ed Koch died at age 88. No more would New Yorkers hear Koch’s
cheery greeting, “How am I doing?” Now they have a film to memorialize him,
warts and all.
Koch became Mayor of New York City in 1977, when the whole
place was on the brink of ruination. He went on to serve three terms, through
1989. No one can say Koch did not work tirelessly to improve the quality of
life and financial stability of New
York City . Koch had a special concern for minorities,
the homeless, people with AIDS and gay rights. As a result he had his
detractors. Directed by Neil Barsky, the film brings up the rumor the
never-married Koch was gay. That topic is never settled, nor does it really
matter.
Koch was a very private man. We should honor that.
Testimonies by Michael Bloomberg, Calvin O. Butts III, Carl McCall, Christine
Quinn, Charles Rangel and ordinary citizens tell us why.
You did just fine Ed.
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