Topic: Ed Koch

Ed Koch: a collection of favorite New York minutes with the mayor

Ed Koch, a three-term mayor of New York, died Friday. His trademark 'How'm I doin'?' – as much a challenge as a question – was as brash as the city he led for 11 years. Here's our remembrance of some defining Koch moments.

Ed Koch, ex-mayor and icon of NYC chutzpah, dies (+video)

Ed Koch, described as bald and bombastic, rescued New York City from near-financial ruin during his three terms as mayor of the city. Ed Koch died at 88.

Hillary Clinton's next job? Surely not the one Mayor Bloomberg floated.

Michael Bloomberg is said to have asked Hillary Clinton about her interest in succeeding him next year as mayor of New York. If she were to run, it'd be a short primary. But here's why she won't.

Ken Burns co-directs the powerful documentary 'The Central Park Five'

The documentary goes inside the 'wilding' case that fanned racial tension.

Opinion The aftermath of superstorm Sandy and the land of opportunity

Predictions abound: Will superstorm Sandy help or hurt President Obama look 'presidential'? The bigger question is what Washington can do to help the neediest Americans, when a hurricane blows through – and when it doesn't.

New York special election is a smelling salt for Obama, Democrats

New York special election: In a House district where Democrats outnumber Republicans 3 to 1, the victory of GOP businessman Bob Turner delivers a sobering message to the Democratic Party leadership.
09/14/2011 01:22 pm

NY House race: GOP takes Weiner's seat in special election

NY House race: In a special election that was too close to call Tuesday night, Republican Bob Turner took previous Rep. Anthony Weiner's seat in the NY House of Representatives.
09/14/2011 01:49 am

In Anthony Weiner's old district, signs of a backlash against Obama?

The special election to replace disgraced Rep. Anthony Weiner takes place in a district that has a 3-to-1 Democratic advantage and has not been represented by a Republican since 1923.
09/13/2011 04:59 pm

Obama's nod to Al Sharpton: asset or liability for 2012 reelection bid?

Obama attends the Rev. Al Sharpton's event Wednesday for his National Action Network. Rubbing shoulders with Sharpton may help Obama reinforce his standing with African-American voters, analysts say.
04/06/2011 04:58 pm

Gallery Notable women in US politics

The Vote Obama not concerned with polls or Palin-o-mania

09/09/2008 01:00 am

London mayoral race: a contest of eccentrics

Outspoken conservative Boris Johnson leads 'Red' Ken Livingstone in the polls.
04/18/2008 01:00 am

Giants' Super Bowl upset lifts layoff-worried N.Y.C.

Mayor Bloomberg views the team's victory as a way to unite the city.
02/05/2008 12:00 am