The above video was taken on Sept. 12, 2011. Former mayor Ed Koch — magnanimous in victory after endorsing Bob Turner for Congress — explained why he thought it was important to send President Barack Obama a message on Israel.
In the second featured video, city residents speak about Koch's legacy.
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