A large crowd gathers around former U.S. President Bill Clinton (C) following the funeral services for former New York Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan&#39;s Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York&#39;s 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run.