Koch will leave office. ending 16 years in city hall and a career in public life spanning more than a quarter century. Born In the Bronx on December 12. 1924. Ed Koch is the son of Louis and Joyce Koch. both PolishJewish emigrants. Growing up during the Depression. the future mayor worked In his fathers hatcheck concession. at a local dell counter. and organized a baby sitters cooperative during the summer. He attended the City College of New York. served honorably in World War II where he received two battle stars. and returned home from Europe to attend New York University Law School where he earned his bachelor of laws in 1948.
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