The above video was taken on September 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, Community Board 6 manager Frank Gulluscio talks about the legacy that Koch will leave behind.
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