Edward Irving Koch was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and was mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. A popular figure, Koch rode the New York City Subway and stood at street corners greeting passersby with the slogan "How'm I doin'?" Born: December 12, 1924 Died: February 1, 2013 In office: January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1989 Wiki link