Mamdani wants to remove former Mayor Ed Koch’s name from iconic NYC bridge — but critics say hands off
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is advocating for the removal of former Mayor Ed Koch's name from the 59th Street Bridge due to his alleged mishandling of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. This proposal has sparked controversy, with some politicians supporting the renaming while others oppose it. Critics argue that renaming the bridge disrespects Koch's legacy and contributions to the city.
- ▪Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to remove Ed Koch's name from the 59th Street Bridge.
- ▪Critics, including some politicians, argue against the renaming, citing respect for Koch's legacy.
- ▪The Jim Owles Liberal LGBT Democratic Club has been active in pushing for the renaming due to Koch's actions during the AIDS crisis.
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Metro exclusive Mamdani wants to remove former Mayor Ed Koch’s name from iconic NYC bridge — but critics say hands off By Jordan Donegan and Carl Campanile Published June 1, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google “How’m I doing?” Don’t ask! Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to remove the name of his predecessor Ed Koch from the 59th Street Bridge — a stance some critics say is a bridge too far. The democratic socialist mayor, Council Speaker Julie Menin were just a few of the politicians who told an LGBT group that they’d be in favor of canceling Koch from the bridge, also called the Queensboro Bridge, over his alleged mishandling of the 1980s AIDS crisis, The Post has learned. 5 New York City Mayor Ed Koch in his office on Dec.
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