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Caruso, Philip. Reminiscences of Philip Caruso : Oral history, 1994.

Title: Reminiscences of Philip Caruso : Oral history, 1994. 1995.

Functions of the Patrolman's Beneveolent Association; relationship of police force with Edward I. Koch [Koch]; issues concerning police force during Koch's tenure: impact of New York City's fiscal crisis, charges of police brutality, diversification of police force, police equipment; evaluation of Koch.

ArchivalResource: Transcript: 27 pp.1 tape: 1 reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269252083 View

Vallone, Peter F. Reminiscences of Peter Vallone : Oral history, 1994.

Title: Reminiscences of Peter Vallone : Oral history, 1994. 1994.

Working relationship of City Council [Council] with Edward I. Koch [Koch] administration: homeless problem, budget negotiations, increase in Council staff, opposition to Koch's fiscal policy; efforts of Council to reform city government: fiscal policy, campaign finance bill, increased disclosure for city employees; effects of scandals on the Koch administration; evaluation of Koch and his mayoral success.

ArchivalResource: Transcript: 18 pp.1 tape: 1 reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269252407 View

Solomon, Peter J., 1938-. Reminiscences of Peter J. Solomon : Oral history, 1993.

Title: Reminiscences of Peter J. Solomon : Oral history, 1993. 1995.

Education and family background; meeting Edward I. Koch [Koch], appointment as Deputy Mayor; connections with Wall Street; concern for New York City's economic development: creation of Economic Capital Corporation, emphasis on worker training, vest-pocket industrial parks, tax abatements, Public Development Corporation, competition with New Jersey, encouragement of small businesses, efforts to attract foreign investment; New York City's relationship with federal government; corruption and real estate interests; working relationship with Koch; experience working within the city bureaucracy; decision to leave administration; evaluation of Koch's mayoral tenure.

ArchivalResource: Transcript: 80 pp.2 tapes: 1 reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269252315 View

Crotty, Paul, 1941-. Reminiscences of Paul Crotty : Oral history, 1992.

Title: Reminiscences of Paul Crotty : Oral history, 1992. 1993.

Family background, involvement in New York politics; New York City [NYC] Council campaign, 1973; initial work with Edward I. Koch [Koch]; Director, Office of Financial Services, 1983-1984: merger of Financial Services Corporation and Industrial Development Agency, various loan negotiations; Commissioner of Finance, 1984-1986; NYC income tax structure, major investigations of sales tax violations, policies on investments relating to South Africa; Housing Commissioner, 1986-1989: tax delinquent buildings, housing development, city property tax assessments, low-income housing, loft housing, artist housing, programs for homeless, middle-income housing, rent control and rent stabilization, problems relating to squatters, drug dealers, homesteaders; reflections on NYC Board of Estimate; Campaign Manager, Koch Reelection Campaign, 1989: campaign organization structure, strengths and weaknesses, campaign finance laws, transition to David Dinkins campaign.

ArchivalResource: Transcript: 227 pp.1 tape: 1 reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269252194 View

Piscitelli, Peter, 1930-. Reminiscences of Peter Piscitelli : Oral history, 1994.

Title: Reminiscences of Peter Piscitelli : Oral history, 1994. 1994.

Reminiscences of the Edward I. Koch [Koch] administration: initial contact with Koch as a legislative representative in Albany, NY, 1978; reflections on the 1977 mayoral election; changes within the Koch administration; relationship of Koch to presidential administrations; repercussions of Koch's Playboy interview on his 1982 democratic gubernatorial primary campaign; reflections on Koch's leadership qualities; Piscitelli's responsibilities as director of intergovernmental relations, involvement with the Westway project and other city development projects.

ArchivalResource: Transcript: 64 pp.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269252260 View

Esnard, Robert,. Oral history interview with Robert Esnard, 1995.

Title: Oral history interview with Robert Esnard, 1995.

Born in Bronx, New York. Education: DeWitt Clinton High School, City College engineering, Columbia University, Pratt Institute MA in architecture and city planning. Career: Private architect, community research in the Bronx; Department of City Planning, director of the Bronx Office of City Planning; Deputy Borough President of the Bronx under Robert Abrams; Urban Development Corporation for State of New York under Hugh L. Carey; Building Commissioner Deputy Mayor for Policy and Physical Development, Deputy Mayor of Culture, Chairman of Water Board under Ed Koch. Urban renewal, reshaping of City Building Office, legalization of lofts, effect of Republican economic policies on development, development of housing program.

ArchivalResource: transcript: 93 leaves.sound recordings: 4 CD-ROMS.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/606988070 View

Metzger, John J. Papers, 1863 Mar. 5.

Title: Papers, 1863 Mar. 5.

Letter, Mar. 5, 1863, from 2nd Lt. John J. Metzger, Comdr., Co. C, 76th O.V.I. to M.M. Munson relating to the ram, "Queen of the West," captured by the Rebels.

ArchivalResource: 1 item, 1 p.

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Lipper, Ken. Reminiscences of Kenneth Lipper : Oral history, 1992-1993.

Title: Reminiscences of Kenneth Lipper : Oral history, 1992-1993. 1995.

Childhood and adolescence in South Bronx; introduction to New York City politics; involvement in Edward I. Koch's [Koch] campaign for New York governor; role as Deputy Mayor in Koch administration: efforts to promote manufacturing jobs in New York City and to encourage businesses to stay; Koch administration's tax policy, education initiatives, relationship with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, relationships with state and federal governments; influence of the press on Koch administration decisions; assessment of Koch as a politician, administrative style, conflict with Donald Manes; Lipper's unsuccessful campaign for president of the New York City Council, 1985; life following tenure as Deputy Mayor.

ArchivalResource: Transcript: 288 pp.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269252170 View

Badillo, Herman. Reminiscences of Herman Badillo : Oral history, 1994.

Title: Reminiscences of Herman Badillo : Oral history, 1994. 1994.

Education and political career; experience as Commissioner of Housing and Relocation; views on urban renewal; negative impact of President James E. Carter on urban renewal projects; West Side Urban Renewal Project and frustrated efforts in South Bronx; problems with implementation of President Lyndon B. Johnson's War on Poverty programs; failure of educational system in New York City; Mayor Edward I. Koch's [Koch] decision to close Sydenham and Metropolitan Hospitals and political repurcussions in Puerto Rican and black communities; evaluation of Koch's tenure as mayor.

ArchivalResource: Transcript: 34 pp.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/269252051 View