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 leadersh ip qualities; Piscitelli's responsibilities as director of intergovernmental relations, involvement with the Westway project and other city development projects.