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New York City’s Longtime Chief Medical Examiner Quietly Retires

Dr. Charles S. Hirsch was appointed to the position back in 1989 by Mayor Edward I. Koch, recently deceased.

Dr. Charles S. Hirsch was appointed to the position back in 1989 by Mayor Edward I. Koch, recently deceased.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.