Former City Comptroller Harrison J. Goldin — who helped save the city from near-bankruptcy in the 1970s — has died.
Goldin served as the city’s top fiscal watchdog from 1974 until 1989, when he finished last in a four-way Democratic primary for mayor.
As comptroller, Goldin had a rocky relationship with Mayor Ed Koch, frequently arguing about the city’s financial direction in the 12 years that they served in office together.
A Bronx native, Goldin was also a state senator for eight years. Following his primary defeat by David Dinkins in 1989, Goldin launched a financial advisory company.
Goldin died in Manhattan on Monday at the age of 88.
