Photo Gallery: Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins Through The Years

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins (L) and current mayor Mike Bloomberg listen as the Rev. Al Sharpton speaks about slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 21, 2002 at the National Action Network Headquarters House Of Justice in Harlem, New York City. (Photo by George De Sota/Getty Images)

2004 US Open - Women's Singles - Finals - Svetlana Kuznetsova vs Elena Dementieva

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former mayor David Dinkins watch as Svetlana Kuznetsova defeats Elena Dementieva, 6-3, 7-5, in an all-Russian, women's singles final on September 11, 2004 at the 2004 US Open in New York. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Rescue Mission Presents 2005 Great Thanksgiving Banquet

Former New York City mayor David Dinkins serves lunch during the Rescue Mission's 2005 Great Thanksgiving Banquet on November 21, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images)

U.S. Open Day 1

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins speaks during a tribute to Althea Gibson as part of the opening ceremonies for the 2007 U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2007 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

New York Yankees World Series Victory Parade

(L-R) Former New York City Mayors David Dinkins, Ed Koch, and Rudolph Giuliani talk prior to the start of the New York Yankees World Series Victory Celebration at City Hall on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Queensboro Bridge Renamed In Honor Of Ed Koch

David Dinkinsa and Ed Koch attend the renaming of the Queensboro Bridge in honor of Ed Koch at The Water Club Restaurant on May 19, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)

Funeral Held For Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins attends funeral services for former New York Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

20th Anniversary Of World Trade Center Bombing Commemorated In NYC

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, left, and current New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, center, attend the 20th Anniversary Ceremony for the 1993 World Trade Center bombing at Ground Zero on February 26, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Mayor-Elect De Blasio Joins Al Sharpton For Mandela Tribute In Harlem

Former Mayor of New York David Dinkins speaks at a Nelson Mandela tribute as Newly selected police commissioner Bill Bratton, Rev. Al Sharpton and Mayor-elect Bill De Blasio listen at the National Action Network in Harlem on December 7, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Gregory/Getty Images)

Memorial Service Held For Nelson Mandela At Riverside Church

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins speaks at a memorial service for Nelson Mandela at Riverside Church on December 11, 2013 in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York City. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Special Evening Honoring David Dinkins

Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins attends a special evening honoring 106th Mayor of New York David Dinkins hosted by Macy's on February 20, 2014 in New York, United States. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)

Hillary Clinton Speaks To Forum At Columbia University In New York

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins speaks with Democratic presidential hopeful and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the David N. Dinkins Leadership and Public Policy Forum at Columbia University April 29, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Hagen/Getty Images)

Maya Angelou Stamp Dedication Held In New York

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins (L) and Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson, the first black Major League Baseball player, help unveil the Maya Angelou Forever Stamp at the African Buriual Ground National Monument on August 20, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

2015 U.S. Open - Day 5

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins attends the Men's Singles Third Round match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Andreas Seppi of Italy on Day Five of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 4, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

New York City Municipal Building Renamed For David M. Dinkins

Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray deliver remarks at a ceremony honoring Mayor Dinkins and the renaming of the Municipal Building in New York City. Thursday October 15, 2015. (Credit: Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office)

David Dinkins 90th Birthday At Gracie Mansion

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray celebrate David Dinkins 90th Birthday at Gracie Mansion on Monday July 10th, 2017. (Credit: Edwin J. Torres/Mayoral Photography Office)

De Blasio Visits Former Mayor Dinkins Class At Columbia University

NYC Mayor de Blasio visits former Mayor David Dinkins class at Columbia University on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. (Credit: Edwin J. Torres/Mayoral Photography Office)

Unique People’s Event Honors David M. Dinkins With Lifetime Achievement Award

First Lady Chirlane McCray delivers remarks at the Unique People’s event where former Mayor David Dinkins was honored with a lifetime achievement award on Thursday, October 26, 2017. (Credit: Edwin J. Torres.)

25th Anniversary Of 1993 World Trade Center Bombing Marked At 9/11 Memorial

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins attends a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial for those killed in the February 26, 1993 truck bomb attack at the World Trade Center on February 26, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Civilian Complaint Review Board Honors David M. Dinkins With Pioneer Award

Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at the Civilian Complaint Review Board’s 25th Anniversary Ceremony and honors former Mayor David N. Dinkins with its inaugural Pioneer Award. The award recognizes Mayor Dinkins for his leadership in establishing the City’s first police oversight entity independent from the New York City Police Department in 1993. City Hall. Monday, December 10, 2018. (Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)