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Chuck Klosterman Is Probably the Times Mag’s New ‘Ethicist’

Hugo Lindgren set Twitter speculating about who would be The New York Times Magazine‘s new Ethicist today when he teased, “It’s a little scary when The Ethicist starts following you.” But only briefly.

A new Ethicist Twitter account (@nytethicist) has been formed, Longform founder Max Linsky quickly pointed out, and it follows two people: the Times mag and Mr. Lindgren. Its bio is quite revealing: “I write the Ethicist column for @NYTmag and also tweet as ‏@CKlosterman.” Read More

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Cuomo Names Ken Adams to Head ESDC

Andrew Cuomo has named Business Council CEO Ken Adams as a head of a revamped Empire State Development Corporation.

“With Ken Adams as President and CEO, the Empire State Development Corporation will fuel New York-based innovation and create jobs at home while helping to transform the state into a world-class center for business and new Read More

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Will Roger Altman Replace Larry Summers?

Multiple news outlets are reporting that Roger Altman is in line to replace Larry Summers as head of the Obama administration’s National Economic Council. If this is true, Obama is replacing a controversial, Wall Street – friendly former Clinton staffer with a lower-profile, Wall Street -friendly former Clinton staffer.

The rumored appointment comes at a Read More