Al and Chuck, Together Again

Latest predictable odd couple, if that’s not an oxymoron:

Chuck Schumer and Al D’Amato at a 1,000-a-plate fund-raiser at Mort Zuckerman’s Fifth Avenue home.

The object is to raise money for Montana Sen. Max Baucus’ 2008 re-election bid.

Which is actually what makes it curious. We know D’Amato will endorse a Democrat if the Republican’s Read More

[em]Radar [/em]Shuts Down: Maer Roshan’s Statement

Thanks to a world-class team of talent, in just a few short months, Radar Magazine and Radar Online made a significant impact on the cultural landscape, breaking news and publishing groundbreaking stories that struck a chord with our unique, much-coveted audience. The magazine built up brand recognition and credibility that many magazines spend years and Read More

Wasserstein Ices Zuckerman’s Zoo, Buying New York

Lightning struck the New York magazine sweepstakes Dec. 16 in the form of Bruce Wasserstein, the taciturn, driving deal magnate who dropped $55 million in cash on Henry Kravis’ Primedia and won the right to take charge of a glossy part of journalism history.

It was the stealth assault of 2003, stealing the march Read More

Wasserstein Ices Zuckerman’s Zoo, Buying New York

Lightning struck the New York magazine sweepstakes Dec. 16 in the form of Bruce Wasserstein, the taciturn, driving deal magnate who dropped $55 million in cash on Henry Kravis’ Primedia and won the right to take charge of a glossy part of journalism history.

It was the stealth assault of 2003, stealing the march Read More

New York Bidders Describe Ledger Dripping In Red

On Dec. 11, final bids in the sale of New York magazine are due, according to sources familiar with the bidding process. The magazine’s corporate parent, Primedia, is so hopeful that a new owner will be found in time for Christmasthat they’ve already excised New York from their own balance sheets as a “discontinued business.” Read More

Off The Record

Martin Dunn had only been on the job for a few hours when the Staten Island Ferry-the vessel on which thousands of New Yorkers travel to and from the island of Manhattan-crashed into a concrete pier at the St. George Terminal on Oct. 15, violently killing 10 people.

For the newly minted editorial director of Read More

Zuckerman Gets Old Tabloid Guy to Run the News

Martin Dunn, who headed the Daily News as editor in chief following one of the most turbulent periods in the paper’s history, will return to the News in a newly created high-level position, sources familiar with the matter said.

Beginning whatpromises to be a dramatic makeover of the paper, Mr. Dunn will return to the Read More

Off the Record

Shortly before 10 p.m. on Monday, July 21, staffers at the Daily News , most of whom had left the office for the evening, received a message via e-mail from News editor Ed Kosner announcing his retirement from the position.

As departures go, Mr. Kosner’s seems like children’s hour compared to the weeks-long soul-thrashing that Read More