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HERBERT KAUFMAN, EDITOR, 69, IS DEAD; Head of McClure's Magazine in 1919-21 Was Author, Poet -- Aided Hoover on Food Unit

1947-09-07T05:00:00+0000

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Sept. 6 (AP) -- Herbert Kaufman, editor, author and poet, who in recent years had operated the Herbert Kaufman Newspaper Syndicate, died today at his home. His age waa 69.


George S. Kaufman, Who Revived Astoria Studios, Dies at 89

2018-02-26T23:00:57+0000

A third-generation real estate owner and manager, he was instrumental in a public-private partnership in Queens that spurred filmmaking in New York.


Charles Kaufman, Transformative Leader of Mannes College of Music, Dies at 87

2016-03-23T02:53:21+0000

In his 16 years as the dean, Dr. Kaufman staved off bankruptcy, bolstered programming and oversaw a partnership with the New School.


Andy Kaufman and Redd Foxx to Tour, Years After Death, as Holograms

2015-10-23T12:00:22+0000

Traveling holographic shows of the comedians, featuring some of their best material and biographical elements, are planned for next year.


Bel Kaufman, Who Told What School Was Really Like, Dies at 103

2014-07-25T19:19:48+0000

Ms. Kaufman’s first novel, “Up the Down Staircase,” portrayed the topsy-turvy world of a New York City public school and was based on her experience as a teacher.


Melvyn Kaufman, Whimsical Developer, Dies at 87

2012-03-25T02:45:31+0000

Mr. Kaufman, who erected half a dozen skyscrapers in Midtown Manhattan, had a fascination with office buildings as public spaces with which tenants and passers-by could engage.


Elaine Kaufman Leaves Elaine’s to Her Manager

2011-01-06T02:31:34+0000

According to the will, the longtime manager, Diane Becker, also gets the two buildings that the restaurant occupies. Ms. Becker and the staff plan to continue running the restaurant.


Elaine Kaufman is Dead at 81. Long Live Elaine’s

2010-12-03T19:59:02+0000

Remembering the den mother for New York’s literary set.


Elaine Kaufman, Who Fed and Fussed Over the Famous, Dies at 81

2010-12-03T18:56:11+0000

Ms. Kaufman was the quirky owner of the Upper East Side celebrity hangout Elaine’s.


Michael Kaufman, Times Reporter Who Roamed World, Is Dead at 71

2010-01-16T01:22:45+0000

A New York Times reporter covered the fall of Communism, topless cellists, and everything in between.



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