Obituaries
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Anne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91
She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled…
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Marian Zazeela, an Artist of Light and Design, Dies at 83
She pivoted from painting to lighting exhibitions, performance art, graphic design and minimalist music, performed with her husband, the composer…
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Bob Graham, Former Florida Governor and Senator, Dies at 87
After the 9/11 attacks, Mr. Graham became an outspoken critic of President George W. Bush and his administration’s response to…
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Ken Holtzman, Who Pitched Two No-Hitters, Is Dead at 78
A left-hander, he was part of the Oakland A’s dynasty in the ’70s. He was also the winningest Jewish pitcher…
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Restaurant Review: Hamburger America Is Deliriously Messy
Every once in a while, restaurateurs in New York become infatuated with the cuisine of some other place. In the…
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Carl Erskine, a Star Pitcher of the Dodgers’ Glory Years, Is Dead at 97
The record-setting pitcher known as Oisk in Brooklyn was the last surviving member of “The Boys of Summer.”
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Kisa Brings South Korean Roadside Fare to the Lower East Side
Rosemary’s offers pizza and a family-style meal in Midtown, the owners of Oxalis open Laurel Bakery in the Columbia Street…
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‘Pasta Nada’ and More Ultrafast, Flexible Dinners
Few ingredients and very versatile: creamy garlic pasta with greens, soy-glazed chicken breasts, kimchi fried rice.
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Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame Cardinals Manager, Dies at 92
He won three pennants and a World Series as the St. Louis skipper, promoting what was called “Whiteyball,” combining speed,…
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At Passover, the Only Constant Is Changing Recipes
Joan Nathan, a doyenne of Jewish American cuisine, has long treasured the holiday and witnessed its evolution through food.