Corrections to Recent Articles in The New York Times

An obituary on Monday about Max Frankel, a former executive editor of The New York Times, referred incorrectly to the impact of the 1987 stock market crash. It led to an advertising slump in the newspaper industry, not a national recession. The obituary also misstated the position Richard C. Holbrooke held at the United Nations. He was the U.S. ambassador to that body, not a delegate to it.

The introduction details several corrections regarding previous articles, including misstatements about the 1987 stock market’s impact, the position held by Richard C. Holbrooke at the United Nations, and errors in identifying the founders of Tesla. Further corrections involve misstated information about military exemptions in Israel, the surname of a New York City official, age details of Louise Florencourt, and the album Brian Eno made after an accident. The text also highlights that errors are corrected during the press run when possible.

Corrections and Clarifications in Recent Articles

In addition to the corrections listed, it’s important to highlight the diligence with which errors are addressed in published articles. At The New York Times, ensuring the accuracy of information is a priority. This commitment to rectifying mistakes, whether pertaining to industry impacts, personal titles, founding histories, military exemptions, or artistic works, reflects the newspaper’s dedication to journalistic integrity. By publishing corrections, the newspaper demonstrates accountability and transparency, maintaining trust with its readership. In the fast-paced world of news, errors are inevitable, yet the process of acknowledging and correcting them is crucial for upholding the quality and reliability of the information provided to the public.

Correction of Richard C. Holbrooke’s Position at the United Nations

In an article published on March 18 about the potential impact of exemptions from military service in Israel, the extent of exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men was misstated. Specifically, between 1948 and 1977, these exemptions were capped annually, which means that only some ultra-Orthodox men were exempt from mandatory military service, contrary to the impression that all were exempt. Additionally, an article on Tuesday discussing the potential approval of child care vouchers misidentified a key individual at the Day Care Council of New York. The surname of the chief policy and innovation officer is Gregory Brender, not Bender. Furthermore, an article regarding the artistic contributions of Flannery O’Connor contained an error concerning the age of Louise Florencourt at her death, correcting it to 97 instead of 99. Such corrections illustrate the commitment to accuracy, with errors addressed during the press run whenever feasible to ensure reliability across different editions.

Misstated Founders of Tesla Identified

An article on Saturday about the artwork of the novelist Flannery O’Connor, based on information from Georgia College & State University, misstated Louise Florencourt’s age when she died. She was 97, not 99. An article on Saturday about the Japanese musician and visual artist Hiroshi Yoshimura misstated which album Brian Eno made after an automobile accident. It was “Discreet Music,” not “Ambient 1: Music for Airports.” An article on March 18 about the growth of an online DIY subculture focused on quitting psychiatric medications misidentified Dr. Mark Horowitz, the co-author of the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines. He is a psychiatric resident, not a psychiatrist. Errors are corrected during the press run whenever possible, so some errors noted here may not have appeared in all editions.

Correction Process and Policies

All of these corrections highlight the importance of accuracy in journalism and the commitment to rectifying errors. Ensuring that information is both factual and precise is crucial to maintaining credibility and trust with readers. These corrections serve as a reminder of the constant need for diligence in reporting, as well as the responsibility to set the record straight when inaccuracies arise.