New York Magazine has ended its relationship with writer Ross Barkan after an internal plagiarism investigation found problems in his work. The magazine has updated 67 of his columns, signalling a substantial editorial correction and underscoring the reputational and professional consequences of breaches of journalistic standards.

The changes affect Barkan’s published commentary for the outlet, with the magazine adding updates to acknowledge the issue. The case follows wider scrutiny of plagiarism in media, where unattributed or insufficiently attributed material can lead publishers to correct archives, withdraw work and sever ties with contributors.