Jack Schwartz, Key Cog at New York Newspapers, Dies at 82 Gotham Rex 3 years ago His guiding hand shaped countless news stories and careers. He died of Covid-19. Source: New York Times Share: New York Public Radio Fires WNYC Hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan SchwartzDateDecember 21, 2017In relation toNew York CityWNYC Suspends Leonard Lopate and Jonathan SchwartzDateDecember 7, 2017In relation toNew York CityNew York Musical Theatre Festival to Honor Stephen Schwartz and Kelly DevineDateOctober 11, 2019In relation toPlaybill