Romenesko

New York Observer
The legendary Allan M. Siegal retired on May 12, shortly after turning 66. Tom Scocca writes: "There are many measures of the depths of the influence Mr. Siegal exerted on West 43rd Street, and one of them is this: Mr. Siegal was not assigned to be standards editor; the title of standards editor was assigned to Mr. Siegal." PLUS: Page Six editor Richard Johnson is having a hard time finding help.