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first_reported: 2026-11-10 12:40 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 12:40 EST
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# Richard Aurelio, public relations adviser and journalist, dies at 98

Richard Aurelio, a political and public relations adviser and journalist, died at 98. He helped re-elect Mayor Lindsay and brought an all-news cable channel to New York.

Section: [Around Town](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Richard Aurelio](/new-york/wiki/richard-aurelio.md), [Jacob Javits](/new-york/wiki/jacob-javits.md)

## Coverage

- [The New York Times – N.Y./Region](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/10/obituaries/metro-richard-aurelio-dead.html), 2026-11-10 12:40 EST: Richard Aurelio Has Died. He Helped Re-elect Mayor Lindsay.

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