New York Magazine is investigating plagiarism claims involving columnist Ross Barkan after multiple reporters accused him of copying elements of others’ reporting. The allegations emerge days after a Washington Post reporter publicly criticized Barkan, and further reports indicate that additional staff members made similar accusations over the weekend. In response, the magazine has reportedly begun reviewing past columns and related work to determine whether any plagiarism occurred. Coverage across outlets describes the investigation as an internal process tied to specific contested material, including a recent piece referenced in the accusations. The reporting also notes that Barkan is a regular contributor and that the allegations have prompted broader scrutiny of his published work. At this point, the accounts do not describe any final findings or disciplinary outcomes. The central point across sources is that New York Magazine takes the claims seriously enough to launch a review of Barkan’s prior writing while the matter is assessed.