Deborah Orin (April 3, 1947 – January 28, 2007) was Washington D.C. bureau chief for the New York Post. She was also known by her married name, Deborah Orin-Eilbeck.
Born as Deborah Clare Slotkin to Aaron and Sarah Slotkin,"Deborah Orin-Eilbeck, 59, Political Reporter, Dies" The New York Times, January 30, 2007. Orin grew up in Stuyvesant Town in New York City. She majored in French and graduated with honors from Radcliffe College. She received a master's degree from Northwestern University and also studied at the Sorbonne.Stephen Miller. "Orin-Eilbeck, 59, N.Y. Post Chief in Washington" New York Sun, January 29, 2007.
Orin started her journalism career at the Chicago Daily News and the Long Island Press before joining the New York Post in 1977. She covered every presidential campaign since 1980, and was named Washington bureau chief of the Post in 1988.
She covered four presidencies, and interviewed many leaders and dignitaries, including George H. W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell.Cynthia R. Fagen. "Post D.C. Bureau Chief Deborah Orin-Eibeck Dies" New York Post, January 28, 2007.
Orin was known for her conservative viewpoint, although the Posts managing editor, Jesse Angelo, was quoted after her death as saying that she was "an equal opportunity offender."
Death She died at age 59 from stomach cancer.
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Memorial website for Deborah Orin amny's coverage of Orin's death