June 3, 2002

Anthony Tommasini reviews New York Philharmonic's final concert of season and Kurt Masur's last performance as orchestra's music director; Masur is named music director emeritus; photos (M)

Corporate software users fear Microsoft may be trying to set itself up as Web gatekeeper with its online identity system; have formed Liberty Alliance to develop open and neutral standards for online identity systems, seemingly arcane technology that is seen as key to coming generation of Internet services and electronic commerce growth; alliance has growing roster of major companies; Microsoft is also finding its advances elsewhere slowed by wary industry partners and rivals; photo (M)

Dist Atty Robert M Morgenthau's office reportedly probes whether Tyco International Ltd chairman L Dennis Kozlowski evaded New York State sales tax; intensity of probe reportedly surprises Tyco board, which continues to back him; at issue is whether he used family trusts to buy goods and services without paying sales taxes; photo (M)

Thoroughly Modern Millie wins six Tony awards, including best musical and best actress in musical (Sutton Foster); Urinetown: The Musical wins for best direction (John Rando), score (Mark Hollmann) and book (Greg Kotis); photos (M)

Boston Red Sox defeat New York Yankees, 7-1; photo (M)

Adelphia Board Puts Off Decision on Bankruptcy Directors at the cable company Adelphia have decided not to seek bankruptcy protection, at least for now, according to people close to the situation. Still, the people said, the board would probably discuss a filing at another meeting, which could come this week. The alternatives available will depend on how effective Adelphia is in cutting costs and selling assets, people close to the company said. [Page C2.]

Millions of tons of New York Harbor's silt, sand and muck--much of it contaminated by years of industrial pollution--will be dredged in next decade to accommodate new supercargo tankers that ride deeper in water; knowing what pollutants are and where they come from could save hundreds of millions of dollars by reducing disposal costs and preventing further contamination of harbor; computer model will provide researchers and engineers with sophisticated analysis of how harbor system works; series of maps showing how wind shifts affect movement of silt; photo (M)

Forest fire engulfs more than 1,000 acres of dry pinelands in central New Jersey several miles inland from shore; forces evacuation of hundreds of residents; photo (M)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine throws more often on days off than most pitchers, repeating throwing process in attempt to improve thinking, not power; photo (M)

Exhibit of drawings by 19th century French artists is set to open at Morgan Library; New York Public Library exhibit Public's Treasures: A Cabinet of Curiosities From the New York Public Library will include unusual printed materials and nonbook objects; bandleader Stan Rubin will open tribute to jazz and swing era with tribute to Benny Goodman at Swing 46, featuring clarinetist Dan Levinson; Van Cliburn International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs will open at Texas Christian University; photos (M)

India and Pakistan show little flexibility toward ending standoff over Kashmir, even as American officials prepare new diplomatic offensive; India's Ambassador Lalit Mansingh warns military action could follow if Pakistan fails to meet demands to halt cross-border attacks by militants in disputed region; Pakistani Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi calls for patience on India's part; says talk of using nuclear weapons is 'insanity' and that Pakistan will defend itself against even limited Indian attack; says promises not to use nuclear weapons against attacker are mere oratory and propaganda with no meaning in operational sense; ongoing diplomatic efforts by US and Russia to end standoff discussed; photos (M)

Focus on tensions between Merrill Lynch chairman and chief executive David H Komansky and chosen successor E Stanley O'Neal that are hampering company's announced plans for smooth transfer of power; insiders say relationship between men is too strained to last two years remaining before Komansky's scheduled retirement; say Komansky, who helped fashion and deliver apology for behavior of stock analysts as part of $100 million settlement with New York Atty Gen Eliot L Spitzer, has largely been left out of most important decisions; O'Neal has done little to hide eagerness to usher Komansky into retirement and radically reorganize firm he thinks grew too complacent and bloated during booming 1990's; photo (M)