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Gersh Kuntzman

Tabloid legend Gersh Kuntzman has been with New York newspapers since 1989, including stints at the New York Daily News, the Post, the Brooklyn Paper and even a cup of coffee with the Times. He’s also the writer and producer of “Murder at the Food Coop,” which was a hit at the NYC Fringe Festival in 2016, and “SUV: The Musical” in 2007. He also writes the Cycle of Rage column, which is archived here.

Wednesday’s Headlines: Halloween Costume Edition

Council Member Vickie Paladino went full-on shrew in an exchange with friend of Streetsblog who testified in favor of City of Yes. Plus other news.

October 23, 2024

A ‘Fine’ Mess: City to Expand Encouragement for Truckers to Double-Park

The Adams administration is proposing to reduce fines paid by some trucking firms for three dangerous parking violations as part of revisions of a program that then-Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams said shouldn't even exist.

October 22, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: You Gotta Bereave Edition

Wait til next year, New York. Plus other news.

October 21, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Vision Zero Cities Edition

We're down, but not out, especially given today's all-day conference on livable streets. Find out more by clicking above.

October 17, 2024

Cost of Transportation in NYC Soaring … Because of Cars

Transportation costs have risen by more than 39 percent for the average household in the metro area — and it's because so many households got cars.

October 16, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: A Real Move NY Plan

Let me tell you a story about using a cargo bike to move lots of boxes. Plus other news.

October 16, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: ‘Columbus’ Day Edition

We're off for Indigenous Peoples' Day (but don't tell David Carr). Plus a full slate of news.

October 14, 2024

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Av. Hours Before Long-Stalled Safety Redesign Begins

The driver was traveling so quickly that the victim was tossed high in the air before landing back on the car hood and being tossed to the side of the road as the killer drove off.

October 11, 2024

Friday Video: A Vision for West 72nd Street

Maybe someday, a roadway that devotes 88 percent of its space to a tiny minority of users (drivers) could finally work for everyone. We can dream, can't we?

October 11, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Yes, We Will Mention the Yankees Edition

We are praying for the first Subway Series since 2000. Plus other news.

October 11, 2024