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.

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Streetsblog USA |Highway Expansion

Report: Biden Infrastructure Bill Spurred Increase in State and Local Highway Spending

The Urban Institute found an overall increase in capital investment in ground transportation — mostly on highways — and flat investment in public transit.

Gersh Kuntzman

November 19, 2025

Today's Headlines

Wednesday’s Headlines: The People v. Yarimi Edition

It was horrific, it was depraved, it was predictable. And it will happen again. Plus other news.

Gersh Kuntzman

November 19, 2025

Today's Headlines

Tuesday’s Headlines: Soft Focus Edition

The DOT unveils its latest effort to get car drivers to stop killing us. Plus other news.

Gersh Kuntzman

November 18, 2025

Today's Headlines

Monday’s Headlines: Permanent Paseo Edition

We journeyed to Jackson Heights to celebrate a milestone in the life of the 34th Avenue open street. Plus other news.

Gersh Kuntzman

November 17, 2025

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Friday’s Headlines: More Agenda Items Edition

Transportation Alternatives laid out, in 85 chunky bullet points, what the next major should do. Plus other news.

Gersh Kuntzman

November 14, 2025

Today's Headlines

Thursday’s Headlines: Seeing Daylighting Clearly Edition

Hats off to Frank Morano, a Republican from car-dominated Staten Island, who can see the basic logic behind the Council's effort to require daylighting at every intersection in the city. Plus other news.

Gersh Kuntzman

November 13, 2025