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Gersh Kuntzman

Educated at the Sorbonne and the Yale School of Drama, Gersh Kuntzman is obviously not the person being described here. We're talking about tabloid legend Gersh Kuntzman, who 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.

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The double-whammy: Parked on the sidewalk and in the bike lane. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

They Didn’t Get the Memo (Actually, They Did — They’re Just Ignoring It)

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 8, 2021 | No Comments
One day after top NYPD brass reminded rank-and-file cops that it is illegal and dangerous to park in bike lanes, bus lanes on curbs and in other places that normal people know are illegal and dangerous places to park, cops are still, well, you know.
The scene of the crash is a chaotic roadway with frequent double-parking. Photo: Google

First Cyclist of 2021 is Killed in the Bronx

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 7, 2021 | No Comments
A cyclist died under murky circumstances on a chaotic stretch of roadway in the notoriously dangerous Bronx early this morning, according to the NYPD.
The truck driver who killed Mario Valenzuela has avoided all blame, even having his license suspended temporarily.

Truck Driver Who Killed Queens Teen Can Remain on the Road

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 6, 2021 | No Comments
Tyron Leon, who veered left before abruptly making a high-speed right turn into Mario Valenzuela, will remain on the road without any limitations.
Maybe they'll stop. Maybe.

NYPD to NYPD: Stop Breaking Parking Laws!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 6, 2021 | No Comments
Reminder to NYPD officers: All that illegal and unsafe parking you're doing is illegal and unsafe.
These things are awesome. There's only 18 in the entire city. Photo: TA

Report: City’s Failure to Add Bike Parking Hurts Businesses, Costs Lives, Increases Theft and Reduces Cycling

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 5, 2021 | No Comments
“Simply put, there is not enough bicycle parking in New York City,” said Danny Harris, executive director of Transportation Alternatives.
Cops say Victor Kent was driving this black SUV when he targeted human beings in a Black Lives Matter protest.

Driver Who Ran Down Black Lives Matter Protesters Skips Court Appearance Yet Judge Fails to Act

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 4, 2021 | No Comments
The "violent terrorist" who allegedly rammed peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters last year skipped his court appearance on Dec. 30 — but was not ordered arrested.
Just some (yes, some) of the candidates for Brooklyn's dozen-plus open Council seats.

DECISION 2021: Meet the Council Candidates, Brooklyn Edition (There are a LOT of Them!)

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 4, 2021 | No Comments
The June 22 primary for dozens of City Council seats will be transformational. Are you ready, voters? If not, click here for Part I of our introductory series on the most important election no one is talking about.
The money shot. The conversion of the James Farley Building into the Moynihan Train Hall cost $1.6 billion — and resulted in zero public seating. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Eyes on the Street: All Rise for the New Moynihan Train Hall (Because You Can’t SIT There!)

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 3, 2021 | No Comments
And there are other shortcomings, too.
On Sunday, Mayor de Blasio prayed at a church in Queens. On Tuesday, he begged Albany for help on reckless driving. Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office

Mayor Prays to the Albany Gods: ‘Give Us 24-7 Speed Cameras’

By Gersh Kuntzman | Dec 22, 2020 | No Comments
All he wants for Christmas is ... to bust speeding drivers. Or, more accurately, have the state do it for him.
Everything you need to know about this winter storm is in this picture from the West Street bike lane on Friday. The roadway (for cars) is completely clear. The roadway (for bikes) is untouched. Photo: Elizabeth Adams

POST-MORTEM: Sanitation Commish Admits Poor Snow Cleanup for Cyclists as Agency Lacks Basic Equipment

By Gersh Kuntzman | Dec 21, 2020 | No Comments
"I am ill-equipped to do it in real time."
Shaun Donovan (center) reveals his transportation platform to Streetsblog.

THE DONOVAN PLATFORM: Better Transportation Can Make the City Fairer, Greener and Safer

By Gersh Kuntzman | Dec 18, 2020 | No Comments
Buses and bikes — that's the key to a better, safer and more equitable city, according to mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan. Here's a sneak peak at his transportation platform.
And, um, what happens in neighborhoods without heroes like Darren Goldner, who takes it upon himself to shovel bike lanes? Photo: Gersh Kuntzman (not a hero)

It’s Snow Problem for Drivers, But a Hot Mess for Cyclists, Thanks to City Prioritizing Cars

By Gersh Kuntzman | Dec 17, 2020 | No Comments
And this is where the bike boom goes bust.
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