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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.

Gov. Hochul Should Read Gov. Hochul’s Press Releases about the Benefits of Congestion Pricing

Gov. Hochul once touted the central business tolling plan as "powerful" and "transformative" for the city. That was then.

June 5, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Flushed Away Edition

Literally every reporter at Streetsblog handed in their resignation letter at just before midnight. Plus other news.

June 5, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: The Times’s ‘Street Wars’ Column Has No Shame Edition

The Times printed another head-shaker of a piece titled, "Where Do Those Painted White ‘Ghost Bikes’ Come From?" Streetsblog readers certainly don't have to wonder. Plus other news.

June 4, 2024

Meet Streetsblog’s New Engagement Editor Emily Lipstein!

Other newsrooms are contracting, but the universe of Streetsblog is expanding.

June 4, 2024

Exclusive: Sanitation Dept. Appoints Monitor for Carting Firm with Spotty Safety Record

But the move left some Council members confused as to why a company with a track record poor enough to warrant oversight is allowed to operate in the city at all.

June 3, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: More Weird Coverage from the Times Edition

Another day, another chance to point out flaws in the Times's coverage of congestion pricing. Plus other news.

June 3, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Just Asking Edition

Can anyone tell us why Mayor Adams decided to defend the Pope for using a gay smear? Plus other news.

May 30, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘Mass’ Transit Edition

Let's look at the big plan — and we mean "big" plan — for the new Port Authority Bus Terminal. Plus other news.

May 29, 2024

Hot Pursuit: NYPD Chases Still Surging Unleashing Danger on City Streets

Drivers seeking to escape the NYPD — and the agency's massive increase in its pursuit of said drivers — continue to surge.

May 29, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: ‘Street Wars’ Shortcomings at the Times Edition

When you're a car-loving hammer, all you see are e-bike nails. Plus other news.

May 28, 2024