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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.

Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving

Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 23, 87 pedestrians were killed, up from 68 in the same period last year — an increase of 28 percent.

September 26, 2024

Prospect Perks: Activists Want City to Improve Cycling In and Around Brooklyn’s Green Heart

"Better connecting these neighborhoods to Prospect Park is a strong first step to correcting inequity," a new petition reads.

September 25, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: Whatever Happened to the Swagger Edition

"A gutless city government has undermined outdoor dining," the Times opines. Plus other news.

September 25, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: We Told You So Edition

See this cyclist on the highway? That's a failure of government.

September 24, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: ‘It’s the Car Culture, Stupid’ Edition

The Times is so blind to car culture that it can't even blame the automobile for sedentary lifestyles. Plus other news.

September 23, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Gridlock Surrender Edition

The Department of Transportation yesterday put out its annual list of "Gridlock Alert" days. Plus other news.

September 20, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Who Ya Gonna Call Edition

A key law enforcement effort will be led by the Sanitation Commissioner. Plus other news.

September 19, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: Hochul Agonistes Edition

The Times offers a psychological insight into Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing "pause." Plus other news.

September 18, 2024

Streetsblog to DOT: We’ll See You in Court — Again!

Streetsblog is quite a FOIL to the Department of Transportation!

September 17, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: Make McGuinness Safe Edition

The mayor's failure to implement the full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard continues to have terrible repercussions. Plus other news.

September 17, 2024