Skip to Content
Streetsblog New York City home
Streetsblog New York City home
Log In

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.

Cop Who Harassed Brooklyn 311 Caller Hit with Fine, Penalty

A cop made crank calls with "heavy breathing" and, oddly, "dolphin, seal and sheep noises" to harass a 311 complainant. He's been punished.

October 2, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: We’re Tired of Winning Edition

The Mets. DOT. A state judge? Monday was just great, as you'll see in today's headlines.

October 1, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: Let’s Go Mets Edition

We're going to have one eye on the Mets and the other on the mayor today. Plus other news in today's media roundup.

September 30, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Back to Business Edition

After The Indictment, the day settled back into normal New York craziness. A full roundup.

September 27, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Mayoral Indictment Edition

As Cindy Adams always said, "If you're indicted, you're invited." But this is no party. Plus other news.

September 26, 2024

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