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.
Cost of Transportation in NYC Soaring … Because of Cars
Transportation costs have risen by more than 39 percent for the average household in the metro area — and it's because so many households got cars.
Wednesday’s Headlines: A Real Move NY Plan
Let me tell you a story about using a cargo bike to move lots of boxes. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: ‘Columbus’ Day Edition
We're off for Indigenous Peoples' Day (but don't tell David Carr). Plus a full slate of news.
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Pedestrian on Bedford Av. Hours Before Long-Stalled Safety Redesign Begins
The driver was traveling so quickly that the victim was tossed high in the air before landing back on the car hood and being tossed to the side of the road as the killer drove off.
Friday Video: A Vision for West 72nd Street
Maybe someday, a roadway that devotes 88 percent of its space to a tiny minority of users (drivers) could finally work for everyone. We can dream, can't we?
Friday’s Headlines: Yes, We Will Mention the Yankees Edition
We are praying for the first Subway Series since 2000. Plus other news.
Speaker Adams to City: Slow Your E-Scooter Roll
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is demanding that the city "pause" its successful e-scooter program in eastern Queens, even though thousands of people are using the scooters to get around.
Thursday’s Headlines: Duggan Gets the Story Edition
Our version of the BQE story was better than those written by people at the DOT's invite-only presser.
Wednesday Headlines: What is ‘News’ Edition
We'd much rather be writing about the Mets than counterpunching the DOT for barring us from a briefing. But that's where we are. Plus other news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: The Real Ghost Car Crackdown Edition
More ghost cars are being towed away. Plus other news.