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.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Drill, Baby, Drill Edition
There were a few references to some cherished livable streets issues in the 47th president's inaugural speech.
Monday’s MLK Day Headlines
We are taking today off to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and watch a congestion pricing foe become president.
Larry Penner, Federal Transit Official and Letter Writer, is Dead
The former federal transit official, who had a second career as one of the most prolific writers of letters to the editors of scores of area newspapers, died on Thursday.
Friday’s Headlines: Fun in the Sun Edition
The mayor is going down to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Trump, eh? Plus other news.
Rock and Rage: Staten Islanders Again Waging War on Life-Saving Speed Cameras
A self-described "beautification squad" is blocking city speed cameras with floral displays. The DOT is pushing back.
Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!
"It would be contrary to notions of basic fairness to reward a powerful special interest with a $22 million handout," Reinvent Albany said.
Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Slow Down, Borough President!’ Edition
Why is Vanessa Gibson's driver such a leadfoot? Plus other news.
Zona Roberts — Leading Figure in Accessibility — is Dead
The "wheel behind the wheelchair" has died.
Exclusive: New Policy from Tisch Seeks to Reduce High-Speed NYPD Chases
The NYPD will stop initiating dangerous and often high-speed pursuits of suspects fleeing non-violent crimes and traffic infractions — a major reform that Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch hopes will reduce fatalities.
Hochul’s ‘Heavy’ E-Bike Proposal is Light on Potential: Critics
Very few class 3 electric bikes reach 100 pounds. And they look a lot like class 2 e-bikes.