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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.

NYPD ‘No-Chase’ Policy Working But Too Late to Save ‘Hawk’ Hughley

The NYPD has reduced its high-speed chases by 85 percent in little more than a month.

March 7, 2025

Greenpoint and Williamsburg Beg DOT for 20MPH Slow Zone

Since the state legislature allowed New York City to drop the speed limit, only one zone — Manhattan below Canal Street — has gotten the safety improvement.

March 6, 2025

Thursday’s Headlines: ‘So, About that Poll’ Edition

Quinnipiac put out a poll that shows that maybe we are leaving the valley of political death. Plus other news.

March 6, 2025

Wednesday’s Headlines: Take a Bike Edition

This is a musician. With a Sousaphone. On a bike! Plus other news.

March 5, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines: The Toll of Lies Edition

If there's less traffic, there can't also be fewer customers AND harder to get to work, right? Plus other news.

March 4, 2025

Monday’s Headlines: Living the DREAM Edition

Some activists are pushing the ultimate DREAM now that Cuomo is in the race. Read on...

March 3, 2025

Hey, Taxi! Stop Blocking the Bike Lane … Or Risk Escalating Fines

The current fines for violations don't even carry points on a driver's license. That will change.

February 28, 2025

Friday’s Headlines: One Fewer Killer Edition

The man who killed Katie Harris in Brooklyn in 2023 will spend at least the next three years in prison. Plus other news.

February 28, 2025

Thursday’s Headlines: Setting a Date Edition

President Trump wants congestion pricing to end on March 21. Good luck with that. Plus other news.

February 27, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines: Car-ruption on Staten Island Edition

Patriotism? Scott LoBaido proves that a scoundrel can also cling to the corruptive influence of car culture. Plus other news.

February 25, 2025