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.
Thursday’s Headlines: Mourning Becomes Enforcement Edition
Why were cops ticketing cyclists at the very intersection where a bike rider was killed by a driver on Saturday? Plus other news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: This is Your DOT on Drugs Edition
Yes, that's our editor consuming drugs in front of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration office on 10th Avenue to protest the agency's seizure of the bike lane. Plus other news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Fuel for Thought Edition
Forgive us if we're not jumping for joy that the city fleet is using less fossil fuel. Yes, it's a good trend, but cars are still cars. Plus other news.
Update: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn
A 32-year-old woman was killed by the driver of a Tesla early on Saturday morning in Brooklyn, police said.
Thursday’s Headlines: Expletive-Laced Edition
When a German tourist is decapitated in Midtown by a reckless driver with a fake plate, you simply have to scream. Plus other news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Look, You’re the Traffic Edition
Why don't French leaders take Le Subway (which is definitely NOT what French people call the subway)? Plus other news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: ‘Not In My Back Yard’? ‘Yes, In Your Back Yard’ Edition
Our editor-in-chief joins the expert panel at the popular Upright Citizens Brigade's political comedy roundtable on Wednesday night. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: Nasty Weather in Queens Edition
Hopefully, you were having so much fun this weekend (and you weren't anywhere near Citi Field) that you need our news update. Here you go!
Friday’s Headlines: Mayor’s Mismanagement Report Edition
Revealed: lots more failures of the Adams administration. Plus other news from the perfect day for our editor to test positive for Covid.