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.

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Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)

First On Streetsblog: Mamdani Administration To Add More Speed Control Devices Inside City-Owned Cars

The devices — called Intelligent Speed Assistance — prevent drivers from exceeding the speed limit

Gersh Kuntzman

October 22, 2026

Central Park

Thursday’s Headlines: Electric Horseman Edition

The horses are being banished to be replaced by ... electric cars?! Plus other news.

Gersh Kuntzman

October 22, 2026

Open Data

Cycle of Rage: Mamdani Administration Playing Games With Road Violence Stats

The keepers of the city's Open Data have not updated the crash stats in more than four months, causing public officials to understate the extent of the road safety crisis.

Gersh Kuntzman

October 19, 2026