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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.

Horrific Crash on Manhattan Bridge Bike Path Underscores Moped Crisis

Illegal and legal mopeds are forbidden yet are increasingly common on the span as delivery workers shift to faster vehicles to make their meager living.

July 27, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines: On the Trail Edition

New York State is not ready for bike tourism yet. Plus other news.

July 26, 2023

Driver Charged in ‘Accident’ That Killed Upper West Side Senior

A driver who killed an Upper West Side senior in May — a crash that one cop said was just an "accident" — has been charged in the death, police said.

July 12, 2023

Analysis: Council Transportation Committee Spinning Its Wheels

Members of the committee have put forth 113 bills. Only five have passed.

July 12, 2023

Mayor Disses Local Councilman, Saying ‘Community’ Opposes McGuinness Safety Plan

The mayor openly mocked Greenpoint Council Member Lincoln Restler, who supports the redesign.

July 10, 2023

Family of Man Killed by Recklessly Driving Cop Sues City

The city must compensate the family of a Brooklyn man who was killed by a recklessly driving cop on Eastern Parkway last year, a new suit charges.

July 10, 2023

Monday’s Headlines: Safety and Congestion Edition

The two big stories: More outrage over the mayor's McGuinness flip-flop and the first meeting of the congestion pricing toll board.

July 10, 2023

Cycle of Rage: Mayor Adams Has Disgraced Himself in Rejecting DOT’s Safety Plan for Deadly McGuinness

Shelving the McGuinness Boulevard safety redesign has damaged the mayor's credibility, blown up his predecessor's legacy, emboldened the donor class, empowered opponents of street safety, blindsided elected officials, and even written an obit for democracy.

July 7, 2023

BREAKING: There’s a New Lawsuit to End Outdoor Dining

The pandemic is over, so should outdoor dining end, too?

July 6, 2023