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.
Senior Struck by Citi Bike Rider Has Died
The 69-year-old pedestrian who had been struck by the rider of an electric Citi Bike last week has died of her injuries, police said late on Friday.
Thursday’s Headlines: Get a Job Edition
All the news from Wednesday! Including Dave Colon's foul ball!
Industry and Public Don’t Like DOT’s Proposed Cargo Bike Rules
This freight bike rule is going to be a heavy lift, the Department of Transportation learned on Wednesday.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Street Fight Edition
We're live from the rally for unsafe streets in Greenpoint. Plus other news.
Brooks-Powers and DOT Exchange Testiness Over Agency’s Alleged ‘Master Plan’ Shortfalls
In a testy Council hearing on Tuesday, the Department of Transportation declined to answer a simple question from Transportation Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers: How many bus and bike lane miles have you built so far this year?
The Moped Crisis: Safe Streets Group Issues Policy Recommendations
The city needs to rein in illegal mopeds with a combination of cracking down on rogue vendors, building safer roads for all users and better educating users.
Tuesday’s Headlines: A Great Day on the Street Edition
Wow, what a busy day it's going to be on the livable streets front today! But before that, the news.
Monday’s Headlines: Suburban Angst Edition
Does New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast want to be Department of Transportation commissioner? Plus other news.
City ‘Security Group’ is Not Installing Safety Bollards at Intersections, Schools, Plazas as Council Once Sought
Since at least July 1, 2020, DOT has not installed a single bollard at any location, the agency has revealed.
Thursday’s Headlines: Seniors Under Threat Edition
The Times covered the issue of senior mobility. Plus other issues in today's news digest.









