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.
Monday’s Headlines: People Over Parking Edition
Two spots for cars — or one spot for humans? Plus other news.
E-Bike Rider Who Killed Chinatown Pedestrian Gets Only a Ticket
The electric Citi Bike rider who struck and killed a pedestrian in a chaotic Manhattan intersection has reportedly been given a mere red-light ticket for the death.
Thursday’s Headlines: Fleet Week Edition
The entire taxi fleet — including Ubers and Lyfts, plus yellows — will have to be electric or handicapped accessible by 2030. Plus other news.
Prospect Heights Group to Mayor Adams: Finish the Underhill Ave. Bike Boulevard!
Residents of Prospect Heights are demanding that the Adams administration finish a routine bike boulevard project first — and then go door-to-door to hear the feedback.
Report: Congestion Pricing Will Be a Huge Boost for Transit Workers
Here are 3.2 billion reason for transit workers to get on board the congestion pricing train.
Tuesday’s Headlines: The Non-News Monday Edition
Not much news ... except what we published yesterday. But still, here's a roundup.
Monday’s Headlines: Newsday Finally Looks at Road Violence Edition
The big story late last week was Newsday's three-part series on the large increase in fatal crashes on Long Island since the pandemic.
Another DMV Employee Helped Disgraced Cop Cheat the System
For the second time in as many months, the NYPD has disciplined a police officer who claimed a DMV employee told him how to scam the agency's own system to get his car re-registered after allowing his insurance to lapse.
Friday’s Headlines: Policy Crickets Edition
All we want for Friday the 13th is a few interviews with city officials. Plus other news.