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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.

Monday’s Headlines: People Over Parking Edition

Two spots for cars — or one spot for humans? Plus other news.

October 23, 2023

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.

October 19, 2023

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.

October 19, 2023

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.

October 19, 2023

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.

October 17, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines: The Non-News Monday Edition

Not much news ... except what we published yesterday. But still, here's a roundup.

October 17, 2023

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.

October 16, 2023

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.

October 16, 2023

Friday’s Headlines: Policy Crickets Edition

All we want for Friday the 13th is a few interviews with city officials. Plus other news.

October 13, 2023