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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.

Woman Fatally Struck By Hit-and-Run Driver in Queens

It's the latest death in an already bloody year on New York City streets.

February 1, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Expert Witness Edition

Our editor's one-man crusade to rid the streets of reckless drivers went national yesterday. Plus other news.

February 1, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: How Many Stops Edition

It's a good thing Council Member Yusef Salaam ran into a seemingly mild-mannered cop, data shows. Plus other news.

January 30, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: Tom Wolfe Edition

A Council member's story about a supposedly racially motivated traffic stop got all around the world before the NYPD even got its boots on. Plus other news.

January 29, 2024

Better Red Than Dead: Albany Takes Up Camera Reauthorization, Expansion

If the legislature fails to pass a reauthorization, the city's red light cameras will go dark on Dec. 1. And they caught 700,000 drivers last year.

January 25, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Murphy’s Flaw Edition

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy may be the worst Democrat since Strom Thurmond. Plus other news.

January 25, 2024

Adams Administration Withholds 311 Emails From Streetsblog

“An agency repeatedly issuing itself extensions to respond to FOIL requests is inconsistent with FOIL’s purpose," said one lawyer.

January 24, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: The Albany Runaround Edition

More from our reporter's trip to Albany — plus other news.

January 24, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: Inspect Those Garages Edition

Come for the status of the city's parking garages, stay for the video of a true criminal mischief maker. Plus other news.

January 23, 2024

Audit: DOT Cameras Miss Millions of Speeding Drivers

The "worsening problem" of vehicles with obscured or covered license plates means more than $100 million a year in lost revenue — and failure in the fight against reckless drivers.

January 22, 2024