Gersh Kuntzman
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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: Trash Talk from The NY Times Edition
The best story over the weekend was a long feature story in the Times about the "absurd" problem of trash collection in New York City.
West Side Glory: State Begins the Process of Reimagining a True NYC Car Sewer
The state DOT will study the West Side Highway for "potential enhancements ... including [for] pedestrians and cyclists." West Side officials are cheering!
Friday’s Headlines: Closing the Bike Share Black Hole Edition
Council Member Lincoln Restler has negotiated with local religious leaders to add Citi Bike docks to south Williamsburg. Plus other news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Victory on Underhill Edition
Mayor Adams has decided to allow the agency to move forward with its plans to improve safety by finishing the Underhill Avenue bike boulevard. Plus other news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Cycle of Rage Edition
Tuesday was a busy morning on the "criminal mischief" beat. Plus other news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Once and Forever, Congestion Pricing is a Good Thing Edition
Entitled Manhattanites who oppose the central business district toll are the most misguided, it turns out. Plus other news.
#StuckAtDOT: City Delays Suggest Safe Cycling Rule Changes are Dead
Department of Transportation has still not implemented city regulations that it said more than three years ago would improve safety — and one activist thinks the rules are dead.
Monday’s Headlines: Flaco, We Hardly Knew Ye Edition
The only story that anyone wanted to talk about was the death of Flaco the owl, but there was plenty of other news.
DOT Spins Bus- and Bike-Lane Failure as ‘Streets Plan’ Success
The agency quietly released its required status report on the Streets Plan, which shows massive shortcomings that DOT downplayed.
Greenpoint Woman Dies from Injuries Sustained in Crash
The driver's RAM truck had been nabbed by city speed cameras 26 times since 2018, including nine times last year.