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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.

Wednesday’s Headlines: Fake Plates Crackdown Edition

The mayor and governor claim that they are finally going to crack down on "ghost cars." Plus other news.

March 13, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: Towering News Edition

Here's a big story — by size at least: The city is reconsidering the massive design of those new 5G cell towers. Plus other news.

March 12, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: Gun Control in the Subway Edition

The big news yesterday was that Gov. Hochul disarmed the National Guard of its long assault weapons. But there was other news.

March 11, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Blank Checks Edition

The big news on Wednesday was a real restriction on freedom of movement in the supposed name of battling crime. Plus other news.

March 7, 2024

Pedestrian Killed By Hit-and-Run Driver on Canal: Cops

A Chinatown pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver early on Wednesday on the notoriously dangerous Canal Street.

March 6, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Killer Driver Will Get Probation After Completing ‘Restorative Justice’ Course

The deal will allow Jorge Gonzalez-Cadme to avoid jail and keep driving, despite killing education pioneer Norman Fruchter.

March 6, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: Don’t Block Bike Advocates Edition

Tweet kids afraid to read your tweets. Plus other news in today's headlines.

March 5, 2024

To Combat NYPD Lawlessness, DOT Will Move Second Ave. Bus Lane

The plan for an "offset" bus lane also calls for a wider bike lane on one of the city's busiest bike corridors.

March 5, 2024