Gersh Kuntzman
Monday’s Headlines: A Federal Case over Parking Edition
We're flicking our bicycle bell over a big scoop last week that no one picked up on...yet. Plus other news.
Justice Dept., Citing Streetsblog, Threatens to Sue NYPD Over Cops’ Sidewalk Parking
The city is now facing a major civil rights suit from the Biden Administration if it doesn't eliminate illegal parking by cops and other city workers.
Thursday’s Headlines: Welcome to the War on Cars, Scientific American
Our favorite story yesterday was this editorial in an unexpected place. Plus other news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Bike Lane Delay Edition
Remember the proposed sidewalk bike lane on Ocean Avenue? So do we. Plus other news in today's media digest.
Car Crashes by City Workers Cost Taxpayers $180M in Payouts Last Year: Report
A record number of victims of crashes involving city employees in city-owned cars filed claims in fiscal year 2023 — and settlements with victims have jumped 23 percent, a new report shows.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Biking with a Dutchman Edition
You really get a fresh perspective on city cycling when you do it with someone from Holland. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: Thanking the Academy Edition
We would be remiss if we didn't offer some photos and copy about Friday's George Polk Awards ceremony, plus other news.
Vandals Commit Mass Arborcide Near the Greenway in Kissena Park
Hundreds of young trees were ripped from the ground — some stolen, some just left for dead — near the greenway in Kissena Park in Queens.
Friday’s Headlines: The Polk’s on Us Edition
This afternoon, our reporter Jesse Coburn will journey to Midtown to accept Streetsblog's first George Polk Award, one of journalism's highest honors. But before that, here's the news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Bike Lanes are Good for Business Edition
A business owner testifies from the heart (and wallet). Plus other news.
