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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.

Hicks Tricks: Journalist Offers Congestion Pricing Compromise That Just Might Work, Komanoff Says

"This isn’t about policy at this point. It’s about politics," wrote Nolan Hicks. "Politics is about winning. ... Advocates should make the offer. Hochul should take the deal."

August 9, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Suit Yourself, Governor Edition

The gridlock governor is on her own in lawsuits seeking to restart congestion pricing. Plus other news.

August 8, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: RIP Congestion Pricing Edition

Well, it's pretty obvious that Gov. Hochul's so-called "pause" of congestion pricing is going to be fatal. Plus other news.

August 7, 2024

SPLAT: Adams Administration’s Squeeze on Roadside Dining is Complete

In the end, outdoor dining sheds will occupy just 0.087 percent of the city's parking spaces.

August 5, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: A Citi Bike Hero is Something to Be Edition

Meet a guy who took a Citi Bike from the Williamsburg Bridge to Montauk Point! Plus other news.

August 5, 2024

Crazy Talk: In New Speech, Hochul Declares Dictatorial Powers, But Also Begs Legislature for Bailout

Hochul again defended her June 5 decision to "pause" the central business district tolls, using misinformation and channeling Louis XIV to do so.

August 2, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Charged Up Edition

There's a lot of good news in the Department of Transportation's battery announcement on Thursday. Plus other news.

August 2, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Criminal Mischief Edition

It was a crazy-busy news day topped with the arrest of a man who is fed up with law enforcement officials breaking the law.

August 1, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: Wherefore Art Thou, Gov. Hochul Edition

The big story yesterday was the fact that MTA headquarters is a skyscraper completely surrounded by a lapping sea of red ink. Plus other news.

July 30, 2024