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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: More Mayoral McGuinness Mendacity Edition

Mayor Adams doubled-down on his betrayal of his own Department of Transportation. Plus other news.

August 21, 2024

Slaughter of the Innocents: Another Teen Cyclist Killed by Truck Driver on Dangerous Brooklyn Street

The 15th cyclist, and the 12 child, has been killed, this time along a notorious roadway that the city has failed to tame.

August 20, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: All Hail ‘Street Wars’ Edition

"What Happened to the Bus Lanes New Yorkers Were Promised?" the Times asked. Plus other news from a hugely busy news day.

August 20, 2024

Record Numbers of Cyclists Are Using Delancey Street — But Improvements Aren’t Coming for Five Years … At Least

Hey, #bikenyc, you just set an all-time record — but you won't get your gold medal until after the next Olympics.

August 19, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: Watered-Down Toll Edition

Coming soon: Another giveaway to the city's placard elite? Plus other news.

August 19, 2024

Friday Video: ‘Car Kryptonite’ in Providence

See it! If you want to slow down drivers, you need to put things in the road.

August 16, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Turkey Day Comes Early Edition

Federal prosecutors have issued new subpoenas in the ongoing probe of Mayor Adams's alleged shenanigans with Turkey. Plus other news.

August 16, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Get Sheds Down Edition

At least Mayor Adams is consistent: he wants to kill construction sheds ... after killing dining sheds. Plus other news.

August 15, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: News Biz Contractions Edition

The Times won't do endorsements anymore ... and WCBS-880 is bailing on news. Plus other stories to get your day going.

August 13, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: No Excuses Edition

New Jersey is finally making it harder to get fake temp tags. Plus other news.

August 12, 2024