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.
Streetsblog to DOT: We’ll See You in Court — Again!
Streetsblog is quite a FOIL to the Department of Transportation!
Tuesday’s Headlines: Make McGuinness Safe Edition
The mayor's failure to implement the full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard continues to have terrible repercussions. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: A Worthy Ribbon-Cutting Edition
The DOT will formally open the protected bike lane on the Washington Bridge connecting upper Manhattan to The Bronx. Plus other news.
Friday Video: Welcome to the ‘War on Cars’
Here's a pithy, witty, concise synopsis of why cars suck from the makers of America's best-loved podcast.
The Car Stole Our Bliss — And It Started 125 Years Ago Today
The automobile got its first taste of blood 125 years ago tomorrow — and it's never been able to kick the habit.
Report Shows Double-Digit Increase in Post-Pandemic Driving, Counter to Regional Goal
We're driving ourselves mad, according to new stats from Streetlight Data.
Thursday’s Headlines: Becoming the Story Edition
In case you missed it, I unwittingly became part of a major community news story this week. Plus other news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Will ‘Jaywalking’ Still Be Illegal Edition
We thought the City Council was planning to order cops to holster that summons book, but now it's unclear. Plus other news.
Walk this Way: Feds Finally Want Car Safety Standards to Apply to People Outside the Vehicle
In the midst of a two-decade rise, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed new rules to "reduce fatalities among pedestrians."
Tuesday’s Headlines: The Mayor is Sick Edition
Mayor Adams came down with Covid just in time to cancel his "town hall" meeting on the Underhill Avenue bike boulevard. Plus other news.