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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.

Tuesday’s Headlines: More Congestion Pricing Lies Edition

The Chicken Littles and plutocratic populists at the New York Post continued their flood-the-zone assault on congestion pricing. Plus other news.

January 7, 2025

Afraid of Crime in the Subway? It’s All in Your Head, NYPD Stats Say

Overall crime in the subway was down 5.4 percent in the subway while it was down only 3 percent in the city overall — one indication that it's safer to be below ground than above.

January 6, 2025

Monday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Hysteria Edition

It's congestion pricing Day 2 in New York City. Here's a round-up of the coverage (and commentary) of Day 1.

January 6, 2025

Special Saturday Headlines: Congestion Pricing is ON!

We honestly thought it would be a quick hearing, but Judge Leo Gordon took his time ... but got it right. Here's how everyone covered it.

January 4, 2025

Friday’s Headlines: ‘And the Winners Are…’ Edition

It's time to announce the "winners" of our year-end awards. Plus provide a lot of other news.

January 3, 2025

SEE IT! Two Women and a Baby Struck and Injured by a Driver in Brooklyn

Pedestrians aren't even safe in this city when they have the light and they're in a crosswalk and they see a driver coming right at them and try to get out of his way.

January 2, 2025

Thursday’s Headlines: The Start of Something Big Edition

We start every new year with such optimism! And we do so again as 2025 kicks off. Plus other news.

January 2, 2025