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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.

Friday’s Headlines: The Times Loves Sprawl Edition

Look, we're critical of the Times, but the paper reached a new low in its call for more sprawl. Plus other news.

April 11, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing is Working (Again!) Edition

The real "shithole" was New York City's streets ... until congestion pricing showed up. Plus other news.

April 8, 2025

Monday’s Headlines: Duffy’s Fact-Grinding Tour Edition

One last look back at Sean Duffy's two-stop ride on the subway. Plus other news.

April 7, 2025

Friday’s Headlines: It’s the ‘Shithole’ Super Bowl

We hear that U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy will be riding the subway today. Plus other news.

April 4, 2025

Wednesday’s Headlines: To Repeat, This is Not an ‘Accident’ Edition

The mayor can't stop calling preventable crashes "accidents." Plus other news.

April 2, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Citi Bike to Add E-Tandems to Fleet on April 1

The Lyft-owned rentable bike company confirmed the news after a Streetsblog reporter happened upon two Citi Bike employees testing out the new wheels in a remote corner of Forest Park in Queens

April 1, 2025

Slaughter of the Innocents: Recidivist Speeder Kills Three

A driver with a long history of speeding was nonetheless still on the road. People are asking why.

March 29, 2025

Tisch Appoints ‘Forward-Thinking’ New Transportation Bureau Chief

Meet Lola Obe, the new head of the all-important bureau.

March 28, 2025

Friday’s Headlines: Crime vs. ‘Crime’ Edition

Crime is down, but a sizable portion of New Yorkers still use the word "unsafe" to describe this city and its subway. Plus other news.

March 28, 2025