Gersh Kuntzman
Educated at the Sorbonne and the Yale School of Drama, Gersh Kuntzman is obviously not the person being described here. We're talking about tabloid legend Gersh Kuntzman, who 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. Email Gersh at gersh@streetsblog.org
Recent Posts
Planning Commissioner Under Fire for Questioning the Benefits and Equity of Transit
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She wanted to "start a conversation," but not necessarily this kind.
NYPD’s Lackluster Enforcement Against Reckless Drivers Continued in Second Month of Supposed Crackdown
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Remember that much-ballyhooed crackdown on drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians — the one Streetsblog debunked last month? Well, it's even more debunkable.
Why New York State Gets an ‘F’ Grade in the New ‘Bike Friendly States’ Survey
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We could have been a contender.
Cops Questioned Driver in Fatal Brooklyn Hit-and-Run But Let Him Go
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A review of the NYPD investigation of the hit-and-run killing of Imorne Horton raises questions about police procedures and whether the NYPD and the Brooklyn District Attorney are sufficiently concerned about holding killer drivers accountable.
Outrage Builds Over ‘Magic Wand’ Gas Tax Holiday as State Studies Congestion Pricing for Years
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It's an ironic move, given the state's environmental goals. It's also bad optics.
Post-Pandemic Period Proves Perilous for Pedestrians
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The decade-long pedestrian death crisis has worsened, with a double-digit percentage increase in deaths caused by U.S. drivers — and experts are blaming it on speeding, distracted driving, larger vehicles and roads that prioritize car drivers over everyone else.
Streetsblog’s Annual MLB Opening Day Preview!
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Whatever happened to route, route, route for the home team? The Yankees will begin their 120th season on Friday afternoon in The Bronx, but the Bombers do nothing to promote — and, in fact, discourage — fans from visiting House that Ruth Built by bicycle. There are no bike racks at Yankee Stadium itself. We […]
CYCLE OF RAGE: City’s ‘Car-Free Earth Day’ Is a Sad Joke
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Once again, we learn that our elected officials can't be bothered to even do the least they could do.
Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little)
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Two progressive state pols want to require would-be drivers to do what they — believe it or not — do not currently have to do before getting their license: practice driving with a professional driving instructor.
MARCH (PARKING) MADNESS 2022: Which Precinct Disrespects its Neighbors the Worst?
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Yes, it's time for Streetsblog's annual tournament, where 16 police precincts compete for the title of Worst Neighbor to the community it is supposed to protect and serve.
Buttigieg Gives Pass to States That Ignore Equity Guidelines
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The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary doesn't look like he's up to fight GOP lawmakers over the Biden climate and systemic racism agenda.
Why Road Violence Rose During the Pandemic
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Bad drivers got worse ... and drove more.