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
MORE S-COP-LAWS: Investigation Reveals More Reckless NYPD Drivers — But de Blasio Doesn’t Care
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Day 3 of Streetsblog's investigation reveals scores more police officers who endanger neighborhood residents with repeated moving violations.
S-COP-LAWS: Two More Brooklyn Precincts Staffed by Reckless Drivers
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Our latest report follows an earlier investigation of the 76th Precinct in Carroll Gardens, whose car-commuting cops were also repeat offenders. So why does the mayor want them to drive to work?
Cops Arrest Virginia Driver for Killing Brooklyn Pedestrian
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Finally, some charges against a killer driver.
On ‘Busway,’ Would-Be Transportation God Corey Johnson Falls at the First Hurdle
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Council Speaker Corey Johnson has infuriated supporters of the 14th Street busway — just as he was positioning himself as the ultimate livable streets candidate.
BREAKING: New Bill Would Allow for 750 Speed Cameras With Expanded Hours
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The freshman State Senator is carrying Assembly Member Deborah Glick's previously passed legislation — but this time, passage is likely in the Senate, setting up a conflict with the governor.
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed by Repeatedly Reckless Driver Backing Into his Driveway
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No charges for a driver who hit a pedestrian as he was backing up into his driveway.
No Wonder Bus Ridership is in Freefall — TransitCenter Grades 75% of Lines at ‘D’ or ‘F’
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Almost three-quarters of New York City bus lines, and almost all of the routes in Manhattan, have earned a D or F grade from a leading transit advocacy group.
Demanding Answers, Pol Calls Citi-Bike’s $2 Electric Fee a ‘Barrier’ for Poor
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Council Member Antonio Reynoso wonders why the Lyft-owned bike share system must charge more for pedal-assist bikes.
SUBURBAN REVOLT! Another County Heard from as Senate Dems Protest Congestion Pricing
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Why is Andrea Stewart-Cousins allowing the tyranny of suburban drivers over suffering city transit users?
E-xciting (But Also E-xpensive) News: Citi Bike Electric Fleet Will Grow to 4,000 — With $2 Fee
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You'll love these pedal-assist cycles, but you'll also pay for the privilege of taking out one.
CYCLE OF PRAISE: Kudos to Mayor de Blasio for Supporting Congestion Pricing
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Mayor de Blasio's embrace of congestion pricing this week deserves to be praised, no matter how long it took him to come around to what the rest of us have long known.
Mayor Defends Handing Cuomo Full MTA Control As L.I. Dems Bolt
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Hizzoner rides the subway — no, really! — and pitches straphangers on his new partnership with the governor.