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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

Gov. Hochul Says All the Right Things About Speed Cameras

By Gersh Kuntzman | Nov 4, 2021 | No Comments
Gov. Hochul effort to distance herself from her disgraced predecessor could make New York City a safer place.
Justice for Baby Apolline. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Locals Demand Justice for Baby Apolline … in the Form of at Least One Car-Free Street

By Gersh Kuntzman | Nov 4, 2021 | No Comments
The city must turn a deadly Brooklyn street into a car-free plaza — and rename it after the 3-month-old baby who was killed by a reckless driver there in September — a community group and a new petition is demanding.
Photo: Waymo

Autonomous Car Company Waymo Begins Mapping Our City

By Gersh Kuntzman | Nov 3, 2021 | No Comments
They're here. They're queer. Get used to them.
NYPD Transportation Bureau Chief Kim Royster says the agency does a good job consoling victims' families.

Wednesday’s Headlines: The NYPD as Grief Counselor Edition

By Gersh Kuntzman | Nov 3, 2021 | No Comments
Is there a "bereavement folder" for Vision Zero? Plus all the other news.
You don't want to see this. File photo: @brooklynsja

ASKING FOR A FRIEND: Is Citi Bike Being Held Hostage By DOT Fear of Inconveniencing Drivers?

By Gersh Kuntzman | Nov 2, 2021 | No Comments
The share service needs to add thousands of docks in Manhattan, but the DOT is not keeping up with its requests.
Curtis Sliwa at Lenox Hill Hospital after his injury.

Monday’s Headlines: Just Another Tragic ‘Accident’ Edition

By Gersh Kuntzman | Nov 1, 2021 | No Comments
The biggest under-reported story of the weekend was the late Friday news that mayoral candidate and beret-industry pillar Curtis Sliwa had been hit by the driver of a taxicab. Plus other news.
This Google street view reflects what the driver saw as she exited the Stop and Shop on Forest Avenue in Staten Island. Photo: Google

Another 2-Year-Old Killed by SUV Driver Who Apparently Didn’t See Her

By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 30, 2021 | No Comments
For the second time in a week, a tiny tot has been run down and killed by the driver of a massive SUV who could not see the small child over the gargantuan vehicle.
What do you want from it? Photo: David Meyer

Brooklyn Pol Pushes Bill to Require MTA’s OMNY to Serve Poorer Riders Now

By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 28, 2021 | No Comments
State Sen. Andrew Gounardes wants the OMNY system to stop charging straphangers for fares once they've paid the same amount as a weekly or monthly pass — a well-established "unlimited ride" concept known as fare-capping.

The 10 Best Ideas We Heard at Tuesday’s Epic ‘Vision Zero’ Hearing

By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 26, 2021 | No Comments
...and it doesn't take much to implement them (except some courage).
Only rigid barricades keep cars out. But the DOT wants to try something else. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

DOT Design for Permanent 34th Avenue Open Street ‘Fails,’ Say Linear Park Supporters

By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 25, 2021 | No Comments
This gold standard needs some polish.
Dryal Brown was killed on Atlantic Avenue near Nostrand Avenue. Photo: Google

FRANTIC ATLANTIC: Another Pedestrian Killed on Deadly Brooklyn Speedway

By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 23, 2021 | No Comments
For the second time in as many weeks, a pedestrian has been killed by a hit-and-run driver along a notorious speedway in the heart of Brooklyn that the city has done nothing to remedy.
Another ticket for VACIN8D. Photos: Gersh Kuntzman

VAXIN8D? OK, Fine, But This Driver is Still Cause for Concern

By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 22, 2021 | No Comments
He's vaccinated, but he's still a jerk.
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