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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

Inquiring advocates want to know: How much does Gov. Hochul care about congestion pricing?

Dear Gov. Hochul: ‘Move Fast on Congestion Pricing’

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 24, 2021 | No Comments
The new governor's inbox is full already.
A common problem. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Mayor Says (Again) that He’ll Look into NYPD Theft of Public Space (Which He Promised to Do Before)

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 20, 2021 | No Comments
Mayor de Blasio once again promised on Friday to rein in rogue police precincts that continue to steal public sidewalks and streets in a way that endangers pedestrians, cyclists and drivers — a promise he has made before.
The New River Gorge in southern West Virginia is now a national park. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

The Newest National Park is Just a Train Ride Away…

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 20, 2021 | No Comments
...But car-free tourists aren't getting much help from Amtrak and others in the New River Gorge region. A retired pharmacist and Streetsblog are trying to change that.
Cops from the 20th Precinct park their personal vehicles in a left turn lane on Columbus Avenue, causing danger and congestion. Photo: Streetsblog

Eyes on the Street: Cops are Undermining Safety on Columbus Ave.

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 17, 2021 | No Comments
Cops in the 20th Precinct are leaving their private vehicles in a left-turn lane created by the Department of Transportation to make a busy Upper West Side intersection safer — the latest example of the DOT's so-called "Vision Zero partners" not caring about Vision Zero designs.
MTA and DOT officials shared a press conference, which advocates said was a big deal. Photo: Dave Colon (with apologies to Orion Pictures)

MTA and DOT Make Bus Service Announcement that is Both Underwhelming and Exciting!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 16, 2021 | No Comments
The most important thing, advocates said, is the MTA and DOT working together.
No one is driving this car, except the car. Photo: : Mobileye, an Intel Company

Self-Driving Car Company to Test a Second Autonomous Vehicle in NYC

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 13, 2021 | No Comments
Wait a minute — there's going to be another one of those things out there? And then five more?!
Photo: Jacob Robert

Arrests of Drunk Drivers Are Falling Even as Crashes are Historically High: Report

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 6, 2021 | No Comments
The NYPD is arresting fewer drunk drivers — and it's costing more than lives.
File photo: Dave Colon

Cops Say They Have Nabbed ‘Scooter’ Rider Who Killed Actor on UWS

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 6, 2021 | No Comments
Cops say they have arrested the hit-and-run "scooter" user who struck and killed actor Lisa Banes in June on the Upper West Side.
From 6 to 6:30 p.m., 500 people used the 34th Avenue open street. Photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

SEE IT: 500 People Enjoying the 34th Avenue Open Street in Just 30 Minutes

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 4, 2021 | No Comments
It only takes a few seconds to see what Jackson Heights will lose if the Department of Transportation fails to protect what it calls its "gold standard" open street. Watch Clarence Eckerson's new film now.
A moped rider uses Third Avenue. File photo: Julianne Cuba

Fact-Check: E-Bikes Cause Very Few Injuries

By Julianne Cuba and Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 3, 2021 | No Comments
No matter how you slice it, the main danger remains car drivers.
The Willoughby Avenue open street is endangered again. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

EXCLUSIVE: City Cleanup Corps to Take Over Running Fort Greene Open Streets — Others to Follow?

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 2, 2021 | No Comments
"It's terrific," said one volunteer coordinator along Willoughby Avenue, South Portland Avenue and Hall Place — three extremely popular open streets primarily because of the work of the volunteers to keep cars off the roadway.
Brooklyn Council primary winners (at least the ones who spoke to us!) include (from left) Lincoln Restler, Jen Gutierrez, Crystal Hudson, Chi Osse, Sandy Nurse, Alexa Aviles, Shahana Hanif and Rita Joseph.

What Will They Do? Incoming Brooklyn Council Members Speak!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 29, 2021 | 1 Comment
After the dust has settled on the primary elections for next year's City Council, we began reaching out to the presumptive new lawmakers from dozens of districts that will get new leadership on Jan. 1, 2022 to see what transportation priority the incoming Council Member has at the top of his or her list. Today, we focus on Brooklyn.
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