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
Candidate Lincoln Restler: Let’s Abolish Placards Entirely
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Want to fight placard abuse? Just get rid of the damn placards.
SEE IT: Cyclists Win (Or, More Accurately, Lose) on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn
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There are more two-wheeled users of Kent Avenue than four- or more-wheeled, pollution-belching users. So why do cars and trucks get all the space?
Surging Candidate Garcia Supports 34th Ave. Linear Park
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The former Sanitation commissioner is the first of this year's mayoral candidates to put her John Hancock on a petition calling for the creation of a linear park on 34th Avenue in Queens.
FAKE COMPROMISE: The 34th Avenue Open Street Fight is About Entitlement and Grievance
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Here is a memo to anyone covering Saturday's rally to reduce or eliminate the 34th Avenue open street: This battle is not about "compromise," it's about cars. And entitlement.
SEE IT: Here’s What TransAlt’s ’25X25′ Looks Like (And What Kathryn Garcia Loves)
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Transportation Alternatives has now made it possible to visualize its "NYC 25X25" plan to reclaim 25 percent of public roadway space from automobiles — and the resulting schematics already shook up the mayor's race even before Friday's release.
Eyes on the Street: DOT’s Meeker Ave. Bike Lane Plan Finally Attacks Parking (Well, Some of It)
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Like so many things, it's a start.
Cops Seek Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed Williamsburg Man on Tuesday
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According to the NYPD, the driver of the black luxury sedan was traveling southbound on McGuinness Boulevard at around 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday when he or she slammed into the pedestrian at the intersection of Bayard Street.
TL;DR: The New York Times Treats Transportation, Congestion, Car Culture as an Afterthought
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The Gray Lady did her usual drive-by when it comes to transportation issues.
STREETS WEEK! Mayor Finally Says that the Queens Boulevard Bike Lane Will Be Done by November
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"This is crucial to a recovery for all of us — to have safety and streets that work," he said.
UNCIVIL WAR! Parking-Obsessed Opponents of Health, Safety and Parks Berate DOT Officials for an Hour
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Is this what democracy looks like? If so, can we try another system?
STREETS WEEK! While Touting Support for Cycling, Mayor Considers Something that Would Undermine It
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On the third day, de Blasio created fake news about cycling.
STREETS WEEK! Now Mayor Creates ‘Open Boulevards’ to Bolster Outdoor Dining, Strolling
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The mayor's "Open Streets: Restaurant" program has a new name and a broader mission.