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
West Siders to De Blasio: Act Now to Boost Cycling During Corona Crisis
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A resolution follows Transportation Alternatives' call for immediate improvements during the pandemic.
Streetfilms: Biking is the Way to Beat Coronavirus (If the Mayor Would Help)
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"It's kind of infuriating for elected politicians, who get driven everywhere, to say, 'Yeah, take a bike!' Well, we have a lot of kids who can't do that and don't feel safe," one rider said.
Costa Constantinides: Break the Car Culture of Queens — With Better Transit and More Biking!
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"Our borough is long overdue for a holistic transit plan that provides reliable bus and subway service to get people out of their cars," said the would-be Queens borough president. Vote on March 24.
TransAlt to Mayor: Put Your Money Where Our Bikes Are
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The group's executive director said the mayor's "bike to work if you can" message "stops short of making bicycling safe and accessible for all."
Defying Evidence, NYPD Won’t Say Driver was Speeding in Fatal Bay Ridge Crash
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The badly damaged car — parked near the Bay Ridge police stationhouse — is riddled with damage consistent with striking a pedestrian at an excessive speed.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Speeding Driver in Bay Ridge
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“I am deeply shaken by [this] death of a pedestrian — killed by a speeding driver," said the area's state senator.
NYPD Will Not Move Against Yellow Ribbon Vigilantes on Staten Island
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Breaking news: The NYPD won't take down warning signs on Staten Island alerting drivers to the locations of speed cameras.
Can DOT Just Give Joe Borelli a Damn Crosswalk?
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A Staten Island lawmaker known for his recidivist speeding is, at least, trying to help pedestrians in Annadale. But the city is reluctant.
Roosevelt Island — Home of ‘Four Freedoms’ Park — May Get Four Citi Bike Stations
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One more hole in the bike-share network gets filled. Now, can the city finally put Citi Bikes in the Hasidic portion of Williamsburg?
Streetsblog Editor Gets Second Violent Threat from Staten Islander in Favor of Reckless Driving
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Streetsblog's effort to slow down drivers on the speedway borough of Staten Island is definitely angering speeders — the website received a second threatening call this morning.
Oh, Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round Some Random Poles!
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Streetsblog goes on the offensive against Staten Islanders who are telling reckless drivers where the should slow down for speed cameras — by warning them that they should slow down everywhere!
Eyes on the Street: Drivers Destroyed a Protected Bike Lane … in 24 Hours!
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Here's why we can't have nice things: drivers.