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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

Any else have an idea of how to fix this?

West Siders to De Blasio: Act Now to Boost Cycling During Corona Crisis

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 11, 2020 | No Comments
A resolution follows Transportation Alternatives' call for immediate improvements during the pandemic.
It's not the expansion of cycling that causes the epidemic of crashes. It's the lack of cycling infrastructure, the persistence of bad driving, and the proliferation of assault cars that do. Photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

Streetfilms: Biking is the Way to Beat Coronavirus (If the Mayor Would Help)

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 10, 2020 | No Comments
"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.
Queens Council Member Costa Constantinides is running for Borough President with an ambitious transit and safe streets platform. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Costa Constantinides: Break the Car Culture of Queens — With Better Transit and More Biking!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 10, 2020 | No Comments
"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 says the city should create more space for cyclists, like these crowded riders sharing space with pedestrians on the Queensboro Bridge, during the crisis. Photo: Clarence Eckerson

TransAlt to Mayor: Put Your Money Where Our Bikes Are

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 9, 2020 | No Comments
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."
The car that struck Frank  Decolvenaere is severely damaged, suggesting a high-speed crash. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Defying Evidence, NYPD Won’t Say Driver was Speeding in Fatal Bay Ridge Crash

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 8, 2020 | No Comments
The badly damaged car — parked near the Bay Ridge police stationhouse — is riddled with damage consistent with striking a pedestrian at an excessive speed.
Frank Decolvenaere was killed at this corner in Bay Ridge. Photo: Dave Colon

UPDATE: Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Speeding Driver in Bay Ridge

By Gersh Kuntzman and Dave Colon | Mar 5, 2020 | No Comments
“I am deeply shaken by [this] death of a pedestrian — killed by a speeding driver," said the area's state senator.
Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

NYPD Will Not Move Against Yellow Ribbon Vigilantes on Staten Island

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 5, 2020 | No Comments
Breaking news: The NYPD won't take down warning signs on Staten Island alerting drivers to the locations of speed cameras.
Council Member Joe Borelli shows the spot in Annadale where he wants a raised crosswalk. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Can DOT Just Give Joe Borelli a Damn Crosswalk?

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 5, 2020 | No Comments
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 is the undiscovered country for Citi Bike. But not for long!

Roosevelt Island — Home of ‘Four Freedoms’ Park — May Get Four Citi Bike Stations

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 4, 2020 | No Comments
One more hole in the bike-share network gets filled. Now, can the city finally put Citi Bikes in the Hasidic portion of Williamsburg?
Here's our editor, angering reckless drivers on Staten Island by encouraging them to slow down. Photo: Streetsblog

Streetsblog Editor Gets Second Violent Threat from Staten Islander in Favor of Reckless Driving

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 3, 2020 | No Comments
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.
Fools rush in where mayors fear to tread.

Oh, Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round Some Random Poles!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 3, 2020 | No Comments
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!
Going, going, gone: The protected portion of the 13th Street bike lane was destroyed in 24 hours.

Eyes on the Street: Drivers Destroyed a Protected Bike Lane … in 24 Hours!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Feb 29, 2020 | No Comments
Here's why we can't have nice things: drivers.
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