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
NYPD Driver Who Killed Man on Eastern Parkway is Placed on Modified Duty
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The police officer who was driving the NYPD vehicle that fatally struck a man on Eastern Parkway last week after allegedly speeding and running a red light has been placed on modified duty — and the Internal Affairs Bureau has taken over the case.
Queens Pol’s Bill Would End Bus Lane Enforcement on Holidays — An ‘Attack’ on Riders
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Bob Holden says his bill makes sense. Activists say it does not.
NYPD Deploys Dedicated Tow Truck to Squeaky Wheel Queens Council Member’s District
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They're towing his line.
As Outrage Builds, Police Offering No New Details on NYPD Van Crash that Killed Man on Eastern Parkway
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Police have offered no new details about the fatal crash caused by the driver of an NYPD van, as one local official slammed the police department for its "complete disregard" for life.
Irony Alert: State Waives Gas Tax With No Study, Yet Takes Years to 'Study' Congestion Pricing
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It's an ironic move, given the state's environmental goals. It's also bad optics.
New York City’s Pedestrian Death Crisis is Part of an Alarming and Ongoing National Trend
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Talk about cold comfort: New York City's rise in pedestrian deaths is part of horrifying national trend.
Streetsblog’s Annual MLB Opening Day Preview! Yankee Stadium Edition
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There's really no way to route, route, route for the home team.
Lower-Income New Yorkers Set Livable Communities Agenda for Adams
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The poorest New Yorkers are telling Mayor Adams that affordable housing, not more police, is a key public safety issue.
Council to Mayor: Put a Lot More Money into the Streets Master Plan!
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Both bike and bus advocates hailed the Council proposal.
Plan for ‘Apolline’s Garden’ Now Includes an Additional Block
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Look how Apolline's Garden has grown!
EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Adams Says 3rd Ave. Will be His First ‘Bike Superhighway’
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Click here to see the proposed design, which was leaked to Streetsblog in advance of the April 1 announcement.
CYCLE OF RAGE: New York City’s ‘Car-Free Earth Day’ is a Sad Joke
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Once again, we learn that our elected officials can't be bothered to even do the least they could do.