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Gersh Kuntzman

Tabloid legend Gersh Kuntzman 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. He also writes the Cycle of Rage column, which is archived here.

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Today's Headlines

Wednesday’s Headlines: We Were Right (Times Two) Edition

Sure, we spend a lot of time patting ourselves on the back, but there are two more reasons. Plus other news.

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Gersh Kuntzman

June 10, 2026

Today's Headlines

Tuesday’s Headlines: Knicks in Six Edition

Wait 'til next game! Plus other news.

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Gersh Kuntzman

June 9, 2026

S#!t We Put Up With Every F@&%ing Day

Cycle of Rage: Horrific Williamsburg Crash Is A Wake-Up Call To Fix Bedford

"The mayor promised during the campaign that he would fix this, and six months later nothing has changed. I’m furious," said one bike-friendly resident.

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Gersh Kuntzman

June 8, 2026

34th Avenue Open Street

Monday’s Headlines: Paseo Park Is Ready For Its Closeup

Streetfilms' Clarence Eckerson Jr. has a new feature film about the 34th Avenue Open Street. Plus the news.

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Gersh Kuntzman

June 8, 2026

Today's Headlines

Friday’s Headlines: Go New York Go New York Go Edition

It's not even We Outside Summer yet, but New Yorkers know where to celebrate. Plus other news.

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Gersh Kuntzman

June 5, 2026

Today's Headlines

Thursday’s Headlines: Is This Election Season Or Not Edition

We urge New York City congressional candidates to get cracking. Plus other news.

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Gersh Kuntzman

June 4, 2026

Today's Headlines

Wednesday’s Headlines: Covering the Craziness Edition

Lots of bikelash means lots of Streetsblog coverage. Plus other news.

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Gersh Kuntzman

June 3, 2026

Transportation Alternatives

Tuesday’s Headlines: Mayor on a Roll Edition

Mayor Mamdani was at last night's Transportation Alternatives' "Streets for People" gala. Plus other news.

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Gersh Kuntzman

June 2, 2026

Today's Headlines

Monday’s Headlines: Feeding the Beast Edition

The bikelash is strong in this one. Plus other news.

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Gersh Kuntzman

June 1, 2026

World Cup 2026

GAME ON: Mamdani Transport Plan For World Cup Is Gridlock Alert On Steroids

Who says Gridlock Alert days are only for the holidays?

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Gersh Kuntzman

May 29, 2026

OLDER