Gersh Kuntzman
@realgershkuntzman.bsky.social
Editor of Streetsblog NYC and a New Yorker who bikes. First, Fourth and 21st Amendment absolutist. And from the lawyers: “Organizational affiliation is for identification purposes only.”
Biggie Smalls in Brooklyn.
November 17, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Biggie Smalls in Brooklyn.
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Trump Denies Writing 36-Volume Comic Titled ‘Don And Jeff: Time Pedophiles https://theonion.com/trump-denies-writing-36-volume-comic-titled-don-and-jeff-time-pedophiles/
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Trump Denies Writing 36-Volume Comic Titled ‘Don And Jeff: Time Pedophiles https://theonion.com/trump-denies-writing-36-volume-comic-titled-don-and-jeff-time-pedophiles/
Also applies to Park Slopers!
My working theory based on people I've known along time and their recent Instagram posts: The Free Press has done an insidious job of telling neurotic upper middle class Jews with victim complexes what they want to hear, and it's made them all nuts.
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"The more-than-300 comments responding to that anonymous post are full of mothers looking for property in New Jersey or Florida, predicting that Mamdani’s promise to make buses free will lead criminals to rape and kill innocent passengers."
LMAO @ UES mommies crashing out
LMAO @ UES mommies crashing out
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Also applies to Park Slopers!
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On Monday, after a rare show of resistance to the Trump administration in the form of a highly disruptive government shutdown, several Senate Democrats folded—and plenty of people are pointing fingers at the caucus leader who couldn't control them.
Schuck Fumer
The Senate majority leader flops and more news for your Tuesday morning.
hellgatenyc.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
On Monday, after a rare show of resistance to the Trump administration in the form of a highly disruptive government shutdown, several Senate Democrats folded—and plenty of people are pointing fingers at the caucus leader who couldn't control them.
Today’s @nyc.streetsblog.org headlines! nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/11/t...
Tuesday's Headlines: Dean Joins the Team - Streetsblog New York City
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani made his first two hires as the Daily News attacked his free buses platform. Plus more news.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Today’s @nyc.streetsblog.org headlines! nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/11/t...
Clearly the Intercept spent my $45 contribution well!
NEWS👀👀: After many years in the wilds of freelancing, I start TODAY as a full-time staff reporter for
@theintercept.com
My beat:
-The FBI!
-Trump's purges and reshuffling of federal law enforcement and courts!
-The invasion of American cities by ICE/CBP/National Guard!
-ETC!
@theintercept.com
My beat:
-The FBI!
-Trump's purges and reshuffling of federal law enforcement and courts!
-The invasion of American cities by ICE/CBP/National Guard!
-ETC!
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Clearly the Intercept spent my $45 contribution well!
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
There's always a Streetsblog angle. Today, @davecolon.bsky.social reveals the fundamental grift behind President Trump's takeover of the Penn Station project: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/07/t...
Trump's Penn Station Plan Could Saddle New York Commuters With New Fees - Streetsblog New York City
Amtrak and Andy Byford's plan to privatize the operation Penn Station could open the door to sticking transit riders with extra fees.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
There's always a Streetsblog angle. Today, @davecolon.bsky.social reveals the fundamental grift behind President Trump's takeover of the Penn Station project: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/07/t...
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“…Mamdani wasn't just running as a "Socialist" — he was running, and winning, as an urbanist.”
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Cycle of Rage: Honeymoons Don't Need to End, Mr. Mayor-Elect - Streetsblog New York City
They drove that bus, so they'd better get their fast-and-free ride on Jan. 1. If not, the grace period will end quickly, our columnist says.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“…Mamdani wasn't just running as a "Socialist" — he was running, and winning, as an urbanist.”
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/c...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/05/c...
I’ve always said the brains and the guts of NJ are Democrat and the face and the brawn is Republican.
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I’ve always said the brains and the guts of NJ are Democrat and the face and the brawn is Republican.
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WAR ON THANKSGIVING
Breaking news: The Trump administration has announced it will reduce flight traffic by 10 percent in 40 markets across the U.S. as part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers, as the government shutdown enters its second month.
U.S. orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect 40 markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.
wapo.st
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
WAR ON THANKSGIVING
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Our message to Andrew Cuomo was loud & clear in June.
It’s louder & clearer tonight.
It’s louder & clearer tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Our message to Andrew Cuomo was loud & clear in June.
It’s louder & clearer tonight.
It’s louder & clearer tonight.
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“Since the June primary, more than 107,000 first-time voters have registered in New York City.”
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
“Since the June primary, more than 107,000 first-time voters have registered in New York City.”
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Dick Cheney did more than anyone else to build up expansive and destructive executive branch powers in the wake of 9/11; he lived to see another president turn those same powers against his own daughter.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
November 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Dick Cheney did more than anyone else to build up expansive and destructive executive branch powers in the wake of 9/11; he lived to see another president turn those same powers against his own daughter.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
Learn about Andrew Cuomo's covered plate on his "good luck" Ford Bronco! nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/04/t...
Tuesday's Headlines: Cuomo to the End Edition - Streetsblog New York City
The Dodge Charger was nowhere to be found on Monday — replaced by a scofflaw Ford Bronco and OJ jokes. Plus other news.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Learn about Andrew Cuomo's covered plate on his "good luck" Ford Bronco! nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/04/t...
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Live comedy about NYC bike lanes and Robert Moses? Hell yeah. Why not. Perfect comedic topic.
THE POWER JOKER - featuring myself and @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social
THE POWER JOKER - featuring myself and @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Live comedy about NYC bike lanes and Robert Moses? Hell yeah. Why not. Perfect comedic topic.
THE POWER JOKER - featuring myself and @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social
THE POWER JOKER - featuring myself and @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social
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no @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social were harmed in the making of this video
October 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
no @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social were harmed in the making of this video
Listen to me: BILLY NEVER IDLES.
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Listen to me: BILLY NEVER IDLES.
Shapka's off to my favorite rat czar, the great Jane Kuntzman (I helped with the epaullettes!).
November 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Shapka's off to my favorite rat czar, the great Jane Kuntzman (I helped with the epaullettes!).
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In light of the fantastic news that Wallace Shawn is canvassing for Zohran
November 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
In light of the fantastic news that Wallace Shawn is canvassing for Zohran
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Uptown Manhattan Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa pulled out of the City Council speaker race late Sunday and offered support for her Brooklyn colleague Crystal Hudson‘s bid to become the chamber’s next top leader.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/02/c...
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/02/c...
Carmen De La Rosa drops bid to become NYC Council speaker, endorses Crystal Hudson
Uptown Manhattan Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa pulled out of the City Council speaker race late Sunday and offered support for her Brooklyn colleague Crystal Hudson’s bid to become the chamb…
www.nydailynews.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Uptown Manhattan Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa pulled out of the City Council speaker race late Sunday and offered support for her Brooklyn colleague Crystal Hudson‘s bid to become the chamber’s next top leader.
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/02/c...
www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/02/c...
Under-rated picture.
I think everybody has a “Wallace Shawn from Young Sheldon” — my first one would probably be “Vincent Price, the guy who did the voice of Ratigan in The Great Mouse Detective”
November 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Under-rated picture.
This is very sage advice — and from a Canadian, no less. Bring back the Expos.
If there’s one small/huge thing we should take away from this epic #WorldSeries, it’s that WHEN THERE’S A FORCE PLAY AT HOME PLATE WITH THE BASES LOADED, YOU RUN THROUGH, YOU DON’T SLIDE!
Thank you.
Thank you.
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 AM
This is very sage advice — and from a Canadian, no less. Bring back the Expos.
Here's an important story for #bikenyc as Zohran Mamdani hopes that NYPD Commissioner Jessica "Crackdown" Tisch stays on as top cop: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/01/n...
NYPD Criminal Bike Crackdown Continues Even as Mamdani Makes Overtures to Tisch - Streetsblog New York City
Street safety advocates should not be pleased by Zohran Mamdani's decision to invited NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to stay on. Here's why.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Here's an important story for #bikenyc as Zohran Mamdani hopes that NYPD Commissioner Jessica "Crackdown" Tisch stays on as top cop: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/01/n...
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Happy Halloween from the set of The Big Kill! Because the only thing better than watching a horror movie today is making one
October 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Happy Halloween from the set of The Big Kill! Because the only thing better than watching a horror movie today is making one