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Gersh Kuntzman

@realgershkuntzman.bsky.social
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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.”

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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
On Wednesday morning, the city's first refrigerated cargo quad will spirit hundreds of pounds of produce from E. 34th St. to a soup kitchen near NYU. I rode it for another edition of Old Man Vertical!
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It is late 2026 but when you go to a doctor, you still have to fill out paperwork with your basic information.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Now it's dogs: nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/10/05/c...
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Cyclist Killed In Crash With A Dog In Central Park - Streetsblog New York City
The 71-year-old bicyclist was riding on the East Drive near 84th Street at around 8:20 a.m. when he "collided with a dog that ran onto the roadway."
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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 04/10/2026
Strongly inspired by Dutch best practice, Beijing has built over 3,200 km of bike infrastructure, introduced the Dutch "fietsstraat" (cycling street), developed a Dutch-designed cycling highway in Tongzhou, and rolled out one million shared bike!
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Hackney Cyclist @hackneycyclist.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Ginnekenmarkt, Breda in 1974 and today
The top image shows a cobbled square packed with parked cars on all sides, including a Mercedes, a Fiat 500 and a Ford, surrounded by metal railings. Patches of cobbles have been dug up around a central stone water pump. Today the same square, now a packed café terrace. Rows of wicker chairs and tables fill the space where the cars once stood, with people eating and drinking under large furled umbrellas. Mature trees with golden autumn leaves shade the square, and the same stone water pump still stands at the centre.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I had breakfast with the great journalist @allensalkin.com to celebrate the stunning triumph of “Gerbil,” his podcast on rumors, memory, gossip and, yes a rodent — it is SO GREAT in ways that will astound and delight! open.spotify.com/show/4ghcOeW...
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The City Council is NOT having a hearing today about the real danger: brooklyn.news12.com/2026/09/30/7...
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71-year-old woman critically injured after being struck by car in Dyker Heights
The driver of the car stayed on scene.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
So, yesterday, we buried my mom, a great lady who was loved by all (obit here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...). In tribute to her, I ran the plates on her hearse: 19 red light and speeding tickets. Slow down! Let's not make more dead! (howsmydrivingny.nyc/en5nw2xs)
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Transportation Alternatives @transalt.org · 28/09/2026
Let’s talk about “e-bikes." See you Wednesday at 9 AM in City Hall Park, wearing green! www.mobilize.us/transalt/eve...
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Let's gay Mets!
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
GENEVA (AP) — UN-backed human rights experts find 'reasonable grounds' to believe US committed war crimes in 2 deadly strikes on Iran.
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Tim Donnelly @timdonnelly.com · 17/09/2026
they're def making google search worse so you have to rely on the AI right
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
More and more neighborhoods are asking @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social to reduce the speed limit in their area. Here's our interactive map: datawrapper.dwcdn.net/Evk0t/24/
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Slow But Sure
More and more community boards are asking the Mamdani administration to use Sammy's Law to reduce car speed limits to 20 miles per hour.
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BetaNYC, a partner project of the Fund for the City of New York @beta.nyc · 06/09/2026
CityCamp NYC tickets include a full day of community-created sessions, food, refreshments, and plenty of opportunities to connect. Free registered childcare is also available. Join us Sept. 19: www.citycamp.nyc
CityCamp NYC 2026 promotional graphic on a light beige background. Large blue “CityCamp NYC” text incorporates a Statue of Liberty illustration. Text reads “A Civic Sandbox,” “Learn more at www.citycamp.nyc,” “Saturday Sep 19, 2026,” and “Hunter College.” The BetaNYC logo appears at top right. At bottom right, a hand-drawn mouse (or rat!) peeks over a pizza.
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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The West Bank is on fire with settler terrorism so grave that former Israeli generals & prime ministers, and even Mike Huckabee have spoken out — but the dire situation worsens daily. (1/4)
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These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat. (Gift Article)
A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society b...
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Streetsblog Photoshop Desk has competition: www.instagram.com/p/DcTz0fmlam...
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Maybe it is time to hang it up.
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Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
For YEARS, I been waiting for this to happen every time I watch the news
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The moment Collins announced she was a no on Blanche, you KNEW they had the votes.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The United States is roughly 1.5.
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Peter Norton @norton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Car dependency was not a choice. It was and is the deprivation of choice.
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talyaschwartz.bsky.social @talyaschwartz.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
How about the city ban cars and trucks for a day or two to help alleviate the impact of driving on the air quality? Let's take this seriously for once.
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peterlewis-jpg.bsky.social @peterlewis-jpg.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
haters said only white males use bike lanes, now they’re ripping them out saying they’re DEI. which is it? no data. just vibes.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Thank you, Howie Rose for mentioning one of my favorite @mets.com, Felix Milan, on tonight's broadcast. #LGM
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
The Brooklyn Bridge is fine, per DOT spox.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Congrats to Joey Chestnut, the greatest American athlete since Secretariat.
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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I am once again asking you to consider how AVs affect sprawl, congestion and emissions. This study of Boston found that AVs would increase total driving ~40% & reduce transit use by ~10%. (Many people would switch to AVs from transit and/or move away from the CBD.) papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
When was the last time you listened to Jimmy and the Jaywalkers' summer single, "Except this Song"? Now is a great time: open.spotify.com/track/2bLgTW...
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Jimmy and the Jaywalkers · These Days · Song · 2026
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Vlad @ Vertvolta Press @vertvoltapress.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Huh. Dude is notorious for defacing speeding cameras in school zones (thus endengering kids) on Staten Island bsky.app/profile/soph...
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
When I was the editor of the Brooklyn Paper, we called Mel Brooks and asked him to write his own obit: "Genius Brooklyn Filmmaker Mel Brooks is Dead, by Mel Brooks!" but he declined. Today's NY Times piece is almost as good: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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100 Reasons to Love Mel Brooks on His 100th Birthday
Here are 100 reasons to love the comedy writer, director and star who’s celebrating a milestone on Sunday and who’s changed our culture in surprising ways.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
This story by @elkue.bsky.social is a godsend. Quigley is clearly a regional treasure moving up to national treasure status. Get the NYPD out of pool openings! gothamist.com/news/decades...
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Decades-old NYC policy requires NYPD to open public pools, leading to frequent delays
Parks employees reported NYPD officers showed up late more than 200 times last summer.
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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Look, Jim Walden isn't anti-bike, he's just the attorney who keeps filing lawsuits against anything bike related in New York City and spreads conspiracies about bike advocacy organizations.
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E-bike victims sue NYC after Mamdani blocks criminal enforcement against wild riders
A group of New Yorkers mowed down by reckless e‑bikers is taking Mayor Zohran Mamdani to court, accusing his administration of letting the growing menace to pedestrians run wild — while a del…
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Amazing work by the @nyc.streetsblog.org video team and @sammysussman.bsky.social.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
OLD MAN VERTICAL: On the beat in the Parade zone below Canal Street after 10 pm tonight. Is the NYPD towing? You tell the old man!
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Award winner! @jessecoburn.bsky.social collects the Silurian GOLD for his ”Moped King” series (with @sophlebo.bsky.social). Deserved!
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Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon @davecolon.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
YOU’RE WEARING A JERSEY WITH NO SHIRT UNDER IT BUDDY
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 14/06/2026
Parade. Thursday. Manhattan.
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702ajf @vegasgello.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
The New York Knicks have defeated the referees to become NBA Champions 🏆
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Finally, we can set our World Cup watch party calendar: nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/06/11/g...
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Goooooallllll! Mamdani Releases Full Watch Party List As World Cup Kicks Off Today - Streetsblog New York City
Just one hour before the kickoff for the 2026 World Cup, the Mamdani administration finally released the full list of more than 100 free watch parties to celebrate the world’s game in all five borough...
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We have reset the Mamdani-O-Meter at @nyc.streetsblog.org. Find out why on our homepage: nyc.streetsblog.org
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Homepage - Streetsblog New York City
Covering the fight for livable streets and the battle against car dependency.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
HUGE victory for livable streets, per @curbed.com. Is a low-traffic neighborhood configuration next? It makes the most sense in this residential corner: www.curbed.com/article/carr...
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The Carroll Street Bridge Is on the Move Again
After a five-year reconstruction, Gowanus’s odd and charming retractile bridge reopens on Monday.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Why won't @alexbores.nyc answer @nyc.streetsblog.org's livable streets questionnaire as several of his NY-12 rivals have? nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/06/04/t...
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Thursday's Headlines: Is This Election Season Or Not Edition - Streetsblog New York City
We urge New York City congressional candidates to get cracking. Plus other news.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Read my sorry tale here — and unset your calendar: nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/06/02/b...
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BROKEN NEWS: Streetsblog's 20th Birthday Street Fair Is Canceled - Streetsblog New York City
It pains me to write this — actually, it really really does pain me to write this.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A classic of the genre from Liam Quigley: gothamist.com/news/here-ar...
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Here are the dead animals New Yorkers found in Prospect Park over the last 4 years
The gruesome toll is outlined in 111 reports since 2022.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Good jobs at good wages. When was the last time you checked out the Streetsblog Job Listings Page: nyc.streetsblog.org/job-listings
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Job Listings - Streetsblog New York City
We offer these job listings as a courtesy to the transportation world. To submit a job in any city, email a link of the job description to gersh@streetsblog.org:
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Active Towns @activetowns.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Here’s a very short excerpt from my fascinating conversation with @saraklind.bsky.social, Co-Executive Director of @openplans.org, the NYC-based advocacy organization promoting streets for people, school streets, and so much more. youtube.com/shorts/7pvo_...
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(De)Congestion Pricing Lessons // Open Streets Doc from Streetfilms #shorts
YouTube video by Active Towns
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Katja Diehl @katjadiehl.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Every time I stand on a completely packed train platform—or, like yesterday at Critical Mass—I think about how funny we are, the ones who have the worst conditions and yet still don’t drive a car. Drivers should praise us every morning. Imagine them all in cars!
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
I would recommend not engaging with anyone arguing the “trains are 200 year-old technology; we have planes and cars” position. (Both of which are more than a century old) They don’t want a reasonable debate. We will not persuade them. We only give them more engagement, audience & credibility.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I'm still new to the vertical format, but no matter your aspect ratio, these illegally parked cars at the new Brooklyn Bridge bike path exit are annoying!
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
How was YOUR weekend?
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