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David Meyer

dahvnyc
Born and raised in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, David fell in love with journalism as a kid accompanying his reporter dad on stories while school was out. A reporter at Streetsblog from 2015 to 2019, David returned as Streetsblog Deputy Editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post. A graduate of Montgomery Blair High School and the University of Maryland, he lives in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Recent Posts

Manhattan’s smoke-filled skyline on Tuesday. Photo: David Meyer

Wednesday’s Headlines: Smoke Everywhere Edition

By David Meyer | Jun 7, 2023 | No Comments
Our bike rides into work Tuesday were beset by smoke blown in from Canadian wildfires, and the forecasters say we're in for a similarly ashen commute on Wednesday. Plus other news.
Good luck trying to rent this vandalized Citi Bike. Photo: David Meyer

Wednesday’s Headlines: Citi Bike Mystery Edition

By David Meyer | May 31, 2023 | No Comments
Someone is vandalizing electric Citi Bikes. Plus other news.

Citigroup Renews NYC Bike-Share Sponsorship — Is It Time For Public Funding?

By David Meyer | May 26, 2023 | No Comments
The deal is good news, but questions remain.
Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez at a rally to support Sammy's Law last month. Photo: Transportation Alternatives

Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘Sammy’s Law’ Momentum in Albany Edition

By David Meyer | May 24, 2023 | No Comments
The effort to allow New York City to set speed limits below 25 miles per hour has a new backer. Plus other news.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli delivered a rosier-than-usual forecast for the MTA's budget. Photo: NYS Comptroller/Flickr

Friday’s Headlines: Good News About MTA Debt Edition

By David Meyer | May 19, 2023 | No Comments
The MTA's big debt problem may be getting a little smaller — thanks in part to congestion pricing, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said Friday. Plus other news.
New York failed Jordan Neely.

OPINION: New York Leaders Face A Crisis of Their Own Making After Killing of Jordan Neely

By David Meyer | May 5, 2023 | No Comments
It’s been a year and four months since Mayor Adams stood alongside Gov. Hochul and pledged give people living on the subways “the services that they need.”
The New York State Capitol, pictured during March's National Work Zone Awareness Week, is haunted. Photo: Aidin Bharti/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Wednesday’s Headlines: Big Budget Victories Edition

By David Meyer | May 3, 2023 | No Comments
MTA world did a little dance on Tuesday — plus other news.
Council Member Justin Brannan wants the rich to pay steeper fines for civil infractions like illegal parking. Photo: Jeff Reed for NYC Council

Friday’s Headlines: Parking Ticket The Rich Edition

By David Meyer | Apr 28, 2023 | No Comments
Council Member Justin Brannan wants to give the city the power to vary financial penalties for civil infractions like illegal parking based on the wealth of the violator. Plus other news.
Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers, center, has been skeptical of several bills from Council Member Lincoln Restler. Photo: John McCarten/NYC Council Media Unit

Council Transportation Chair Says She Does Want Bike Lanes — But Also Community Board Input

By David Meyer | Apr 27, 2023 | No Comments
Unelected community boards should be able to dictate the terms of street safety redesigns in their districts — even if that goes against the judgment of city planners, City Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers said this week.
Gov. Hochul earlier this year talking up her proposed FY2024 budget, which remains under negotiations. Photo: Dave Colon

Wednesday’s Headlines: Albany Budget Watch Edition

By David Meyer | Apr 26, 2023 | No Comments
A state budget deal is "very close," Gov. Hochul said. Plus other news.
Council Member Chi Ossé joined the bike ride in favor of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Photo: David Meyer

Monday’s Headlines: Better Bedford Avenue Edition

By David Meyer | Apr 24, 2023 | No Comments
A diverse group of 150 cyclists led a procession up the "spine of Brooklyn" to call for protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Plus other news.
Path of glory.

Friday’s Headlines: ‘Intermittent’ Closures on the Brooklyn Bridge Bike Lane Edition

By David Meyer | Apr 21, 2023 | No Comments
The Brooklyn Bridge bike lane will experience "intermittent" closures from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday. Plus other news.
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