David Meyer
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
Wednesday’s Headlines: Smoke Everywhere Edition
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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.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Citi Bike Mystery Edition
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Someone is vandalizing electric Citi Bikes. Plus other news.
Citigroup Renews NYC Bike-Share Sponsorship — Is It Time For Public Funding?
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The deal is good news, but questions remain.
Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘Sammy’s Law’ Momentum in Albany Edition
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The effort to allow New York City to set speed limits below 25 miles per hour has a new backer. Plus other news.
Friday’s Headlines: Good News About MTA Debt Edition
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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.
OPINION: New York Leaders Face A Crisis of Their Own Making After Killing of Jordan Neely
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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.”
Wednesday’s Headlines: Big Budget Victories Edition
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MTA world did a little dance on Tuesday — plus other news.
Friday’s Headlines: Parking Ticket The Rich Edition
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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.
Council Transportation Chair Says She Does Want Bike Lanes — But Also Community Board Input
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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.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Albany Budget Watch Edition
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A state budget deal is "very close," Gov. Hochul said. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: Better Bedford Avenue Edition
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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.
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Intermittent’ Closures on the Brooklyn Bridge Bike Lane Edition
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The Brooklyn Bridge bike lane will experience "intermittent" closures from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday. Plus other news.