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
A Slippery Slope: Do Albany’s Congestion Toll Exemptions Set A Dangerous Precedent?
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Congestion pricing passed the state legislature on Monday morning with minimal exemptions. Don't count on it staying that way.
SEE IT! Is This Cop ‘Disoriented’ or Just Road-Raging Through Flushing?
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It is unclear what interaction, if any, the officer had with the car in front of him, but it certainly looks like he was angry about something.
De Blasio’s City Fleet Cuts Don’t Come Close to Reducing the Car Problem He Created
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More city workers are driving and their overall mileage is way up.
De Blasio Won’t Say Words ‘Bike Lane’ and ‘Queens Blvd.’ Together
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Mayor de Blasio declined to commit to installing a protected bike lane — which is his own administration's plan — as part of the long-delayed final phase of the Queens Boulevard safety redesign.
NYPD to Council: Leave Our Parking Placards Alone!
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Police officials returned to the city council transportation committee with the same tired talking points. And Corey Johnson is not happy.
MTA Backtracks on ‘Bus and Frisk’ Plan After Advocates Condemn ‘Cops on Buses’ Comment
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Andy Byford's call on Monday for more cops on buses raised the specter of the NYPD's repudiated stop-and-frisk policy.
Community Boards: The Roadblock to Safer Streets
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If you're wondering why your street doesn't have a bike lane, you might want to check with your local community board.
Heastie Makes History: Assembly Has The Votes to Pass Congestion Pricing
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Gov. Cuomo's plan will pass. The details, however, are still being worked out.
With Legislators’ Push, Cuomo Agrees to 460 More Speed Cams Than He Wanted
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A great day for safety as the state legislature authorizes 750 school zone speed camera systems for New York City.
MTA: Improved Subway Service Boosts Our Pitch for Congestion Pricing
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The subways are getting better, which mutes the voice of some lawmakers who argue that the MTA can't be trusted with congestion pricing revenue.
Q&A: Will Carl Heastie Lead on Congestion Pricing? Don’t Count on It.
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Streetsblog spoke with the Speaker on Wednesday in his Albany office.
Council Member Chin: Charging an Extra $.50 or $1 for Parking Will Ruin Chinatown
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It's the same old story, but it's still not true: Low-cost parking is not essential to help small businesses.