Dave Colon

Dave Colon is a reporter from Long Beach, a barrier island off of the coast of Long Island that you can bike to from the city. It’s a real nice ride. He’s previously been the editor of Brokelyn, a reporter at Gothamist, a freelance reporter and delivered freshly baked bread by bike.
No, Gov. Hochul Hasn’t ‘Fully Funded’ the MTA Capital Plan
We'd sure hate to see this debt bomb go off.
‘Everyone’s Favorite New Yorker’: Norman Brown Leaves MTA Board After Two Decades
The labor leader and transit advocate retired after more than 20 years as a non-voting union representative on the MTA board.
Subway Ridership Keeps Rising Despite Sean Duffy’s Best Efforts
It's like an old Catskills joke: No one rides the subway anymore — it's too crowded.
‘Blue Highways’ Moves Forward With New Freight Dock At Hunts Point Market
A new floating freight facility will open at the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in a matter of weeks.
U.S. DOT Sec. Sean Duffy Blackmails MTA to End Congestion Pricing
The other shoe has dropped ... and the new deadline is May 21 or Sean Duffy will take his money bag and go home.
EXCLUSIVE: Early Trump Memos Undermine Sean Duffy’s Argument Against Congestion Pricing
The feds did not question New York State's approach to congestion pricing in the first Trump administration, memos show.
The Dave Colon Challenge: Brad Lander Has Fought The Battles
The City Comptroller and would-be mayor becomes the first candidate to take Streetsblog's quadrennial challenge.
Free Buses Would Mean 12% Faster Rides And 20% More Riders: Study
Want faster buses? Make them free. The benefits will end up paying for themselves, says Charles Komanoff.