David Meyer

David was Streetsblog’s do-it-all New York City beat reporter from 2015 to 2019. He returned as deputy editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post.
Thursday’s Headlines: Car-First Fifth Avenue Edition
The city's much-compromised redesign of Fifth Avenue is going to cost $550 million for some reason. Plus more news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Share the Love Edition
Citi Bike's workers are backing Brad Lander for mayor while their bosses at Lyft chip in on Andrew Cuomo's PAC. Plus more news.
Friday’s Headlines: East Flatbush Car Death Tragedy Edition
As the NYPD cracks down on cyclists, drivers are still killing seniors. Plus other news (including our big award win!).
Thursday’s Headlines: Tisch Comes Clean Edition
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch finally commented on her department's crackdown on cyclists. Plus more news.
Can New York City Fix Its Deadly ‘Conduit’ to JFK Airport?
The extra-wide medians on Conduit could fit 46 football fields, which combined with extra-wide travel lanes makes the strip prone to speeding and crashes.
Eric Adams Punts the Future of Open Streets to the Next Mayor
The city's car-free open streets are funded for just one more year under Mayor Adams's proposed budget. But Cuomo looms.
Monday’s Headlines: NYPD Bike Crackdown Edition
NYPD's criminalization of several common cycling violations attracted plenty of haters after Streetsblog exposed it on Friday. Plus more news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Duffy on Day 100 Edition
"Good Day New York" co-host Curt Menefee doesn't buy Sean Duffy's arguments against congestion pricing. Plus more news.
Monday’s Headlines: City Hall vs. the Super Speeders Edition
Council Member Yusef Salaam rallies against "super speeders." Plus more news.
Thursday’s Headlines: What a ‘Waste’ Edition
Why is it taking so long to bring safety to commercial garbage pickup? Plus other news.