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.
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit
The Queens crash is another reminder that speed kills — and that the city has the power to lower its speed limit.
Monday’s Headlines: All Hail Summer Streets Edition
Summer Streets is bigger than before — but not big enough. Plus more news.
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit
Businesses are suing — and doubling down on anti-safety misinformation — about a simple and important traffic calming and protected bike lane project in Astoria.
Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition
DOT will lower the speed limit on the Manhattan Bridge lanes that feed onto Canal Street. Plus more news.
Monday’s Headlines: We’re Living Rent Free in Mayor Adams’s Brain Edition
Mayor Adams doesn't want you talking about his record on bike lanes. Plus more news.
Friday’s Headlines: Water Here, Water There Edition
Blame Father Time, not Mother Nature for Thursday's subway meltdown. Plus more news.
Appellate Court Allows Eric Adams To Rip Up Part of the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane
Mayor Adams can go ahead and remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane, a court ruled.
Monday’s Headlines: Strung Out Edition
We're still shook about a series of string-related incidents on the Marine Parkway Bridge. Plus more news.
Monday’s Headlines: Canal Conundrum Edition
Drivers are killing us on Canal Street. Does anyone at City Hall care? Plus other news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Jerry Nadler Edition
U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler faced off with Sean Duffy on Capitol Hill. Plus more news.