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: Lawyers Against Bike Lanes Edition
Mayoral candidate Jim Walden has no regrets about his past fighting the Prospect Park West bike lane. Plus more news.
Study Exposes NYPD’s ‘Systemic Failure’ To Enforce Safety-Related Parking Violations
A study of NYPD responses to 311 complaints found "inconsistent, and in some cases non-existent" enforcement of safety-related parking rules.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Close Call on Ocean Parkway Edition
A speeding driver caused injuries to 17 people — including including three kids — and sent multiple cars onto the Ocean Parkway bike path in Gravesend on Monday. Plus more news.
Poll: A Few Wealthy Loudmouths Want to Keep Mandatory Parking
Seventy-four percent of New York City voters support Mayor Adams's plan to eliminate minimum parking requirements for new housing developments, according to a new poll.
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Nasty’ Getting Nastier Edition
The war on e-bikes took a "nasty" turn on the Upper West Side on Thursday. Plus more news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Gale Force Winds Change Direction Edition
Gale Brewer walked back her support for blanket DMV registration of all e-bikes. Plus more news.
Restler Bill to Cap E-Bike Fees Sets The Bar High for Citi Bike’s Future
Lincoln Restler's new bill to cap the cost of a Citi Bike e-bike trip at the cost of a subway ride treats bike-share as public transportation.
Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement
Sweeping proposed changes to city's citizen commercial idling enforcement program will "chill" public participation, opponents warn.
Friday’s Headlines: Greening Medians Edition
From mean streets to green streets? Yes, thanks to a Council bill.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Idle Chit-Chat Edition
Curbed gives its readers a first-hand view of the city's prolific citizen idling enforcers. Plus more news.