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.
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.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Freight Is Life Edition
It was all freight all the time in New York City for Earth Day on Tuesday. Plus more news.
Monday’s Headlines: Randy Lewis-Mastro Edition
First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro is Eric Adams's latest point-man for handicapping Eric Adams's agenda. Plus more news.
Monday’s Headlines: ‘And The Nominees Are’ Edition
Streetsblog is up for two prizes at this year's Deadline Club awards. Plus more news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: U.S. Department of Long Tweets Edition
Another round of misinformation whac-a-mole from Sean Duffy and the Trump Department of Transportation. Plus more news.
U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy ‘Has No Idea’ of NYC in Subway Photo Op with Eric Adams
He's still spreading lies. But this time, he didn't let anyone know where he'd be so he could field questions from friendly reporters and face no pushback from a compliant Mayor Adams.