David Meyer

David was Streetsblog’s do-it-all New York City beat reporter from 2015 to 2019. He returned as an editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Speeding is No Joke Edition
Our editor-in-chief has some choice words for the New York Post in our latest video. Plus the news.
Amazon Owes Nearly $10M Unpaid Fines for Idling in New York City
The online retail giant owes more than any other other company issued fines through the city's Citizens Air Complaint Program.
Friday’s Headlines: Close the GAP Edition
It's past time for the Department of Transportation to connect Prospect Park and Grand Army Plaza. Plus the news.
Monday’s Headlines: Daylighting Dead-End Edition
Mayor Mamdani declined to stick up for universal daylighting when pressed about the issue on Friday. Plus more news.
Mamdani ‘Fully Confident’ in DOT Commissioner Despite Daylighting U-Turn
Mamdani declined to to follow through on his campaign pledge to "push back" on DOT's anti-daylighting position.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Can’t Kill Congestion Pricing
Trump does not have the power to toss out the Biden administration's decision to authorize the tolls, Judge Lewis Liman ruled.
City Revokes Armored Car Firm Garda’s Idling Law Exemption
DEP found the company "non-compliant" with fleet electrification benchmarks set as a condition for its exemption.
Monday’s Headlines: Table Setting for Tuesday Edition
The Mamdani administration will testify on its "Streets Master Plan" progress on Tuesday. Plus more news.
Mamdani Falls Short of Campaign Pledge to Expand Open Streets Funding Amid Budget Crunch
The mayor's proposed budget does not expand Open Streets — and raises lots of questions.








