David Meyer
@dmey.bsky.social
journalist @nyc.streetsblog.org, dmeyer@streetsblog.org. 🏳️🌈
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David Meyer
@dmey.bsky.social
· Nov 6
New York to the haters: Drop Dead
in this week's Groove, @dmey.bsky.social makes the case that while the billionaires and conservative crybabies wail and gnash their teeth, New York is, in fact, at the start of a new golden age:
nygroove.nyc/nyc-golden-a...
in this week's Groove, @dmey.bsky.social makes the case that while the billionaires and conservative crybabies wail and gnash their teeth, New York is, in fact, at the start of a new golden age:
nygroove.nyc/nyc-golden-a...
What an embarrassing time to be a New York City hater
Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral race triumph puts the lie to New York City’s doubters and haters
nygroove.nyc
WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF NEW YORK CITY
Tom Waits - Ol' 55 (Live on VH1 Story Tellers, 1999)
YouTube video by Tom Waits
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December 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
still time to vote for the 2025 streetsie for advocate/s of the year on nyc dot streetsblog dot org
Streetsies 2025: Advocate(s) of the Year - Streetsblog New York City
Little changes on New York City's streets without fighting for it — but who did it best? Please vote for this year's honoree.
nyc.streetsblog.org
December 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
still time to vote for the 2025 streetsie for advocate/s of the year on nyc dot streetsblog dot org
Reposted by David Meyer
We're taking our 'get off the internet' advice literally. Here's the lineup for the 1st edition of New York Groove Live! at @caveatnyc.bsky.social on Jan. 6: @hbwhbwhbw.bsky.social, Chika, @dmey.bsky.social + Team Groove of course. Get early bird tix through Dec. 30! www.caveat.nyc/events/the-n...
December 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
We're taking our 'get off the internet' advice literally. Here's the lineup for the 1st edition of New York Groove Live! at @caveatnyc.bsky.social on Jan. 6: @hbwhbwhbw.bsky.social, Chika, @dmey.bsky.social + Team Groove of course. Get early bird tix through Dec. 30! www.caveat.nyc/events/the-n...
Reposted by David Meyer
Mamdani's new DCWP commissioner wants to stop "companies like Instacart and DoorDash" from "bully[ing] their way into record profits on the backs of workers and consumers."
Mamdani Appoints Pro-Labor Lawyer To Run Worker Protection Agency - Streetsblog New York City
"My life's work has been about ensuring that money and power cannot trample the rights and dignity of working people," said the incoming DCWP commissioner, Sam Levine.
nyc.streetsblog.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Mamdani's new DCWP commissioner wants to stop "companies like Instacart and DoorDash" from "bully[ing] their way into record profits on the backs of workers and consumers."
Reposted by David Meyer
Seems like a pretty cool time to donate to @thesicktimes.org, a newsroom where two of the best humans I have ever met call the shots!
the-sick-times.fundjournalism.org/donate/
the-sick-times.fundjournalism.org/donate/
December 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Seems like a pretty cool time to donate to @thesicktimes.org, a newsroom where two of the best humans I have ever met call the shots!
the-sick-times.fundjournalism.org/donate/
the-sick-times.fundjournalism.org/donate/
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Prospect-Lefferts Gardens was gonna get its first protected bike lanes ever but in one final insult, Eric Adams' DOT kicked the project to next year, hopefully nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/22/a...
Adams Once Again Delays Pared-Down Protected Bike Lanes In Prospect-Lefferts Gardens - Streetsblog New York City
The Department of Transportation punted its plans for protected bike lanes in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens until 2026.
nyc.streetsblog.org
December 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens was gonna get its first protected bike lanes ever but in one final insult, Eric Adams' DOT kicked the project to next year, hopefully nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/22/a...
VOTE FOR STREETSBLOG ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/22/s...
Streetsies 2025: Advocate(s) of the Year - Streetsblog New York City
Little changes on New York City's streets without fighting for it — but who did it best? Please vote for this year's honoree.
nyc.streetsblog.org
December 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
VOTE FOR STREETSBLOG ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/22/s...
Reposted by David Meyer
NYC's DOI finds the Conflicts of Interest Board erred in allowing First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro to remain Madison Square Garden's lawyer while at City Hall without a public waiver.
This comes after we first reported Mastro would remain MSG's lawyer: www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/14/d...
This comes after we first reported Mastro would remain MSG's lawyer: www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/14/d...
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
NYC's DOI finds the Conflicts of Interest Board erred in allowing First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro to remain Madison Square Garden's lawyer while at City Hall without a public waiver.
This comes after we first reported Mastro would remain MSG's lawyer: www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/14/d...
This comes after we first reported Mastro would remain MSG's lawyer: www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/14/d...
Reposted by David Meyer
December 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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That’s basically every ‘no’ vote on City of Yes, plus the votes got by nixing the specific eastern Queens R varieties from the ADU requirements … plus Manhattan. I’d suggest this has the makings of a very anti-building/pro-neighborhood-character Council. (Charter revisions look set to be a *bfd*)
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
That’s basically every ‘no’ vote on City of Yes, plus the votes got by nixing the specific eastern Queens R varieties from the ADU requirements … plus Manhattan. I’d suggest this has the makings of a very anti-building/pro-neighborhood-character Council. (Charter revisions look set to be a *bfd*)
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Menin got over $100K spent on her by Uber, $1,600 donation from Tony Argento, $1,000 from Randy Mastro, no response to questions about it:
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Menin got over $100K spent on her by Uber, $1,600 donation from Tony Argento, $1,000 from Randy Mastro, no response to questions about it:
this sucks. it sucks that menin will even accept her endorsement.
Menin says she'll work with Mamdani "on a shared agenda that makes New York more affordable."
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
Julie Menin claims victory in NYC Council speaker race with more than 65 percent support
Manhattan Councilwoman Julie Menin claimed victory Wednesday in the City Council speaker’s race after saying she’s secured commitments of support from a super majority of her colleague…
www.nydailynews.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
this sucks. it sucks that menin will even accept her endorsement.
Reposted by David Meyer
Vickie Paladino's perspective is "We should do the Crusades again"
Menin says she'll work with Mamdani "on a shared agenda that makes New York more affordable."
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
Julie Menin claims victory in NYC Council speaker race with more than 65 percent support
Manhattan Councilwoman Julie Menin claimed victory Wednesday in the City Council speaker’s race after saying she’s secured commitments of support from a super majority of her colleague…
www.nydailynews.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Vickie Paladino's perspective is "We should do the Crusades again"
Reposted by David Meyer
Menin says she'll work with Mamdani "on a shared agenda that makes New York more affordable."
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
Julie Menin claims victory in NYC Council speaker race with more than 65 percent support
Manhattan Councilwoman Julie Menin claimed victory Wednesday in the City Council speaker’s race after saying she’s secured commitments of support from a super majority of her colleague…
www.nydailynews.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Menin says she'll work with Mamdani "on a shared agenda that makes New York more affordable."
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
GOP members backing Menin, tho, are likely to look to her to be a check on Mamdani. Vickie Paladino said she's with Menin because she "understands all perspectives." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/26/j...
WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF NEW YORK CITY
New York to the haters: Drop Dead
in this week's Groove, @dmey.bsky.social makes the case that while the billionaires and conservative crybabies wail and gnash their teeth, New York is, in fact, at the start of a new golden age:
nygroove.nyc/nyc-golden-a...
in this week's Groove, @dmey.bsky.social makes the case that while the billionaires and conservative crybabies wail and gnash their teeth, New York is, in fact, at the start of a new golden age:
nygroove.nyc/nyc-golden-a...
What an embarrassing time to be a New York City hater
Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral race triumph puts the lie to New York City’s doubters and haters
nygroove.nyc
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF NEW YORK CITY
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W. 233rd St. and Broadway, the Bronx, Election Day Eve, 2025
November 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
W. 233rd St. and Broadway, the Bronx, Election Day Eve, 2025
CUPCAKE CLAN "SPEED BEER" OTTOBAR 12/26/12
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November 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Reposted by David Meyer
Eric Adams in his lame-duck period doing everything advocates have been asking him to do for years is interesting, to say the least. He's making it so that Mamdani can't claim all these easy wins in January simply be implementing plans Adams has put on ice for 4 years.
bsky.app/profile/nyda...
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NYC adding benches, leaning bars at nearly 9,000 bus stops
NYC adding benches, leaning bars at nearly 9,000 bus stops
The Adams administration wants bus riders to take a load off, announcing Thursday that the city would be making a $40 million investment toward installing benches or “leaning bars” at n…
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October 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Eric Adams in his lame-duck period doing everything advocates have been asking him to do for years is interesting, to say the least. He's making it so that Mamdani can't claim all these easy wins in January simply be implementing plans Adams has put on ice for 4 years.
bsky.app/profile/nyda...
bsky.app/profile/nyda...
Ringo Starr on The Hoyt Axton Show - The No No Song
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October 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM