David Meyer
@dmey.bsky.social
journalist @nyc.streetsblog.org, dmeyer@streetsblog.org. 🏳️🌈
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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
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
YouTube video by Nicky Smith
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November 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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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.
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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…
buff.ly
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
YouTube video by raremonkees
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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I hope New York Jews understand that the dual loyalty trope is used against them, too. If Cuomo feels comfortable attacking Mamdani in this way, what’s to stop him from turning on NY’s Jewish pop when it stops being politically advantageous for him to support?
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I hope New York Jews understand that the dual loyalty trope is used against them, too. If Cuomo feels comfortable attacking Mamdani in this way, what’s to stop him from turning on NY’s Jewish pop when it stops being politically advantageous for him to support?
reprehensible
What an odious thing to say. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
reprehensible
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If the 5 unions now holding out had accepted pattern bargaining, none of these contract work rules would've been discovered.
Let's see if the politicians and the MTA hold firm, and roll back some of these ridiculous rules. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/08/m...
Let's see if the politicians and the MTA hold firm, and roll back some of these ridiculous rules. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/08/m...
MONEY TRAIN: How LIRR Unions 'Game' The System - Streetsblog New York City
An old work rule means that the MTA would have to pay millions of dollars just to provide a little extra service after special events like Mets games or the Ryder Cup.
nyc.streetsblog.org
October 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
If the 5 unions now holding out had accepted pattern bargaining, none of these contract work rules would've been discovered.
Let's see if the politicians and the MTA hold firm, and roll back some of these ridiculous rules. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/08/m...
Let's see if the politicians and the MTA hold firm, and roll back some of these ridiculous rules. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/08/m...
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However the ~$30 million cut to the MTA under the Transit Security Grant Program, which was revealed by the Streetsblog National Security Desk, has still not been restored and is still being litigated in federal court nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/30/t...
October 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
However the ~$30 million cut to the MTA under the Transit Security Grant Program, which was revealed by the Streetsblog National Security Desk, has still not been restored and is still being litigated in federal court nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/30/t...
Fortunately that's all in the Streetsblog story that just went up: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/01/t...
October 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Fortunately that's all in the Streetsblog story that just went up: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/01/t...
What does Matt Yglesias propose Democrats do here? Cave?
Trump threatens to shut down US government unless Democrats agree to ban all trans health care
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/trans-care-ban-government-shutdown/?utm_content=1759153201&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/trans-care-ban-government-shutdown/?utm_content=1759153201&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Trump threatens to shut down US government unless all trans health care is banned
The US government's looming shutdown hinges on anti-trans measures after Donald Trump refused to speak to Democrats unless they were passed.
www.thepinknews.com
September 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
What does Matt Yglesias propose Democrats do here? Cave?
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I called my Senators about this a few days ago and it is already a tough time in my life before I had to beg for my existence and the existence of my friends and community from people who are supposed to represent us. It’s incredibly draining. We need others to speak on our behalf here, too.
hey, cis people. we need you to call every single elected official you've got, now.
Trump threatens to shut down US government unless Democrats agree to ban all trans health care
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/trans-care-ban-government-shutdown/?utm_content=1759153201&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/trans-care-ban-government-shutdown/?utm_content=1759153201&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
September 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I called my Senators about this a few days ago and it is already a tough time in my life before I had to beg for my existence and the existence of my friends and community from people who are supposed to represent us. It’s incredibly draining. We need others to speak on our behalf here, too.
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“when it comes to transportation, Adams has been insincere, uninvested and un-open to criticism — a toxic combination in a leader”
Let's remember some alleged corruption, empty promises, and an unwillingness to stand up to anyone (ever) from the soon-to-be former mayor. buff.ly/p5PBQT1
Monday's Headlines: Eric Rolled Edition - Streetsblog New York City
Mayor Adams is no longer running for re-election. Plus more news.
nyc.streetsblog.org
September 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“when it comes to transportation, Adams has been insincere, uninvested and un-open to criticism — a toxic combination in a leader”
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yeah they're just murdering random people on these boats
I think the Trump admin assumed no one would try to find out who the people on the boats they blew up really were
September 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
yeah they're just murdering random people on these boats
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"Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner to succeed Adams, has his own big transportation promises, and a record of criticizing Adams for failing to live up to his. Andrew Cuomo, his main remaining opponent, doesn't even have a streets transportation plan."
Monday's Headlines: Eric Rolled Edition - Streetsblog New York City
Mayor Adams is no longer running for re-election. Plus more news.
nyc.streetsblog.org
September 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner to succeed Adams, has his own big transportation promises, and a record of criticizing Adams for failing to live up to his. Andrew Cuomo, his main remaining opponent, doesn't even have a streets transportation plan."
maybe he's talking about the commuter buses
A line that stuck out to me (and I think nobody else) in yesterday's NJGov debate: Ciattarelli (GOP nominee) describing the turnpike as a "mass transit system."
Trump is rescinding road safety grants all over the country, in blue states and red ones.
The reason: those projects are "hostile" to cars.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The reason: those projects are "hostile" to cars.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
September 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
maybe he's talking about the commuter buses
it's interesting that we perceive this as a period of anti-queer reaction
September 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
it's interesting that we perceive this as a period of anti-queer reaction
Eric Adams refuses to be a lame duck. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/15/p...
Possible Adams Veto Looms Over Renewed Council Push for Universal Daylighting - Streetsblog New York City
A bill to ban parking around New York City intersections will need two-thirds of the Council's support to overcome Mayor Adams's opposition.
nyc.streetsblog.org
September 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Eric Adams refuses to be a lame duck. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/15/p...
New from me: A developer wants to remove the bus lane and painted "super sidewalk" from Eighth Avenue to make space for Times Square casino pick-ups and drop-offs.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/11/j...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/11/j...
Jay Z-Backed Times Square Casino Shrinks Sidewalks and Bus Lanes to Serve More Cars - Streetsblog New York City
New Yorkers aren't only gambling with their future inside the Times Square casino: Developer SL Green wants to remove a bus lane and "super sidewalks" installed just three years ago.
nyc.streetsblog.org
September 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
New from me: A developer wants to remove the bus lane and painted "super sidewalk" from Eighth Avenue to make space for Times Square casino pick-ups and drop-offs.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/11/j...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/11/j...
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Chomsky was right when he said vigilante violence does not help progressive causes as the fascists have the most guns. I condemn this attack on Charlie Kirk. And I condemn people trying to resolve our political problems with violence. It only leads to more violence. We must build each other up.
September 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Chomsky was right when he said vigilante violence does not help progressive causes as the fascists have the most guns. I condemn this attack on Charlie Kirk. And I condemn people trying to resolve our political problems with violence. It only leads to more violence. We must build each other up.
Streetsblog has had to regularly screen and block antisemitic commenters since this bike lane debate started so, no, I don't think this is an OK way to talk about it.
Bedford Ave being ripped up should be insulting not just to bikers but to every New Yorker that doesn't want to have their lives dictated by religious extremists
September 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Streetsblog has had to regularly screen and block antisemitic commenters since this bike lane debate started so, no, I don't think this is an OK way to talk about it.