Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon
@davecolon.bsky.social
America's Sweetheart
The Knicks cannot trade for this man
February 6, 2026 at 10:24 PM
The Knicks cannot trade for this man
People keep telling me that Andy Byford is not compromised, and to that I say: "Come on pal" nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/06/a...
Andy Byford's 'Trump Card' On Penn Station Keeps Wrecking New York's Infrastructure Projects - Streetsblog New York City
Trump's refusal to release funding for Gateway Tunnel unless officials rename Penn Station in his honor has heightened concerns about Andy Byford's plans for the nation's largest transit hub.
nyc.streetsblog.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:10 PM
People keep telling me that Andy Byford is not compromised, and to that I say: "Come on pal" nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/06/a...
"talent" is a gatekeeping mechanism that has created a culture of professionalism that is no less of an ivory tower than academia, a moralized proxy for access to time, training, money
February 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
"talent" is a gatekeeping mechanism that has created a culture of professionalism that is no less of an ivory tower than academia, a moralized proxy for access to time, training, money
Reposted by Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon
As a man of a certain age (millennial), I heard the audio and immediately knew what to do
February 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
As a man of a certain age (millennial), I heard the audio and immediately knew what to do
I didn't believe this until Evan had it
I, too, have confirmed the legacy-laundering nomenclature negotiations vis a vis Hudson River Tunnel:
Per three sources, Trump said he’d quit interfering in the funding if Dulles and/or Penn got renamed for him.
Per three sources, Trump said he’d quit interfering in the funding if Dulles and/or Penn got renamed for him.
February 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
I didn't believe this until Evan had it
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Oh, and Mayor Mamdani’s office has apparently issued press credentials to a Luigi stan now sitting with the media. I remember when we needed to prove we’d covered crime scenes and fires.
February 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Oh, and Mayor Mamdani’s office has apparently issued press credentials to a Luigi stan now sitting with the media. I remember when we needed to prove we’d covered crime scenes and fires.
Reposted by Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon
the obvious solution to the ski jump penis injection thing is to force them to do the jumps naked, which of course would also serve as a return to the original Olympic tradition, but after repeated phone calls and emails it's clear the ioc doesn't appreciate my elegant and practical problem solving
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
the obvious solution to the ski jump penis injection thing is to force them to do the jumps naked, which of course would also serve as a return to the original Olympic tradition, but after repeated phone calls and emails it's clear the ioc doesn't appreciate my elegant and practical problem solving
Reposted by Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon
@mta.info pls write subway scripts like this thank you
Next stop, Greenpoint, Greenpoint next stop… home of the shipyard where the keel of the Monitor was laid, the Union's first ironclad warship, destined to do battle with the Merrimack at Hampton Roads before sinking in a gale off Cape Hatteras in 1862. Greenpoint next stop.
February 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
@mta.info pls write subway scripts like this thank you
They need less focus on lifting prices and more focus on lifting ices
Lyft is responsible for clearing snow from Citi Bike's infrastructure, according to its contract with the city. A city official said they were stunned that Lyft was doing such a bad job.
Lyft Appeasing 'Winter Warriors' With Swag As Majority Of Citi Bikes Remain Unusable - Streetsblog New York City
Service call? More like service gall.
buff.ly
February 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
They need less focus on lifting prices and more focus on lifting ices
Is Andy Byford up to speed on Gateway yet or is he still figuring all that out
You want your Gateway project funding? Here’s the price. 🤡
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February 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Is Andy Byford up to speed on Gateway yet or is he still figuring all that out
Every day Rachel wakes up and thinks she can be free from my bullshit and every day the world proves her wrong
who did this. who made this up. I’m not mad I just want to talk
February 5, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Every day Rachel wakes up and thinks she can be free from my bullshit and every day the world proves her wrong
I love this email. It might as well end with "If you even care" before the colon
February 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
I love this email. It might as well end with "If you even care" before the colon
Well you read it on the news, wrestling is real
Fans at an All Elite Wrestling match broke out into an anti-ICE chant that briefly paused the pro-wrestling match and appeared to startle one of the wrestlers in the ring.
Pro wrestling fans launch anti-ICE chant at AEW match in Las Vegas, pausing event and startling wrestler
Brody King, competing against wrestler MJF in the ring at the Vegas match, has been outspoken against ICE and organized campaigns to raise money supporting immigrant communities.
nbcnews.to
February 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Well you read it on the news, wrestling is real
Reposted by Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon
Really well written and comprehensive piece on the future of the Fair Fares program by @davecolon.bsky.social and our push for expansion with @ridersalliance.org and @cssnyorg.bsky.social. Let's get it done @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/05/b...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/05/b...
Budget Crunch: Advocates Push Mamdani For Massive Fair Fares Expansion - Streetsblog New York City
The expansion would offer free transit on the subway and bus for people making up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level, which is not a lot.
nyc.streetsblog.org
February 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Really well written and comprehensive piece on the future of the Fair Fares program by @davecolon.bsky.social and our push for expansion with @ridersalliance.org and @cssnyorg.bsky.social. Let's get it done @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/05/b...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/05/b...
Everywhere I go people ask about me about this so here finally it is
the people have been clamoring for @davecolon.bsky.social's signature linguine recipe, and we finally..... delivered 😏😏 😏https://nygroove.nyc/how-to-stop-ordering-delivery/
The Groove guide to freeing yourself from food delivery
The new young broke need to learn some lessons from the seasoned old broke
nygroove.nyc
February 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Everywhere I go people ask about me about this so here finally it is
Reposted by Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon
As if people didn't have enough psychosis when discussing Francisco Lindor
gonna recreate the Nathan Fielder “so sorry I died!” dog with Lou Gehrig abcnews.go.com/Technology/w...
MLB players strike deal to be turned into AI characters that can chat with fans
Major League Baseball players have agreed to let a tech company create AI characters of themselves that can chat and interact with fans
abcnews.go.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
As if people didn't have enough psychosis when discussing Francisco Lindor
Reposted by Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon
Team Groove has extensive experience being broke and eating well, which is more than we can say for a lot of people online these days. Pull up a chair and learn bits of ancient dirtbag wisdom like "deli feast," "idiot quesadilla," and our easiest personal pantry recipes nygroove.nyc/how-to-stop-...
The Groove guide to freeing yourself from food delivery
The new young broke need to learn some lessons from the seasoned old broke
nygroove.nyc
February 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Team Groove has extensive experience being broke and eating well, which is more than we can say for a lot of people online these days. Pull up a chair and learn bits of ancient dirtbag wisdom like "deli feast," "idiot quesadilla," and our easiest personal pantry recipes nygroove.nyc/how-to-stop-...
Gonna be interesting to see how long it takes some of the lessons of pre-pandemic subway courtesy to make a real comeback
TAKE YOUR BACKPACK OFF ON THE SUBWAY
February 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Gonna be interesting to see how long it takes some of the lessons of pre-pandemic subway courtesy to make a real comeback
The Dave Colon (Getting Zohran Mamdani To Say The Word) Effect
February 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
The Dave Colon (Getting Zohran Mamdani To Say The Word) Effect
Reposted by Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon
The UK already has an SNL, but it’s called 4:30am Sunday Live
The first-ever cast of SNL UK has been unveiled:
• Hammed Animashaun
• Ayoade Bamgboye
• Larry Dean
• Celeste Dring
• George Fouracres
• Ania Magliano
• Annabel Marlow
• Al Nash
• Jack Shep
• Emma Sidi
• Paddy Young
• Hammed Animashaun
• Ayoade Bamgboye
• Larry Dean
• Celeste Dring
• George Fouracres
• Ania Magliano
• Annabel Marlow
• Al Nash
• Jack Shep
• Emma Sidi
• Paddy Young
February 4, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The UK already has an SNL, but it’s called 4:30am Sunday Live
Reposted by Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon
NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin announced on Wednesday morning that the city would restore a year-round outdoor dining program.
Streetsblog's @kevinduggan.bsky.social explains how we got here: youtube.com/shorts/A2pxj...
Streetsblog's @kevinduggan.bsky.social explains how we got here: youtube.com/shorts/A2pxj...
Outdoor dining is coming back to NYC year-round #nycfood #restaurant #nyc #news
YouTube video by Streetsblog NYC
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February 4, 2026 at 9:36 PM
NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin announced on Wednesday morning that the city would restore a year-round outdoor dining program.
Streetsblog's @kevinduggan.bsky.social explains how we got here: youtube.com/shorts/A2pxj...
Streetsblog's @kevinduggan.bsky.social explains how we got here: youtube.com/shorts/A2pxj...
It appears the people running the Sacramento Kings are also running the Kings County Democratic Party
February 4, 2026 at 8:33 PM
It appears the people running the Sacramento Kings are also running the Kings County Democratic Party
The Sacramento Kings keep making more inscrutable acquisitions
Just found out I have been included in a multi-team NBA trade despite neither playing nor having particular interest in the NBA. More to come
February 4, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The Sacramento Kings keep making more inscrutable acquisitions