Andrea Bernstein appears in the following:
A Year After 'Traffic Problems' Email, Bridgegate in 18 Stories
Thursday, January 08, 2015
It's been a year since Chris Christie's worst day in office. Here's what we've learned so far about his administration's role in the George Washington Bridge scandal.
Queens Family Still Waits for Justice in Traffic Death
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
A judge finally hears what happened when an SUV ran over 3-year-old Allison Liao, then says he'd deliver his ruling in the future.
Speaker Mark-Viverito Emerges From DeBlasio’s Shadow
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
After a year of working closely with the Mayor, Melissa Mark-Viverito shows she can speak with her own voice. And also, down her shots.
The NYPD Doesn't Publicize Traffic Deaths a Quarter of the Time
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
A homeless man, killed in a hit and run, was almost forgotten. A WNYC investigation found his was one of 69 traffic deaths police didn't publicize, leaving crimes unsolved.
Why Christie's Missing Texts Might Be Bridgegate's Smoking Gun
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
WNYC Senior Editor for Politics and Policy Andrea Bernstein takes a look at why a series of text messages between Gov. Christie and a top aide during a legislative hearing.
Christie, Aide Texted As Bridgegate Cover Story Unraveled
Monday, December 08, 2014
Timeline suggests an engaged Gov. Christie, keeping a watchful eye on developments as the Bridgegate scandal unfolded.
Why Did Christie Delete 12 Bridgegate Text Messages?
Friday, December 05, 2014
A new report contradicts sworn testimony by a top Christie aide and the governor's own story that the traffic jams were so unimportant he barely paid attention.
Here Are 10 More People Who Have Died in Traffic Crashes This Year (Because It Keeps Happening)
Monday, November 24, 2014
233 people have been killed in traffic crashes in New York City this year. More than half have been pedestrians.
No-Fault Traffic Deaths
Friday, November 21, 2014
Andrea Bernstein, senior editor for politics and policy for WNYC News, reports on why drivers face no punishment in cases like Allison's and efforts by her parents to change that.
After 47-Second Hearing, Driver Who Ran Over 3-Year-Old Is Found ‘Not Guilty’
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Our news analysis found that despite videotaped evidence of an SUV hitting 3-year-old Allison Liao, a judge took less than a minute to dismiss the case.
This Week in Politics: Chris Christie, Billionaire Whisperer
Saturday, November 08, 2014
As Gov. Andrew Cuomo gets ready for a turbulent second term, Gov. Chris Christie prepares for a bigger stage.
If NYC Fixed This Intersection, Why Do People Keep Dying There?
Thursday, November 06, 2014
A WNYC analysis shows that the most common location for NYC pedestrians to die is in a crosswalk with the light.
This Week in Politics: Cuomo, Christie Bet the Farm
Saturday, November 01, 2014
Cuomo is focused on the minutia of New York ballot lines. Christie has made the nation his target. Both men have a lot at stake.
In Westchester, Cuomo Poised for a Loveless Victory
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Gov. Cuomo and Rob Astorino are both hometown candidates for Westchester, but our news analysis finds that voters in this key bellwether county are still cranky heading to the polls.
What Our Ebola Quaratine Feels Like for One Nurse
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Kaci Hickox, with Doctors Without Borders, detailed her ordeal as she was placed in mandatory quarantine in New Jersey, on orders from Gov. Chris Christie and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
This Week in Politics: On Ebola, Christie and Cuomo Seize Command, as de Blasio Urges Calm
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Ebola has arrived in this region, and it presents a test for three area executives: Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
This Week in Politics: Is Cuomo Pandering?
Saturday, October 18, 2014
The Governor gives another reason why there's no campaign finance reform, and wants women and Latinos to know he's on their side.
No-Limit Contributions Boost Cuomo
Thursday, October 16, 2014
In this news analysis, WNYC's Andrea Bernstein shows how a network of interlocking accounts paid for a permanent ad campaign that made meaningful opposition all but impossible.
Your Upcoming Delays Were Avoidable
Friday, October 03, 2014
News Analysis: It has come to this: tunnels under the Hudson were compromised by Sandy, and Amtrak's hoping a brand new tunnel gets built by 2024. But it didn't have to be so.
Sandy Concern Swells Marchers Ranks
Monday, September 22, 2014
The march had global climate change in its sights. But a local storm's lingering effects drew many New Yorkers and New Jerseyans, and brought some old adversaries together.