Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
New York City Voter Turnout Hits Record Low For A Mayoral Election
Wednesday, December 01, 2021
Only 23 percent of active registered voters cast a ballot for mayor. That's about 1.15 of the 4.95 eligible voters.
The Latest from the January 6 Commission
Friday, November 19, 2021
A conversation with legal affairs reporter at Politico, Kyle Cheney, about recent developments from January 6 Commission.
Why Transgender Day of Remembrance is Especially Significant This Year
Friday, November 19, 2021
2021 has been the deadliest year for transgender or gender non-conforming people on record — and most of those killed were Black or LatinX.
In Special Session, Florida Legislature Passes COVID-19 Vaccine Bills
Friday, November 19, 2021
Governor Ron DeSantis called for the week-long special session with the hope of passing laws banning mask and vaccine mandates.
Fordham Law Professor Zephyr Teachout Launches State A.G. Bid
Monday, November 15, 2021
Fordham Law professor Zephyr Teachout is making another run for state attorney general.
State Senate Democrat Warns Of "Five-Alarm Fire" Threatening Voting Rights
Monday, November 15, 2021
WNYC's Brigid Bergin joins Morning Edition's Michael Hill to talk about a new report pushing election reform.
Who Will Be NYC's Next City Council Speaker?
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
WNYC's senior political correspondent Brigid Bergin talks about local news, including the race for New York City’s next City Council Speaker.
This Week in Politics: New York's Voting Ballot Measures Defeated
Saturday, November 06, 2021
Three ballot propositions related to redistricting and voting rights went down after a well-funded campaign — and inaction by Democratic supporters.
Lawmakers Fly South For Somos
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
City and state officials are flying south for the annual Somos conference in Puerto Rico.
NYC Election Results: Adams Wins, Republican Poised To Pick Up Council
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
WNYC's Brigid Bergin talks election results with Morning Edition's Michael Hill.
Election Night 2021: Call-in Special
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
Host Brian Lehrer hears from reporters and callers from New York and New Jersey about the voting, campaigning and what comes next.
Election Day!
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
A discussion of the campaign finales with Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, and Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor.
Polls Open Across New York City Tuesday
Monday, November 01, 2021
Voters will choose the city's first mayor in eight years.
Recapping Early Voting Ahead of Election Day 2021
Monday, November 01, 2021
WNYC's Brigid Bergin and Morning Edition's Michael Hill talk early voting numbers, Election Day and beyond.
NY Attorney General Letitia James Officially Launches Bid For Governor
Friday, October 29, 2021
New York Attorney General Letitia James is running for governor. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports
Fact-Checking Sliwa and the Races to Watch in NYC and Nassau County
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez fact-checks Curtis Sliwa's erroneous claim about his citizenship and Brigid Bergin and Zach Williams review the competitive races in NYC and Nassau.
Democrat Eric Adams Punts Immigrant Voting Rights To State
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Mayoral candidates Eric Adams, a Democrat, and Republican Curtis Sliwa debated one last time Tuesday night. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports on one issue where Adams shifted positions.
Mayoral Candidates To Meet In Final Debate Ahead Of General Election
Monday, October 25, 2021
Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa will make their closing arguments to voters on Tuesday night.
One Week Left: Candidates Stump For This Election And The Next
Monday, October 25, 2021
WNYC's Brigid Bergin joins Morning Edition's Michael Hill to talk about the last week of the general election season.
Democrats Rally On The Upper West To Get Out The Vote
Sunday, October 24, 2021
The event was as much about this election as the ones that follow. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
