Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
NY's Congressional Objectors Face Skittish Donors
Friday, January 15, 2021
Members of Congress from New York were among those who objected to certifying the election. WNYC and Gothamist looked into who their financial backers are, and where they stand.
Cuomo Delivers First State Of The State Installment
Monday, January 11, 2021
Governor Cuomo delivered the first of what will be several state of the state speeches Monday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
Cuomo To Back Election Reforms In Annual Address
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Governor Cuomo plans to include a series of election reforms in his annual State of the State address on Monday.
NY Congressional Delegation Reacts To Pro-Trump Insurrectionists
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
WNYC's Politics Reporter Brigid Bergin checks in with members of New York's congressional delegation, including two of its newest members.
Priorities for NYC's Next Mayor
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Your priorities for the next Mayor of NYC.
Torres Heads To Congress As Country's First Afro-Latino Representative
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Representative-elect Ritchie Torres is going from the City Council to Congress, as he says from public housing in the Bronx to the People’s House. Hear how he’s approaching the new job.
Cuomo Makes Automatic Voter Registration Law In New York
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
The bill signed Tuesday will make it easier for people to register to vote. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
Justice Rejects Lawsuit Against Ranked Choice Voting
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
A judge in Manhattan dealt a blow to opponents of ranked choice voting on Wednesday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports
Candidates For 2021 City Offices Receive First Matching Funds Payment
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The New York City Finance Board issued its first public matching funds for candidates running in the 2021 election. WNYC's Brigid Bergin looks at the numbers.
Electors Head to Albany Including Big City Mayors Except De Blasio
Monday, December 14, 2020
The Electoral College meets in state capitols across the country on Monday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports who will - and will not - be in Albany.
Women Of Color Running For City Council Urge Support For Ranked-Choice Voting
Sunday, December 13, 2020
More than 20 candidates running for City Council next year are urging the body not to delay the start of ranked-choice voting. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports
Lawsuit Seeks To Block Ranked Choice Voting Next Year
Wednesday, December 09, 2020
A group of City Council members is taking legal action to try to delay the rollout of ranked choice voting next year. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
City Council Holds Hearing On Voter Approved Ranked Choice Voting
Sunday, December 06, 2020
WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports the system set to take effect next year is facing some pushback.
More Than Three Million Voters Cast Ballots In Presidential Contest
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
The New York City Board of Elections officially certified the results of the November election Tuesday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin has the numbers.
City Board of Elections To Miss Certification Deadline As Lawmakers Push Reforms
Friday, November 27, 2020
The City Board of Elections will miss Saturday's deadline to submit certified election results to the state.
After Making History and Facing Backlash, Dinkins Inspires Next Generation of Leaders
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Gothamist
New York continues to reflect upon the life and legacy of Mayor David Dinkins, who has died at 93.
City Faces Ongoing Budget Crisis As De Blasio Pleads For Second Federal Stimulus
Monday, November 23, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the only way to avert the city's budget woes is through another federal stimulus package.
New York City's School Buildings Shutdown (Again)
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Jessica Gould and Brigid Bergin break down the latest on citywide school closures.
Eric Adams Mayoral Campaign Launch Confronted By Covid Obstacle: City Schools Shutdown
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Brooklyn Borough president Eric Adams officially launched his mayoral campaign Wednesday.
What the Election Means for New York and New Jersey
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
WNYC’s politics reporter Brigid Bergin and New Jersey Public Radio’s Nancy Solomon join us to take your calls and answer how recent elections are impacting our communities.
