Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
NYC Elections Chief Faces Questions From Brooklyn Dems Over Ballot Snafu
Friday, October 02, 2020
The head of the city's Board of Elections fielded questions publicly for the first time Friday about this week's absentee ballot snafu.
Ballot Problems in Brooklyn
Thursday, October 01, 2020
Here's what happened when thousands of voters in Brooklyn received the wrong absentee ballots — and what elections officials plan to do about it.
NYC To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100,000 Voters After Printing Error
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The error comes as voting by mail is set to expand significantly due to the pandemic and as President Trump has frequently made false claims that the practice will lead to widespread electoral fraud.
NYC Board Of Elections To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100,000 Brooklyn Voters
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The New York City Board of Elections will be mailing out thousands of new absentee ballots to voters in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Voters Receive Absentee Ballot Envelopes With Wrong Voter Names And Addresses
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Some voters are reporting a problem with their ballots that could potentially invalidate their vote—if the Board doesn’t act.
Speaker Corey Johnson Opts Out Of 2021 Mayor's Race
Thursday, September 24, 2020
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson is not running for mayor. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports he's choosing to focus on his current post and his mental health.
Teachers and Parents: What's Working?
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Guest-host Brigid Bergin takes calls from parents and educators to find out what tips and tricks have helped make remote learning easier for everyone.
Tips For Remote Learning Success
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Linda Simensky, head of content at PBS Kids, discusses their approach to educational and engaging programming.
Student Mental Health Concerns
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Sian Beilock, President of Barnard College and psychologist, joins us to discuss the potential mental health risks for children and college kids.
How Are Teachers and Parents Feeling As Schools Reopen?
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Education activist José Luis Vilson shares his perspective on the start of the school year and how to address the challenges that face New York City public schools.
New York City Education Updates
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Reporters Jessica Gould and Sophia Chang discuss the state of New York City public schools.
City Offers New Voter Registration Site
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
It's National Voter Registration Day. Here in the city, there's a new way to register.
New York City Elections Update
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
WNYC City Hall and politics reporter Brigid Bergin joins us to discuss the state of New York City elections.
Manhattan Judge Orders United States Post Office To Deliver Absentee Ballots On Time
Monday, September 21, 2020
A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled against President Trump and the United States Post Office. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
City Schools Chancellor Clashes With Board of Elections (Again) Over Early Voting Sites
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza wants to block a plan by the New York City Board of Elections to use schools for early voting.
Manhattan Elected Leaders Join Push To Pressure Cultural Institutions To Be Poll Sites
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
The coalition is stepping up pressure ahead of the start of early voting on October 24th.
Day-After-Labor-Day Local News Roundup
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
Catch up with local news and politics after the holiday weekend with WNYC's Brigid Bergin and NYT's Jeff Mays.
Budget Watchers Say Healthcare Premiums Can Plug City Deficit
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
Maria Doulis of the Citizens' Budget Commission says there are better alternatives to layoffs and saddling the city with more debt.
Stepping Up As A First Time Poll Worker
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Twenty-three year old Brianna Cea, founder and CEO of Generation Vote, applied to be a poll worker in Brooklyn. WNYC's Brigid Bergin has the story.
Vandals Dump Refrigerator Feeding Needy Onto Jetty In Rockaway Beach
Sunday, August 30, 2020
An outdoor refrigerator set up in Rockaway Beach to feed people facing food insecurity was mysteriously moved to a jetty in the ocean.
