Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
Deutschemarks for Clunkers?
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Washington Prepares Schools for the Flu
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
The Sun is Out. Are Your Kids?
Monday, August 03, 2009
Public's Help Sought in Solving Grand Central Jewerly Heist
Friday, July 24, 2009
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police are asking members of the public to come forward with any information regarding the theft of $120,000 worth of jewelry stolen in Grand Central Terminal.
Two employees of a jewelry company were passing through the lower level of Grand Central Station one month ago today around 6 p.m. They were transporting about 800 pieces of gold and diamond jewelry including rings, neck chains, bracelets, earrings and pendants, and about $2,000 in cash, in a black duffel bag. The employee carrying the bag set it down momentarily to discard some garbage.
At that moment, the employee’s co-worker was approached by two men who created a diversion by dropping a $10 bill on the ground and informing the co-worker that he had dropped it. As the co-worker was occupied, a third man took the duffel bag and replaced it with a nearly identical bag that was weighted down to appear have the same weight as the bag containing the jewelry. After the bags were switched, the three suspects left the area separately.
All three suspects were wearing light blue uniform-type shirts and dark colored work pants. The two suspects who created the diversion are described as being Asian or Hispanic men and in their mid to late twenties. The prime suspect, who is believed to have taken the bag, is described as a white or Hispanic male with dark crew-cut hair and a thin to medium build. Surveillance video images of the prime suspect taken shortly before the theft appear in the attached wanted poster, which also contains images of examples of some of the stolen property.
Behind the Perfect Slice
Monday, July 20, 2009
New York, NY —
It’s the food story of moment. It's probably always -- at least here in New York -- the most talked about food. New York magazine had it on its cover this week. Of course, we are talking pizza. Well, we’re getting into the conversation here ...
Report Highlights Safe Schools Without Over-Policing
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
New York, NY —
Safe schools don't need to employ strict policing tactics - that's according to a report to be released today by the New York Civil Liberties Union and two other advocacy groups.
The report praises six New York City high schools for creating safe and nurturing environments, ...
New Digs for LES Arts Org
Monday, June 29, 2009
New York, NY —
An arts organization that's been serving the Lower East Side out of a dilapidated tenement for nearly 30 years, is on its way to building a brand new community center, thanks to a grant from the city.
ABC No Rio offers the community access to their ...
Main Street NYC: Bowery Neighbors Seek Tighter Zoning Regs
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
While the sputtering economy may be stalling some development ...
Main Street NYC
Thursday, May 07, 2009
"Billy Elliot" Leads Tony Nominations
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
New York, NY —
Born to Boogie and perhaps, Born for Awards? That's the question being asked of the Broadway musical, "Billy Elliot," which leads the pack among the shows receiving a Tony Award nomination this morning. The show, a transplant from England, received 15 nods. "Next to Normal" ...
Collapsed Building Cited in Past
Thursday, April 30, 2009
New York, NY —
Buildings officials are working to shore up a five-story building in Lower Manhattan that partially collapsed this morning. The building, near Reade and Church Streets, was vacant, and undergoing renovations. No one was injured. Just yesterday, buildings inspectors issued citations for loose bricks and for ...
Paterson: Budget Spending is Basically Flat
Monday, April 06, 2009
New York, NY —
Governor Paterson says the state's new state budget agreement does not represent an increase in spending.
Republican lawmakers have criticized the $131 billion agreement reached Friday because it includes close to $10 billion more than last year's budget.
Speaking on WWRL this morning, Paterson says those dollars ...
Main Street NYC: The Bowery, Manhattan - April Update
Friday, April 03, 2009
WNYC's Main Street Project is tracking streets across the city and in New Jersey. Last month, we gave you the first snapshot of
Main Street NYC: Bowery History on Display
Friday, April 03, 2009
New York, NY —
WNYC's Main Street Project is tracking streets across the area. Last month, we stopped by the Bowery to see how New York's old Skid Row is doing today. But there's much more to the street's history. And that's the subject of a new exhibit opening ...
Ring of Steel
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
New York, NY —
Downtown residents have one more day to comment on the NYPD's proposal to install a network of 3,000 security cameras below Canal Street. Police say the cameras are necessary for their counter terrorism efforts, but critics say there's no proof they will prevent crime.
Main Street NYC: The Bowery, Manhattan
Friday, March 20, 2009
WNYC's Brigid Bergin takes us to a five-block stretch of the Bowery, from Houston to Delancey streets. The street is still home some century-old institutions like the Bowery Mission and specialized retail districts for restaurant supplies. But in recent years, an influx of new businesses along with cultural destinations are reshaping the neighborhood's economy and streetscape.
A New Life for the Bowery? by Brigid Bergin
The Bowery Mission was founded in 1879 and has been at this location since 1909.
The red doors open to a chapel where services are held daily. When the temperature dips below 40 degrees, the Mission staff opens the space for homeless men to sleep. The black doors lead to the Fellowship Hall, a cafeteria and kitchen that serves hot meals 365 days of the year. The Mission is privately funded and owns its buildings.
Alejandro Romero, 39, came to the Bowery Mission in July. He is a student in what they call their fellowship program. It's a six month substance abuse rehabilitation program for men. The students live on the upper floors and are required to work full time, doing everything from unloading the food trucks to taking out the garbage.
Herb Curruthers, 56, cooks meals at the Mission. He first came to the Bowery as a client 16 years ago after spending 8 years in jail. He's since gone to culinary school and has become a chef.
Here's Herb's story
Main Street NYC: The Bowery
Friday, March 20, 2009
New York, NY —
All so-called Main Streets are not alike. In Manhattan, main thoroughfares like Broadway, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street have gone through massive changes- yet they maintain anchor tenants that bring people back over and over. So it is with the Bowery. In the third installment ...
Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger Says A Good Pilot's Getting Hard to Find
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
New York, NY —
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is warning Congress that commercial airline pilots are in an "untenable" financial situation and that flying expertise like his will soon be entirely absent from the industry.
Testifying before a House aviation subcommittee this morning, Sullenberger, who became a national hero after ...
D.C. or Bust: BEEP Carrion Goes to Washington (Officially)!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
President Barack Obama has *officially* named Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion to be his White House Director of Urban Affairs. The formal announcement came today, even as reports and reaction were leaked to the media yesterday morning.
News of his potential appointment was initially leaked back in December....by Carrion. He reportedly told students that he would be heading to D.C. for a job. He later brushed off media inquiries on the topic.