Brigid Bergin

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Brigid Bergin is an award-winning senior reporter on the People and Power desk.

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Dems Claw Back Another House Seat as Suozzi Prevails on Long Island

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Tom Suozzi won back his old seat to replace disgraced House member George Santos in New York's 3rd congressional district.

Election to fill George Santos' seat could help to decide who controls the House

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Voters in New York's Third Congressional District will cast ballots in a special election Tuesday. The seat was last held by Republican George Santos, who was expelled from the House last year.

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This Week in Politics: What you need to know for Election Day in NY-03

Saturday, February 10, 2024

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The special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos is Tuesday, Feb. 13.

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In race to replace ex-Rep. Santos, national issues take center stage

Thursday, February 08, 2024

In the special election for New York's 3rd Congressional District, immigration and the conflict in the Middle East take center stage. 

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What you need to know for early voting in race to replace Santos

Friday, February 02, 2024

Early voting rules are different in Queens and Nassau County for the special election in New York's 3rd Congressional District.

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Children's Safety on Social Media; Manhattan BP Mark Levine; CUNY Makes Journalism School More Affordable; The 4-Day Work Week

Friday, February 02, 2024

'Big tech' leaders testify on children's safety and social media; Manhattan BP Mark Levine; CUNY makes journalism school more affordable; The 4-day work week

Impeaching Mayorkas; School Kitchen Violations; Nell Greenfieldboyce; Noise Cancellation Ideas

Thursday, February 01, 2024

House Republicans' Move to Impeach Sec. Mayorkas;  Health Code Violations in School Cafeterias; NPR Science Reporter Nell Greenfieldboyce; Noise Abatement Ideas 

GOP candidate keeps a low profile in race to replace ex-Rep. George Santos

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Voters in the 3rd Congressional District go the polls in a special election in less than a month.

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The State of Democracy; Gov. Hochul's Priorities; 2024 Elections Worldwide; NYC's Many Museums

Friday, January 05, 2024

Post- Jan 6th Democracy; Gov. Hochul's 2024 Proposals; Elections Around the World in 2024; All NYC's Museums 

Spurned by George Santos, voters cite crime and immigration as top issues in special election

Thursday, December 21, 2023

An early check-in with voters at the Carle Place Diner ahead of Feb. 13 special election.

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New York Will Get New Congressional Maps, Again; Police Body Cameras: The Accountability Revolution That Wasn't; Did Amazon Set Itself Up to Fail?

Friday, December 15, 2023

New York Will Get New Congressional Maps, Again; Police Body Cameras: The Accountability Revolution That Wasn't; Did Amazon Set Itself Up to Fail?

This Week in Politics: George Santos is out. Now what?

Saturday, December 02, 2023

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This Week in Politics looks at what led up to the eventual ouster of George Santos from Congress and what happens now. 

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NY Rep. George Santos won’t seek re-election after scathing House ethics report

Thursday, November 16, 2023

"I will not stand by as I am stoned by those who have flaws themselves," the embattled congressmember said.

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The Economic Disconnect; Back to Work for Film & TV?; Elder Care Challenges; Imposter Syndrome for Adulthood

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Economic Disconnect; Back to Work for Film & TV?; Elder Care Challenges; Imposter Syndrome for Adulthood

Mayor Adams' Fundraising Troubles; COP28 Preview; Remembering the Late Layleen Polanco; Where to Bring Your Out-of-Town Guests

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Mayor Adams' Fundraising Troubles; COP28 Preview; Remembering the Late Layleen Polanco; Where to Bring Your Out-of-Town Guests

Monday Morning Politics; The Bronx Elects a Republican; How to Respond to Humanitarian Crises; The Power of Labor

Monday, November 13, 2023

Monday Morning Politics; The Bronx Elects a Republican; How to Respond to Humanitarian Crises; The Power of Labor

Friday Morning Politics; Tuesday's Judicial Elections; Homeschooling's Newfound Popularity; Apple Picking Rain-Outs

Friday, November 03, 2023

Friday Morning Politics; Tuesday's Judicial Elections; Homeschooling's Newfound Popularity; Apple Picking Rain-Outs

This Week in Politics: Early voting begins in New York

Saturday, October 28, 2023

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As polls open, WNYC's Brigid Bergin helps us get ready to hit the voting booth.

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What NYC voters need to know about November's election (Yes, there is one)

Monday, October 16, 2023

A growing list of what you need to cast your ballot

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Former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi joins challengers vying to unseat embattled Rep. George Santos

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Suozzi’s last race was an unsuccessful primary challenge against Gov. Hochul in 2022.

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