Brigid Bergin is the City Hall and politics reporter for WNYC.
Her reporting has been featured on NPR, Marketplace, the BBC, ABC Radio, The Takeaway, NY1 and KPCC. Previously she worked as the station’s general assignment reporter, filing for both WNYC and NPR and has covered a range of stories including Occupy Wall Street, the 2012 elections, and the aftermath of the massacre in Newtown, CT. She’s also traveled to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to report on the trial of the five men accused of plotting the September 11th terror attacks.
Brigid has a passion for breaking news and served as WNYC’s first Breaking News Producer. In that role, she directed on-air coverage for major breaking news events like the death of Osama Bin Laden and Hurricanes Irene and Sandy. She also managed WNYC’s dynamic morning team. Before becoming a journalist, Brigid spent more than eight years at JPMorganChase as a communications manager. She's also a proud graduate of the New York State public education system earning her B.A. at University at Albany and her M.A. from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
Read Brigid's latest reporting on Gothamist.
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Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
Friday, January 22, 2021
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
The polls open for a special election in Queens Saturday. It's also the city's first election with ranked choice voting.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
When President Trump was elected a number of local women were inspired to run for office or get involved - as Democrats. Hear how they view this moment in history.
Friday, January 15, 2021
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
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.
Monday, January 11, 2021
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
Governor Cuomo delivered the first of what will be several state of the state speeches Monday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
Governor Cuomo plans to include a series of election reforms in his annual State of the State address on Monday.
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
WNYC's Politics Reporter Brigid Bergin checks in with members of New York's congressional delegation, including two of its newest members.
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Your priorities for the next Mayor of NYC.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
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.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
The bill signed Tuesday will make it easier for people to register to vote. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
A judge in Manhattan dealt a blow to opponents of ranked choice voting on Wednesday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
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.
Monday, December 14, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
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.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
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
Wednesday, December 09, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
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.
Sunday, December 06, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports the system set to take effect next year is facing some pushback.
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
The New York City Board of Elections officially certified the results of the November election Tuesday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin has the numbers.
Friday, November 27, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
The City Board of Elections will miss Saturday's deadline to submit certified election results to the state.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
New York continues to reflect upon the life and legacy of Mayor David Dinkins, who has died at 93.
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Brigid Bergin : Reporter
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the only way to avert the city's budget woes is through another federal stimulus package.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Jessica Gould and Brigid Bergin break down the latest on citywide school closures.