Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
A Top NY Democrat Calls on Cuomo to Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Sunday, March 07, 2021
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins is the first among Democratic leadership calling for Cuomo to resign, now that five women have accused him of workplace misconduct.
Unraveling Scandals Threaten Gov. Cuomo's Hold On Power
Friday, March 05, 2021
Cuomo faces dueling scandals involving allegations of sexual misconduct and criticism for altering Covid data in a health department report.
Cuomo Addresses Sexual Harassment Allegations
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
Governor Cuomo has emerged a week after the first allegation of sexual misconduct made against him. WNYC's Brigid Bergin joins All Things Considered host Sean Carlson for this report.
How Cuomo Backed Women’s Issues For Political Gain
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
Whatever comes from the investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo for alleged sexual harassment, he has been politically damaged.
State Lawmakers Ramp Up Calls For Independent Investigation Into Allegations Against Cuomo
Saturday, February 27, 2021
State Senator Liz Krueger of Manhattan says a transparent probe needs to be conducted without any ties to the governor or his allies. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
A Woman Mayor In NYC Is More Viable Than Ever, Even If There Is Not A "Women’s Vote"
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
New York City has had 109 mayors with one thing in common: they're men. This year, that might change. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports
Money & Endorsements In The Mayoral & Council Races
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
WNYC's Brigid Bergen and David Cruz run down the latest political news in the 2021 local races for mayor, and some city council seats.
State Supreme Court Refuses To Suspend Ballot Petitioning
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Candidates who want their names on the primary ballot in June need to get their clipboards ready.
Maya WIley Secures Coveted Healthcare Workers Union Endorsement
Friday, February 19, 2021
The largest union in the city is backing Maya Wiley for mayor. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
Yang, Morales Offer Opposing Views On Yeshiva Education Standards
Thursday, February 18, 2021
The hot topic of Orthodox Jewish yeshivas violating state education standards came up in the latest mayoral forum.
Maya Wiley Misses Public Matching Funds Threshold After First Campaign Finance Board Audit
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Three mayoral candidates were expected to receive public matching funds on Feb. 16. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports one of them did not make the cut.
Former Council Member James Gennaro Takes Commanding Lead in CD Special Election
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
It was supposed be the first test of the new ranked choice voting system, but it might not be much of a test after all. WNYC's senior political correspondent Brigid Bergin reports.
The Mayor's Job and the Issues That Matter To Voters
Tuesday, February 02, 2021
What do you want to hear more about from the mayoral candidates ahead of the June primary?
State Board of Elections Agrees To Help New York City Implement Ranked Choice Voting
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
An impasse has been cleared on year-long standoff between city and state election officials, one that threatened the rollout of ranked choice voting in New York City.
NYC Board Of Elections Plans To Hand Count Ranked-Choice Voting Results After Impasses With State
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The city Board of Elections said Tuesday that they planned to manually tally the results.
Ranked Choice Voting Makes Its New York City Debut In Queens Special Election
Friday, January 22, 2021
The polls open for a special election in Queens Saturday. It's also the city's first election with ranked choice voting.
As Harris Becomes Vice President, Women Of Color Reflect On The Last Four Years
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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.
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.
