Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
Judge Set To Rule On Fate Of Ballots With Postmark Problems In NY's June Primary
Friday, July 31, 2020
A federal judge will decide whether postmark problems caused thousands of voters to unfairly have their votes invalidated.
Absentee Ballot Postmark Cases Heads To Court
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
A federal judge is demanding more information about absentee ballots that weren't counted in the primary election due to postmark problems.
Insurgents Pick Up Seats As New York Primary Results Trickle In
Thursday, July 23, 2020
New York held its primary exactly one month ago on June 23rd. WNYC's Brigid Bergin and Gothamist's David Cruz report on results so far.
Cuomo Gives Lawmakers Green Light On Election Reform Bills
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Facing a federal lawsuit over absentee ballots invalidated for postmark problems, Cuomo says the legislature could act now. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports
Cuomo, Board Of Elections Sued For Disenfranchising Thousands of Voters Over Postmark Problems On Absentee Ballots
Friday, July 17, 2020
Thousands of voters may be disenfranchised because of absentee ballot postmark problems. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports that's according to a federal lawsuit filed Friday.
Counting Continues Nearly Three Weeks After New York Primary
Sunday, July 12, 2020
It may be several more weeks before winners are declared throughout the city. WNYC's City Hall and politics reporter Brigid Bergin reports on why this process is taking so long.
Elected Officials Urge Governor Cuomo To Intervene On Behalf Of Ballots With Missing Postmarks
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
As the Board of Elections begins counting absentee ballots citywide Wednesday, advocates and lawmakers are asking Governor Cuomo to protect voters.
Will Missing A Postmark Invalidate Your Absentee Ballot? We’re About To Find Out
Monday, July 06, 2020
The New York City Board of Elections starts counting absentee ballots Monday, six days later than scheduled. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports ones missing postmarks may get tossed.
Williams Doubles Down On Threat To Block New $88 Billion City Budget
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio is dismissing the Public Advocate's threat to block the newly-approved city budget.
NYC Board Of Elections Postpones Absentee Ballot Count Until Next Week
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
The process was supposed to begin on Wednesday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
New York Primary Night Recap: Poll Problems, Absentee Ballot Chaos And Lots Of Close Contests
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The polls are closed on New York's pandemic primary.
NY Primary Day: Voting Reports
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Brigid Bergin on voting during this NY primary day.
New York's Pandemic Primary Wraps Up Early Voting With Poll Sites Set To Open Citywide Tuesday
Monday, June 22, 2020
WNYC's City Hall and politics reporter Brigid Bergin reports the latest early voting numbers, absentee ballot questions and what to expect on primary night.
Friday Morning Politics: Early Voting Begins, Protests Continue
Friday, June 12, 2020
Coverage of past and future demonstrations plus early voting talk
How To Vote Absentee or Vote Early in New York's June Primary
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Early voting starts Saturday, and this year voters will have more options for how to cast their ballot.
Council and NYPD Clash Over Chokehold Bill and Protests At Hearing
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
The New York City Council is moving on legislation to bring more change to the NYPD.
New York City Enters Phase One With Questions Surrounding De Blasio
Monday, June 08, 2020
As New York City takes the first step Monday towards reopening after the coronavirus shutdown, it comes after more than a week of protests against police brutality.
Council Demands Investigation Into NYPD Privacy Breach
Monday, June 08, 2020
The City Council is demanding an investigation into recent high profile privacy breaches from the NYPD.
De Blasio Staff And Alumni Post Open Letter Blasting Current NYPD Oversight
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Mayor de Blasio is coming under fire for his oversight of the NYPD in an open letter from hundreds of his own employees. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
De Blasio Slammed For Handling of Police Protests
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Mayor de Blasio is taking it on the chin over his handling of recent police protests. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports some critics say the problems are of his own making.