Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
Election’s “Essential Workers” Still Waiting For Poll Site Assignments
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Election officials call them “essential workers” but, just days before voting starts, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports many are still waiting for their assignments.
Warren Boosts WFP In Existential Election Fight
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The left-leaning Working Families Party is asking voters to do more than support the Democratic presidential ticket.
Politics As Usual: City Council Democrats Approve Elections Commissioners
Thursday, October 15, 2020
The City Council Democrats approved two appointments to the New York City Board of Elections. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
Exodus From the de Blasio Administration Continues
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Two more high-level members of the de Blasio administration are heading for the exit.
Attorney And Former De Blasio Administration Official Maya Wiley Launches 2021 Mayoral Bid
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
Civil rights attorney and former de Blasio administration official Maya Wiley is launching her mayoral campaign. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports
The Role Police Dogs Play in Police Violence
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
The Marshall Project conducted a year-long investigation into police dogs and how little oversight surrounds them.
Mayor and Governor Infighting: Coronavirus Response in New York Amid Rising Cases
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
Mayor Bill DeBlasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo have not been on the same page during the pandemic. And the consequences are devastating.
Activists Remember the Lives Lost as Pandemic Continues
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
This past weekend, 20,000 folding chairs, each representing 10 people, filled the Ellipse lawn in Washington, D.C., just south of the White House.
Texas Police Officer Charged with Murder After Killing Jonathan Price, a 31-Year-Old Black Man
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
A Texas police officer has been charged with murder after fatally shooting Jonathan Price, a 31-year-old Black man who was intervening in a dispute.
How to Steal an Election
Monday, October 05, 2020
The president has made clear he will dispute the results if he loses in November. But actually, the fight over the count has already begun.
NYC Elections Chief Faces Questions From Brooklyn Dems Over Ballot Snafu
Friday, October 02, 2020
The head of the city's Board of Elections fielded questions publicly for the first time Friday about this week's absentee ballot snafu.
Ballot Problems in Brooklyn
Thursday, October 01, 2020
Here's what happened when thousands of voters in Brooklyn received the wrong absentee ballots — and what elections officials plan to do about it.
NYC To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100,000 Voters After Printing Error
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The error comes as voting by mail is set to expand significantly due to the pandemic and as President Trump has frequently made false claims that the practice will lead to widespread electoral fraud.
NYC Board Of Elections To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100,000 Brooklyn Voters
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The New York City Board of Elections will be mailing out thousands of new absentee ballots to voters in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Voters Receive Absentee Ballot Envelopes With Wrong Voter Names And Addresses
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Some voters are reporting a problem with their ballots that could potentially invalidate their vote—if the Board doesn’t act.
Speaker Corey Johnson Opts Out Of 2021 Mayor's Race
Thursday, September 24, 2020
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson is not running for mayor. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports he's choosing to focus on his current post and his mental health.
Teachers and Parents: What's Working?
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Guest-host Brigid Bergin takes calls from parents and educators to find out what tips and tricks have helped make remote learning easier for everyone.
Tips For Remote Learning Success
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Linda Simensky, head of content at PBS Kids, discusses their approach to educational and engaging programming.
Student Mental Health Concerns
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Sian Beilock, President of Barnard College and psychologist, joins us to discuss the potential mental health risks for children and college kids.
How Are Teachers and Parents Feeling As Schools Reopen?
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Education activist José Luis Vilson shares his perspective on the start of the school year and how to address the challenges that face New York City public schools.
