Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
New York City Education Updates
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Reporters Jessica Gould and Sophia Chang discuss the state of New York City public schools.
City Offers New Voter Registration Site
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
It's National Voter Registration Day. Here in the city, there's a new way to register.
New York City Elections Update
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
WNYC City Hall and politics reporter Brigid Bergin joins us to discuss the state of New York City elections.
Manhattan Judge Orders United States Post Office To Deliver Absentee Ballots On Time
Monday, September 21, 2020
A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled against President Trump and the United States Post Office. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
City Schools Chancellor Clashes With Board of Elections (Again) Over Early Voting Sites
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza wants to block a plan by the New York City Board of Elections to use schools for early voting.
Manhattan Elected Leaders Join Push To Pressure Cultural Institutions To Be Poll Sites
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
The coalition is stepping up pressure ahead of the start of early voting on October 24th.
Day-After-Labor-Day Local News Roundup
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
Catch up with local news and politics after the holiday weekend with WNYC's Brigid Bergin and NYT's Jeff Mays.
Budget Watchers Say Healthcare Premiums Can Plug City Deficit
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
Maria Doulis of the Citizens' Budget Commission says there are better alternatives to layoffs and saddling the city with more debt.
Stepping Up As A First Time Poll Worker
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Twenty-three year old Brianna Cea, founder and CEO of Generation Vote, applied to be a poll worker in Brooklyn. WNYC's Brigid Bergin has the story.
Vandals Dump Refrigerator Feeding Needy Onto Jetty In Rockaway Beach
Sunday, August 30, 2020
An outdoor refrigerator set up in Rockaway Beach to feed people facing food insecurity was mysteriously moved to a jetty in the ocean.
This Week in Politics: Your How-To Guide on Voting in New York This November
Saturday, August 29, 2020
After a series of changes, New York hopes absentee ballots will be more voter-friendly this fall.
Madison Square Garden Opens Doors To Voters This Fall
Friday, August 28, 2020
The Knicks home arena will serve as a poll site for people voting in the presidential election.
NY Attorney General Sues USPS and President Trump To Prevent Election Disruptions
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
New York State is suing the United States Postal Service and President Trump to try to reverse policy changes that could disrupt voting by mail in November. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
State Lawmakers Make Changes To NY Election Law Ahead of November
Monday, August 24, 2020
If the June primary was a warm-up for the general election, WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports, state lawmakers are now trying to up the game.
The Critical Work of Black Women in the Democratic Party
Thursday, August 20, 2020
According to a recent survey, 87% of Black women identify as Democrats, making them one of the most party-loyal demographics in the U.S. Yet, they’ve often been sidelined by politicians.
Listeners Share Their Experiences with the Great Outdoors
Thursday, August 20, 2020
The Takeaway asked listeners about their experiences with the outdoors as people of color in America.
An Unconventional Democratic National Convention
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Last night, President Barack Obama delivered a searing takedown of the current president as part of the third night of the Democratic Party’s virtual convention.
Democrats Court Native Voters, But How Does Their Record Hold Up?
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Some Native American leaders are hopeful that a win for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in November would result in more open communication between the federal government and tribal nations.
The Ethical Challenges of Being a Sports Fan
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Professional sports have looked very different over the last few months. But even well before COVID-19, many were already wrestling with the ethical challenges of loving sports.
Kamala Harris' Position on Environmental Justice and Climate Change
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
We look at Sen. Harris' record on the environment and her plans for climate and environmental justice.
