Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
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.
The Beginning of Brazil's Fire Season is the Worst in a Decade
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Last year, the fires in the Amazon made international headlines. This year could be even worse.
Stakes of Post Office Fight Loom Large Over November Elections
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Will the nation be able to handle a surge in vote-by-mail participants in the upcoming presidential election?
Political Shakeup in Puerto Rico Following Second Primary in Two Weeks
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
This past Sunday, the island held a second day of primary voting to get everyone to the polls. In the end, Governor Wanda Vasquez lost her primary.
The Whitewashing of Women's Suffrage
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
The 19th Amendment sought to grant all women the right to vote. In reality, it really only applied to white women.
College Sports Not Immune to the Pandemic
Monday, August 17, 2020
The remaining three athletic conferences are still on the fence.
Move to Virtual Nominating Conventions Marks Major Shift in U.S. History
Monday, August 17, 2020
This year, both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions will be held almost entirely online due to the pandemic.
The Evolution of Live Theater During the Pandemic
Monday, August 17, 2020
During the pandemic, live theater has been forced to take the unprecedented step of moving largely online. But the financial future of the theater industry is on shaky ground.
De Blasio Believes In Implicit Bias Training For Others, He Talks To His Wife
Thursday, August 06, 2020
After the highest ranking Latina in his administration left, citing her "deep disappointment" with him, Mayor Bill de Blasio wouldn't say what he's done to address his own biases.
Judge Says Thousands Of Primary Ballots Missing Postmarks Must Be Counted While Board Plans Appeal
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
The New York City Board of Elections certified the results of the June 23 primary Tuesday.
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.
