Brigid Bergin

Reporter

Brigid Bergin appears in the following:

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How New Yorkers Will Vote -- and Get Their Votes Counted

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

On the challenges of voting in the New York June primary during this extraordinary time.

Voters Get Acquainted With Expanded Absentee Ballot System

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

As voters start to receive those ballots, they are also experiencing some unexpected quirks. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin has the story.

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De Blasio Faces Criticism After Fourth Night of Protests

Monday, June 01, 2020

Mayor Bill de Blasio has overseen widespread protests before but this time he's facing intense criticism from former allies and supporters. 

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De Blasio Defends NYPD After Third Violent Night of Protests

Monday, June 01, 2020

After protesters took to New York City streets over the weekend, many former allies criticize the mayor's leadership.

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Voter Registration Deadline For June Primary Looms

Thursday, May 28, 2020

As leaders scramble to respond to Covid-19, this crucial election year marches forward. The deadline to register to vote in the June primary is Friday. 

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It's Official: NY Presidential Primary Is Happening June 23rd

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports the State Board of Elections lost their appeal to cancel the upcoming contest.

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How To Vote By Absentee Ballot in New York’s June 23rd Primary During Covid19

Monday, May 18, 2020

The New York City Board of Elections has started mailing 3.6 million absentee ballot applications to registered voters for next month's primary election. 

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Appeals Court Set To Decide Fate of New York's Presidential Primary

Thursday, May 14, 2020

The State Board of Elections wants to reverse a lower court decision that reinstated next month's Democratic presidential primary, citing risks from Covid-19.

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New York City Board of Elections Scales Up Absentee Ballot Program in Response to COVID-19

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The NYC Board of Elections plans to mail nearly 4 million absentee ballot applications starting next week. 

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Judge Orders New York Presidential Primary Back On

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

A federal judge overturned the State Board of Elections decision last week to cancel the contest. WNYC's Brigid Bergin joins host David Furst to explain what it means for voters.

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