Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
De Blasio Takes Another Crack at Explaining "Agents of the City"
Friday, May 27, 2016
The mayor defended his right to keep correspondence between City Hall and a group of outside advisers secret.
Fed Officials Force Board of Elections to Address Voting Rights Questions
Friday, May 20, 2016
Could the voter purge have been prevented by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act?
De Blasio Pledges to Revamp Deed Restriction Policy
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
After two recent cases have raised eyebrows, the mayor pledged to change the city's policy going forward.
New York City Board of Elections Apologizes for Brooklyn Voter Purge — But Dismisses Calls for Reform
Friday, May 13, 2016
It was supposed to be a conversation about dollars and cents. But a Friday afternoon budget hearing for the Board of Elections spent more time on another topic: the Brooklyn voter purge.
De Blasio Defends Former Nonprofit Against State Investigation
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
The mayor said the Campaign for One New York had cooperated with the state panel for a year but, "enough is enough."
Second Brooklyn Election Official Suspended After Primary Foul Up
Thursday, May 05, 2016
A massive voter purge before New York state’s presidential primary — first reported by WNYC — contributed to widespread irregularities during last month's vote.
Warning of Brooklyn Voter Purge Dates Back Weeks
Monday, May 02, 2016
A report from the Campaign Finance Board shows it reached out to the city Board of Elections about purged voters more than a month before primary day.
Rangel Backs Wright
Saturday, April 30, 2016
The Dean of New York’s congressional delegation has officially backed a candidate to succeed him.
Despite Years of Blowback, Board of Elections Fails to Change Its Ways
Friday, April 22, 2016
The troubles during Tuesday's primary are nothing new for the agency that manages New York City's elections and voter rolls.
Board of Elections Suspends Top Brooklyn Clerk Following Primary Problems
Thursday, April 21, 2016
The personnel move comes after widespread reports of irregularities at the polls during Tuesday's presidential primaries.
Investigating the NYC Board of Elections
Thursday, April 21, 2016
WNYC's Brigid Bergin follows up on her reporting of the drop in registered Brooklyn Democrats and whether there's more to it than the Board of Election's claim of "routine maintenance."
AG Launches Investigation into NYC Board of Elections
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman plans to investigate the city agency after a series of reports from WNYC.
Would-Be Voters Face Problems at the Polls
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
As New Yorkers came out to vote Tuesday, some found that their names weren't on the rolls, while others encountered shuttered polling sites.
New York Officials See Spike in Problems at the Polls
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
The state Attorney General's office says it got many more calls about voter problems on primary election day than it did in the last general election.
De Blasio Demands Explanation, as Decline in Registered Brooklyn Voters Doubles
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
The mayor said he's concerned and confused by the sudden drop in the voter rolls.
60,000 Fewer Democrats in Brooklyn and No Clear Reason Why
Monday, April 18, 2016
As candidates lavish love on Brooklyn, a WNYC analysis of voter enrollment statistics found active registered Democrats dropped by 7 percent there — the largest decline statewide.
Former President Clinton Gives Shoutout to Candidate Vying for Rangel's Seat
Sunday, April 10, 2016
While campaigning for his wife in Harlem, Bill Clinton made a plug for Assemblyman Keith Wright, one of 7 candidates running to replace the 23-term Congressman.
Democrats Become 'New Yorkers' in Latest Rallies
Friday, April 01, 2016
The Democrats have begun campaigning in New York. Hear from reporters and listeners who've gone to the rallies.
City Council Approves Zoning Changes Key to de Blasio's Affordable Housing Plan
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio picked up a big win on Tuesday.
De Blasio’s Affordable Housing Fight Shifts to Neighborhood Battles
Monday, March 21, 2016
After a City Council vote on Tuesday, focus shifts to 15 different neighborhoods where residents are scared rezoning will fuel a wave of gentrification and displacement.
