Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
It’s Official: NYPD Officers Receive 1 Percent Raises
Friday, November 13, 2015
State arbitrator Howard Edelman says New York's finest are just that. But he could not justify the 17 percent raise they wanted.
Schneiderman: ‘No-ish’ to 2018 Gov Bid
Thursday, November 12, 2015
As New York State's Attorney General makes headlines, Eric Schneiderman's political future is more of a toss up.
De Blasio’s Progressive Agenda Pulls Plug on Iowa Presidential Forum
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
The Progressive Agenda says it's refocusing its efforts — and it's unclear if the mayor will have a role going forward.
Tentative PBA Agreement Raises Questions About NYPD Morale
Monday, November 09, 2015
City officials say they're boosting the NYPD with training and equipment but officers are angry about their paychecks.
De Blasio on Verge of Victory With PBA Deal
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
A draft of the agreement with the union representing the city's 24,000 NYPD officers is on par with the deals the city reached with other uniformed unions.
De Blasio Backs Clinton as Iowa Forum Looms
Friday, October 30, 2015
Many say the mayor miscalculated by waiting so long to endorse Hillary Clinton and are questioning the viability of the Progressive Agenda forum.
De Blasio Gets Jump on 2017 Fundraising
Friday, October 30, 2015
Consider it a warning to any possible challengers: the mayor is already padding his re-election coffers more than two years before his term is up.
Clinton Campaign Builds Momentum In New York With or Without de Blasio
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
As Hillary Clinton picks up steam, her campaign is said to be talking with Mayor de Blasio who has yet to officially endorse her.
De Blasio Presses for State Criminal Justice Reforms In Wake of NYPD Death
Friday, October 23, 2015
The mayor wants the law to say judges must consider public safety when making bail and sentencing decisions.
Slaying of NYPD Officer Revives Debate About Police Safety on the Streets
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
More details are emerging about the man who police say shot and killed a New York City police officer.
In First Town Hall, de Blasio Works to Sell His Housing Plan
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The mayor went to Washington Heights to tout the rent protections he's championed for tenants, but he also heard some angst over his housing plan.
Poll Finds Affordability a Serious Problem
Monday, October 12, 2015
Seventy-four percent of people say the middle class is feeling more economic insecurity than ever before in a Public Agenda/WNYC poll.
Pope Francis Joins Faith Leaders in Call for Peace at 9/11 Memorial
Friday, September 25, 2015
Pope Francis met with first responders and victims' families at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Lower Manhattan this morning on his historic visit to New York City.
Exit of de Blasio’s Deputy Saddens, Alarms Advocates
Wednesday, September 02, 2015
Those who serve the poor say the departure of Deputy Mayor Lilliam Barrios-Paoli leaves a huge hole in the administration — in more ways than one.
Deputy Mayor to Leave Post for Volunteer Role
Monday, August 31, 2015
Lilliam Barrios-Paoli is among the few people of color in top leadership in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s cabinet.
City May Replace Times Square Plazas With Traffic
Thursday, August 20, 2015
It's one step a new city task force will consider to combat the growth of quality of life crimes in the Big Apple's core.
Legionnaires’ Outbreak Latest Test of Cuomo, de Blasio Relationship
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
After facing questions about state and city coordination, officials announce joint regulations to combat the outbreak.
Legionnaires' Outbreak Highlights the City-State Disconnect
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
The City Council votes today to require building owners to better inspect cooling towers, but Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo haven't exactly formed a united front against Legionnaires'.
The City's Plan for the Violent Mentally Ill
Monday, August 10, 2015
WNYC's Cindy Rodriguez and Brigid Bergin discuss the mayor's new $22 million initiative, NYC Safe, to reach out to violent mentally ill people.
Comedian Amy Schumer and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer Team Up to Fight Gun Violence
Monday, August 03, 2015
The second-cousins are calling on Congress to strengthen background checks after a shooter in Lafayette, LA killed "Trainwreck" movie-goers last month.
