Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
Two NYPD Officers Shot in the Bronx
Thursday, February 04, 2016
The officers were shot on Thursday night, just miles from where Mayor Bill de Blasio was giving the State of the City address. Officials say their injuries are not life-threatening.
Horse Carriage Deal Collapses After Union Pulls Out
Thursday, February 04, 2016
Negotiations broke down one day before a scheduled vote in the City Council.
Council Member Wants Higher Raise
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
A plan to boost City Council member salaries — and reform the position— is close to a vote. But not everybody's happy about it.
De Blasio Grilled for Five Hours by State Lawmakers
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
The Mayor's annual testimony about the city's budget priorities was hijacked by lawmakers pushing a property tax cap for New York City.
New York City Councilmember Comes Out On Twitter
Friday, January 22, 2016
James Vacca, who represents parts of the north Bronx, has been a fixture in the borough's politics for more than 30 years.
Mayor Proposes $82 Billion Preliminary Budget for 2017
Thursday, January 21, 2016
De Blasio's plan includes new federal grant money to pay for ongoing Sandy repairs along with increased pension investments as the city's retiree population lives longer.
Five Things to Watch For in de Blasio's Budget Proposal
Thursday, January 21, 2016
The mayor's budget comes a week after the governor proposed shifting nearly a billion dollars in state spending to the city. But that money may not show up in the mayor's budget either.
Mayor Tries to Rescue EMS
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
One month after WNYC reported on record-long response times, Mayor de Blasio plans to add $5.4 million to expand the number of ambulance tours and get paramedics to the scene faster.
De Blasio Is Making Moves on His Horse Carriage Ban Promise
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Two years into office, Mayor de Blasio is making headway on a horse and carriage ban, a piece of legislation he planned to pass his first day in office.
De Blasio Flush With ‘Campaign’ Cash
Friday, January 15, 2016
The advocacy group tasked with touting Mayor Bill de Blasio's political agenda gave it a million dollar boost in the last six months.
De Blasio To Fight State Budget Cuts 'By Any Means Necessary'
Thursday, January 14, 2016
The mayor and Governor Cuomo are offering diverging views on what the proposed state budget means for New York City.
Cuomo's Budget Would Shift Some Costs to the City
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Governor Cuomo has laid out an ambitious $145 billion dollar budget. And he's found ways the state can save money. One of them: by making the city pay more.
Council Cries Foul after Bratton Meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Members of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus asked the commissioner to explain his opposition to a series of police reform bills. Bratton declined.
The Mayor and the Governor's Simultaneous But Separate Press Conferences
Thursday, January 07, 2016
WNYC transportation reporter Kate Hinds and City Hall and politics reporter Brigid Bergin talk about Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo's dueling press conferences and proposals.
De Blasio to Raise Minimum Wage for City Workers to $15 an Hour by 2018
Tuesday, January 05, 2016
Speaking to WNYC in a broadcast exclusive, the mayor said it's part of his broader push to raise 800,000 New Yorkers out of poverty over 10 years.
Homeless Policy Latest Issue to Divide Cuomo, de Blasio
Monday, January 04, 2016
City officials say state order won't change its homeless outreach policy.
De Blasio Vows to Punish Landlords Who Reject Homeless Vouchers
Thursday, December 24, 2015
In the wake of a WNYC report on problems with his rental subsidy program, the mayor is vowing to crack down on landlords who discriminate against the homeless.
De Blasio, Quinn Reunite To Fight Homelessness
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
The holiday season is bringing together one-time rivals.
Exclusive: De Blasio To Offer Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave For Non-Union City Workers
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
The mayor will announce an executive order on Tuesday that will make the city's parental leave policy the most generous in the country alongside Austin and Pittsburgh.
City, NYPD Pay Tribute to Slain Officers
Monday, December 21, 2015
An emotional ceremony honored Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu on Sunday, a year after a gunman fatally shot the two NYPD officers while they were sitting in their patrol car in Brooklyn.
