Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
De Blasio to Target Street Homeless
Thursday, December 17, 2015
The mayor's new program 'Home-Stat' would boost services and assign case workers to the city's street homeless population.
New Homeless Chief Says He’s An Optimist
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
HRA Commissioner Steven Banks met with reporters for more than hour Wednesday, but questions remain about how he'll tackle the city's homeless crisis.
How LA and NYC Responded to School Terror Threats
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Yesterday, the Los Angeles and New York City school systems faced terror threats. Their responses were different: LA closed all public schools, while NYC dismissed the threat as a hoax.
NYPD Deems Threat That Closed LA Schools a Hoax
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
The nation's two largest school districts got the same threatening email. LA schools shut down. New York City didn't, with its mayor saying it would be a 'disservice' to cancel school.
Is 12 ½ Minutes Too Long to Wait for an Ambulance?
Friday, December 11, 2015
A new report shows that since EMS merged with FDNY, the majority of calls to the fire department are now for medical emergencies, but response times remain a problem.
With Ambulance Waits Up, De Blasio Says City 'Won't Hesitate' To Invest More
Thursday, December 10, 2015
The mayor stressed his commitment to reducing ambulance response times, one day after a WNYC report on how long people with a medical emergency have to wait.
How Long Is Too Long to Wait for an Ambulance?
Wednesday, December 09, 2015
Danny Cruz waited 12 minutes for an ambulance to respond to the asthma attack that killed him. Two decades after EMS became part of the Fire Department, the merger still needs work.
Thanksgiving Parade Brings Out Kids of All Ages
Thursday, November 26, 2015
A mother, 43, and son, 6, share their first experience with the big balloons up close.
Bill de Blasio Is Losing Popularity Among White New Yorkers
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Mayor Bill de Blasio's favorability among white New Yorkers is at an all-time low, with only 28% approving of the Democratic mayor's performance.
NYPD Ramps Up Counter-Terror Effort
Monday, November 16, 2015
While the investigation into the Paris attacks continues, the New York City Police Department deployed a new counterterrorism unit for its first tour of duty on Monday.
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.
