Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
Improper Gas Work May Have Led to Building Explosion, de Blasio Says
Friday, March 27, 2015
Gas line may have been "inappropriately accessed," mayor says.
FLONYC on the Nexus of Poverty, Crime and Mental Illness
Friday, March 27, 2015
Chirlane McCray spoke at a forum on Thursday on mental health, poverty and criminal justice. WNYC's Brigid Bergin & Cindy Rodriguez talk about the first lady's related work and role.
Bratton Protesters Force Council to Clear Public Hearing
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton has become such a lightning rod that the City Council had to close a public hearing with him Thursday.
NYC Gives Boost to Women Business Owners
Thursday, March 12, 2015
The de Blasio administration is launching a new program, WE NYC, to expand the number of women entrepreneurs over the next three years.
De Blasio Sends State a Message on Schools
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
While he talks about about how the city is fixing struggling schools, he's sending a message to lawmakers across the state.
De Blasio: $150M for Hunts Point Market
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Mayor announces investment to fortify the city's food supply — and calls on business leaders to take up arms in the fight against inequality.
NYPD Sergeants Strike Deal With de Blasio
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Now four of the five NYPD unions have contracts leaving only the union for rank-and-file officers without a deal.
Mr. de Blasio Goes to Albany
Thursday, February 26, 2015
WNYC's Brigid Bergin discusses Mayor de Blasio's several requests from Albany - including funding for affordable housing, education funding and more mayoral control.
De Blasio Faces Pushback In Albany
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
The mayor received a tepid reception from state lawmakers on his trip to lobby for the city's budget priorities.
Mayor de Blasio Goes to Albany
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The mayor is expected to seek more funding for city schools, renewal of mayoral control, stronger rent laws and a $13 minimum wage
Speaker Picks Up Where Mayor Left Off
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
In her first State of the City, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito mixed legislative proposals and policy changes across a range of issues.
Council Quizzes NYCHA Over Public/Private Partnership
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
City lawmakers are taking issue with a deal giving private developers a half stake in some Section 8 public housing developments.
NYC Budget Questions: Agency Savings, NYPD Headcount
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Mayor de Blasio's $77.7 billion preliminary budget plan for fiscal year 2016 signals his top priorities, but leaves big questions unanswered.
Mayor de Blasio Proposes $77.7B Budget
Monday, February 09, 2015
There are no major cuts in the budget.
A Tale of Two 911 Reports
Friday, February 06, 2015
The city's 911 emergency call system is facing scrutiny once again, and there are dueling sets of facts. But two reports agree: the system desperately needs fixing.
De Blasio Says Lack of Affordable Housing Threatens 'Very Soul' of NYC
Tuesday, February 03, 2015
In his second State of the City address, the mayor proposed a plan for affordable housing that he said will take aim at the issue of inequality.
The State of the City 2015 Address
Tuesday, February 03, 2015
After over a year in office, what are the mayor's greatest accomplishments, failings, and promises?
De Blasio to Unveil New Artist Housing, Workspace
Monday, February 02, 2015
In his 2015 State of the City address on Tuesday, the mayor will make affordable housing his top priority and will announce a new program for the city's artists and makers.
Bloomberg's Signature Anti-Poverty Program to Be Expanded by de Blasio
Friday, January 30, 2015
The mayor plans to continue the work of the Young Men's Initiative to ensure it meets goals set by President Obama.
NYC's First Lady Announces a New Approach to Mental Health
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
The first step is to diagnose the problem, says First Lady Chirlane McCray.
