Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
Hear de Blasio's 'Onion' Version of Snowstorm Warning
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
After a major winter storm all but missed New York City, the mayor took special joy in performing a dramatic rendition of a recent story from the satirical website The Onion.
Cuomo Sprung Subway Shutdown on NYC
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
In what has perhaps become a pattern of one-upmanship from Albany, Gov. Cuomo did not consult Mayor de Blasio before deciding to shut down the subway system Monday night.
Black, Latino Police Groups to de Blasio: Meet Us
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
In the midst of the noisy back-and-forth between the mayor and police unions, some voices have been conspicuously absent.
De Blasio Stresses Officer Safety, Blasts Anti-Police Protesters
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
The mayor signaled he's open to hearing more about what NYPD officers need to do their job, while offering harsh words to some anti-police protesters.
Religious Leaders Pray for de Blasio
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
With the rift between the mayor and police still wide open, about a dozen clergy members gathered at City Hall on Tuesday for a prayer vigil.
De Blasio Downplays Chokehold Report
Monday, January 12, 2015
The mayor, who has been walking a fine line between his progressive base and his angry police force, said the Inspector General's document focused on the past.
Chokeholds Subject of First NYPD Inspector General Report
Monday, January 12, 2015
The Department of Investigation's new oversight office reviewed the 10 most recent chokehold cases and found inconsistent communication and discipline.
Two Uniformed Unions Ratify City Contracts
Thursday, January 08, 2015
Unions representing NYPD Captains and Sanitation Chiefs ratified their contracts with the city even as negotiations with other unions, including the police officers, intensified.
Who Tells the NYPD What to Do: A Q&A on Power and Police Unions
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
On paper, the NYPD is a paramilitary organization with a rigid command structure. In practice, it's more complicated. We look at how the PBA can mobilize cops to sway elected leaders.
Politics and Power in the NYPD
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Recent police demonstrations and an apparent drop in arrests raise a troubling question: Who exactly is in charge of the NYPD?
Crime Didn't Stop Overnight. Why Did Arrests?
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
After the fatal shooting of two NYPD officers, arrest numbers dropped sharply in an apparent move by cops to register their discontent. Where do policing tactics go from here?
Broken Windows Might Be to Blame for Strife Between de Blasio, Cops
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
As the mayor ends the era of excessive stop-and-frisk policing, his alternative strategy poses new problems for the NYPD.
More Changes Coming to City's Flawed 911 System — Soon
Friday, January 02, 2015
A week after WNYC aired a story about the city's 911 problems, Mayor de Blasio called for a review. Here's the story and an update on what's been done so far.
Tension Amid Celebration at NYPD Graduation
Monday, December 29, 2014
Mayor de Blasio received a tepid reception as he addressed hundreds of new police officers at a graduation for the New York Police Department.
Christie, Cuomo Veto Port Authority Reform; Politicians Howl
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Governors Cuomo and Christie are rejecting legislators' attempts to reform the Port Authority. Instead, they are backing the recommendations of a panel they appointed.
Police Union Blames Mayor, Protesters For Deaths Of 2 NYPD Officers
Monday, December 22, 2014
Details continue to emerge about the gunman who killed two New York City police officers in Brooklyn on Saturday. Investigators are trying to determine what drove Ismaaiyl Brinsely to those acts.
NYPD: No Peace on Earth, No Goodwill Toward All
Monday, December 22, 2014
Beyond the headline of a ruthless cop killing lies inflamed rhetoric that rocks a city.
De Blasio Meets Teen Inmates During First Tour of Rikers Island
Thursday, December 18, 2014
City officials say reforms are already changing life at the problem-plagued correctional facility.
Speaker Mark-Viverito Emerges From DeBlasio’s Shadow
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
After a year of working closely with the Mayor, Melissa Mark-Viverito shows she can speak with her own voice. And also, down her shots.
De Blasio Settles with Eight Uniformed Unions
Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Mayor de Blasio has reached the city's first labor deals with uniformed workers, including two NYPD unions.
