Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
Council Brings Garner Protests To City Hall
Monday, December 08, 2014
Chants of "I can't breathe" reverberated through City Hall on Monday after people across the city began protesting the grand jury decision.
De Blasio vs. Police Union's Pat Lynch
Friday, December 05, 2014
The head of the city's police union blasted away at the mayor for his response to the Garner case on Thursday. But de Blasio is standing firm.
After Garner Verdict, Mayor de Blasio Consoles NYC
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
After a state grand jury decided not to indict NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the chokehold death of Eric Garner, Mayor de Blasio called it "a national moment of grief."
Chief of Staff to NYC's First Lady Will Take Leave of Absence
Monday, November 17, 2014
In a statement, Rachel Noerdlinger said she wants to spend more time with her son following his recent arrest.
The City Council Speaker Has Inhaled
Thursday, November 13, 2014
"If you are asking if I have ever smoked marijuana? Yes," said Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, who favors full legalization.
MTA Opens 'Magical' Fulton Center Transit Hub
Sunday, November 09, 2014
Officials cut the ribbon at the soaring new station in lower Manhattan on Sunday ahead of its public debut on Monday.
De Blasio Calls NY GOP Wins an “Aberration”
Wednesday, November 05, 2014
New York City mayor told newly emboldened Republicans in the State Senate to challenge his progressive agenda "at their own peril."
Embattled GOP Congressman Grimm Wins
Tuesday, November 04, 2014
The top of the ticket may have gone for New York State’s $45 million man, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but the GOP held on.
This Week in Politics: Cuomo, Christie Bet the Farm
Saturday, November 01, 2014
Cuomo is focused on the minutia of New York ballot lines. Christie has made the nation his target. Both men have a lot at stake.
To Stop Ebola, NYC Actively Monitors 'Dozens'
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
While Mayor Bill de Blasio says there are no new people in quarantine, health officials are keeping an eye on several returned travelers.
Grimm, Recchia Hit Hard in Final Debate
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Republican Congressman Michael Grimm and Democratic challenger Dominic Recchia mixed it up in their final televised debate Tuesday night.
How Ebola Is Affecting Christie and Cuomo Politically
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
There's no Hazmat suit to protect top politicians on both sides of the Hudson from Ebola's political ramifications.
To Quarantine or Not To Quarantine
Monday, October 27, 2014
After a barrage of criticism over mandatory quarantines, Governors Cuomo and Christie are grappling with how to handle travelers returning home from Ebola-stricken countries.
Ebola Quarantines Challenge Region
Sunday, October 26, 2014
A nurse working with Doctors Without Borders described her ordeal as she was quarantined in New Jersey, and underscored unanswered questions about the new policy.
What Our Ebola Quaratine Feels Like for One Nurse
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Kaci Hickox, with Doctors Without Borders, detailed her ordeal as she was placed in mandatory quarantine in New Jersey, on orders from Gov. Chris Christie and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
This Week in Politics: On Ebola, Christie and Cuomo Seize Command, as de Blasio Urges Calm
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Ebola has arrived in this region, and it presents a test for three area executives: Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Why Won’t Morris Park Vote Already?
Thursday, October 23, 2014
This five-block election district in the northeast Bronx has one of the highest rates of registered voters in the city. But four out of ten haven't been to the polls since 2010.
Grimm Gets "Italian Up" Against Dems
Friday, October 10, 2014
In the city's most Republican district, embattled Rep. Michael Grimm shrugs off his legal issues and hits opponent — just for being a Democrat.
This Week In Politics: Crumbling Rails
Saturday, October 04, 2014
Gov. Andrew Cuomo traveled overseas to prove his commitment to securing New York. But a new report on the region's crumbling rail lines raises security concerns of a domestic nature.
City Revamps Emergency Plan for People With Disabilities
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
A new settlement provides a blueprint for New York City to build a more inclusive emergency plan that addresses the needs of people with disabilities.
