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Articles by Brigid Bergin
Brigid Bergin
Brigid Bergin is an award-winning senior reporter on the People and Power desk. She is fiercely committed to telling stories that help people engage and support democracy. In 2022, she hosted a live, ten-week call-in politics show ahead of the midterm elections called The People's Guide to Power. Brigid's reporting in 2017 included some of the first coverage of a political newcomer now known as AOC. In 2016, she broke the news of a voter purge in Brooklyn just days before New York’s presidential primary, triggering city, state and federal investigations. Brigid also guest hosts The Brian Lehrer Show and All Of It. She graduated from the University at Albany and the CUNY Newmark School of Journalism. Got a tip? Email [email protected] or Signal 917-723-4719.
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Your guide to voting in New York's 2026 elections for governor and Congress
A primer on the races for governor, attorney general and the congressional districts that could help determine control of the U.S. House.
By
Walter Wuthmann
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Jon Campbell
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Brigid Bergin
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DSA to Mamdani: Fire NYPD commissioner if ICE doesn't leave NYC
The DSA's NYC chapter accused the NYPD of collaborating with ICE and demanded Mayor Mamdani hold Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch responsible.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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Brigid Bergin
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Ben Feuerherd
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NYC’s 9/11 document release could expand number of people receiving federal benefits
The document portal could serve as a resource for people exposed to toxins.
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Brigid Bergin
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Brooklyn election boss changes party’s election rules to stay in power
One of the leaders of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, Frank Seddio, is facing scrutiny for the changes because he also happens to be an election commissioner tasked with holding up the foundation of democracy in the borough.
By
Brigid Bergin
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AOC freezes her eggs, mixing her personal life with politics
The 36-year-old congressmember’s decision to freeze her eggs — and share it publicly — marks another milestone in her personal and political evolution.
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Brigid Bergin
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Group pushing for open primaries takes fight to court after NYC rejects petitions
United NY's executive director slammed the city, saying it is acting on behalf of partisan interests.
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Brigid Bergin
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A people’s guide to the ‘Commie Corridor’ of Brooklyn and Queens
The stronghold of young, leftist and college-educated voters fueled Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rise.
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Brigid Bergin
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Confusion reigns over eligibility for Mayor Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax
“Why are we being targeted?” one Staten Island resident asked.
By
Walter Wuthmann
and
Brigid Bergin
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Mamdani looks to ask voters if NYC should speed up construction of bus and bike lanes
The Commission on Government Efficiency has proposed reducing the time required to build new street safety projects by 33%.
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Brigid Bergin
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Menin and Mamdani policy fights highlight NYC speaker’s ambition
Menin is staking out positions seemingly to the left of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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Brigid Bergin
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NYC lawmakers set to give themselves 18% pay hike, their first raise in a decade
Many elected officials across the five boroughs argued that higher pay helps attract more qualified candidates for office.
By
Brigid Bergin
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Mayor Mamdani sticks with adviser Morris Katz after implosion of Platner campaign
The young political consultant played a critical role in helping Mamdani create his singular digital campaign and online strategy.
By
Brigid Bergin
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