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Brigid Bergin @brigidbergin.bsky.social · 6d

New voters made a serious mark on the NYC primary. How big a role did they play? gothamist.com/news/how-new...

How newly registered NYC voters are helping fuel Zohran Mamdani's campaign

Winning the primary on the single issue of affordability comes with pressure. Voters expect Mamdani to deliver.

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Center for Cooperative Media @centercoopmedia.bsky.social · 19d

Covering democracy in the US, and specifically NYC, presents unique challenges and opportunities, especially with the mayoral race drawing national attention.

📺 Full panel: youtube.com/watch?v=Wnq_...

#democracy #journalism #USDemocracyDay @wnyc.org @brigidbergin.bsky.social

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 7d

On today's show:
@brigidbergin.bsky.social hosts
- @politico.com reporter Nicholas Wu on shutdown politics
- @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social on 30 issues: taxation in NJ
- @nytimes.com reporter Nina Agrawal on cancer rates among young people
-morning routines!

Tune in at 10, 93.9FM, AM820, wnyc.org

WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

WNYC is America's most listened-to public radio station and the producer of award-winning programs and podcasts like Radiolab, On the Media, and The Brian Lehrer Show.

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Brigid Bergin @brigidbergin.bsky.social · Aug 14

If you hear a knock on your door this weekend, don’t be surprised if it’s a volunteer for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social mayoral campaign.

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Zohran Mamdani calls back grassroots volunteers for general election

Mamdani plans to reassemble its most committed volunteers on Saturday in Greenpoint, Brooklyn for a “pre-kickoff volunteer social.”

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · Aug 4

Hear @davidfbrand.bsky.social, @claytonguse.bsky.social e.bsky.social & @brigidbergin.bsky.social ky.social discuss their investigation into fraudulent ballot signatures submitted by mayor Eric Adams' reelection campaign. www.wnyc.org/story/mayor-...

Mayor Adams' Campaign Submitted Faked and Fraudulent Signatures | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

A WNYC and Gothamist investigation found that some of the signatures Mayor Adams's re-election campaign submitted for him to be on the ballot this fall as an independent were fake.

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David F Brand @davidfbrand.bsky.social · Aug 8

Regular NYC residents say their names are forged on ballot petitions. Others say they were tricked into signing. And then there are the dead people

Why does that happen? And why is apparent fraud met with a shrug?

w @brigidbergin.bsky.social + @claytonguse.bsky.social gothamist.com/news/fraudul...

Fraudulent signatures supporting Mayor Adams' re-election bid reveal lack of official enforcement

A Board of Elections official said it’s up to local district attorneys to determine whether investigations are warranted.

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Open New York @opennewyork.org · Jul 16

We're thrilled that the Charter Revision Commission has chosen to focus its efforts on our housing shortage, the largest crisis facing our city today.

Brigid Bergin @brigidbergin.bsky.social · Jul 16

NEW: OPEN PRIMARIES are closed for the November ballot.
Chair ⁦Richard Buery⁩ confirms the Charter Revision Commission will NOT propose a question about open primaries this year.

Statement below

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Brigid Bergin @brigidbergin.bsky.social · Jul 16

NEW: OPEN PRIMARIES are closed for the November ballot.
Chair ⁦Richard Buery⁩ confirms the Charter Revision Commission will NOT propose a question about open primaries this year.

Statement below

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Steven Romalewski @sromalewski.bsky.social · Jun 25

Here are the vote patterns so far in the comptroller race (based on 94% reporting). cc @brigidbergin.bsky.social @davidfbrand.bsky.social

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Beth Fertig @bethfertig.bsky.social · Jun 27

“I know so many people voted for Trump, including my family and other people,” said Shah Rahman, 27, who said those same people are now supporting Mamdani.

EXCELLENT analysis here from @brigidbergin.bsky.social

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How voters in Trump districts helped Mamdani win the Democratic primary

His affordability-focused message resonated in districts where the GOP gained ground last year.

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Brigid Bergin @brigidbergin.bsky.social · Jun 24

thank you!

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jon ben-menachem @jbenmenachem.com · Jun 23

Have to hand it to Gothamist for the early voting reporting this past week. Consistent updates as the data rolled in with cogent analysis from turnout experts and good data viz.

jon ben-menachem @jbenmenachem.com · Jun 23

"Nearly 25% of early voters had not voted in a Democratic primary at any point between 2012 and 2024... Those figures represent a significant change from the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary, when 3% of early voters had never voted in a Democratic primary." gothamist.com/news/nearly-...

Nearly a quarter of NYC’s early voters were new Democratic primary participants

A total of 385,184 New Yorkers voted early in this primary election, compared to 191,197 in 2021.

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Steven Romalewski @sromalewski.bsky.social · Jun 23

Hardly the biggest campaign issue, but I just listened to closing arguments for each NYC Dem mayoral candidate via @wnyc.org @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social , & Cuomo mis-pronounced the Kosciuszko Bridge! The whole thing is worth listening to www.wnyc.org/story/the-ma... cc @brigidbergin.bsky.social

The Mayoral Candidates Make a Final Pitch to Voters | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The eve of the mayoral primary, Adrienne Adams, Michael Blake, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer & Whitney Tilson make a final pitch to voters.

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Dana Rubinstein @danarubinsteinbsky.bsky.social · Jun 23

Important election story, from @brigidbergin.bsky.social gothamist.com/news/nearly-...

Nearly a quarter of NYC’s early voters were new Democratic primary participants

A total of 385,184 New Yorkers voted early in this primary election, compared to 191,197 in 2021.

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The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · May 14

On today's recap of the mayor's race @elizabethkim.bsky.social and @brigidbergin.bsky.social covered the Cuomo campaign's recent troubles with the CFB and more. www.wnyc.org/story/city-p...

City Politics: Cuomo's Campaign Finance Troubles | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

The latest news from the campaign trail, including former Gov. Cuomo's campaign finance troubles, the candidates on antisemitism and more.

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Gothamist @gothamist.com · May 30

Brannan and Levine spar over Mayor Adams and Trump in NYC comptroller debate https://gothamist.com/news/brannan-and-levine-spar-over-mayor-adams-and-trump-in-nyc-comptroller-debate

Brannan and Levine spar over Mayor Adams and Trump in NYC comptroller debate

Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Councilmember Justin Brannan are running for comptroller.. The two Democratic frontrunners for city comptroller traded barbs over budget cuts, Adams’ record and how they’d confront President Trump. [ more › ]

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Gothamist @gothamist.com · May 30

NYC mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams unlocks matching funds after boost from Mamdani https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-mayoral-candidate-adrienne-adams-unlocks-matching-funds-after-boost-from-mamdani

NYC mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams unlocks matching funds after boost from Mamdani

Adrienne Adams and Zohran Mamdani at a Working Families Party rally in Fort Greene Park. The day after Zohran Mamdani urged his supporters to donate to the Council speaker was her best day of fundraising so far. [ more › ]

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Brigid Bergin @brigidbergin.bsky.social · Mar 26

Read and listen here: gothamist.com/news/would-u...

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Mar 25

Expanding childcare has become a major issue for Democrats challenging Mayor Adams in the NYC mayoral primary. But only one has made “after school for all” his lead childcare proposal. Great piece on why that's complicated on @wnyc.org today by @brigidbergin.bsky.social

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Dana Rubinstein @danarubinsteinbsky.bsky.social · Mar 6

NYC has another mayoral candidate whose living situation is slightly uncertain. by @brigidbergin.bsky.social gothamist.com/news/where-i...

Where is Andrew Cuomo living? The NYC mayoral candidate calls luxury Midtown apartment home.

The former governor lives in a $8,242-a-month two-bedroom apartment formerly occupied by his daughter.

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Seth Pollack @sethmpk.bsky.social · Mar 6

WILD reporting by @davidfbrand.bsky.social and @brigidbergin.bsky.social in @gothamist.com: t.co/q2PyLfHkqU

Screencap of an article alleging that Andrew Cuomo recently moved in to his daughter’s $8200/mo apartment

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Gothamist @gothamist.com · Mar 3

In 2021, most of New York state's top Democrats called for then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation.

This weekend, as Cuomo launched his campaign for mayor of New York City, they said nothing.

Cuomo’s attempted comeback: NY Dems silent as ex-governor jumps into mayor's race

In 2021, they called for his resignation. This weekend, they said nothing.

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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · Feb 27

New York City mayoral race

Brigid Bergin @brigidbergin.bsky.social · Feb 27

NEWS:“ We currently have chaos and diminished trust in the other side of City Hall,” Speaker Adrienne Adams told Gothamist in an interview. “That’s why I’m seriously considering a campaign to become the first woman mayor of New York City.”

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Adrienne Adams takes first step toward NYC mayoral run. Will voters buy in?

With a late start and a crowded field, can the Council speaker’s campaign gain momentum?

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Brigid Bergin @brigidbergin.bsky.social · Feb 27

NEWS:“ We currently have chaos and diminished trust in the other side of City Hall,” Speaker Adrienne Adams told Gothamist in an interview. “That’s why I’m seriously considering a campaign to become the first woman mayor of New York City.”

gothamist.com/news/adrienn...

Adrienne Adams takes first step toward NYC mayoral run. Will voters buy in?

With a late start and a crowded field, can the Council speaker’s campaign gain momentum?

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Brigid Bergin @brigidbergin.bsky.social · Jan 27

City is pulling leases on five childcare centers. And interestingly enough, the city also owes at least 3 of these sites millions of dollars. How odd? gothamist.com/news/child-c...

NYC child care centers say city stalled payments before abrupt closures

The Adams administration said it is not renewing day cares’ leases because of under-enrollment. The centers say the city’s numbers are wrong.

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