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Politics reporter for / covering power, institutions and democracy. I like to talk and love to listen. Tips: email or DM bbergin@wnyc-dot-org

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    Sep 25

    Manhattan Dem County Committee members choosing their likely next State Senator. they didn’t allow proxies & here are the folks who showed up.

    Replying to @SarahGoat
    Here now! Inspired by ’s tweets!
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    Sep 25

    Welp. Here's some schools news for your Saturday. There's a new temporary injunction on the vaccine mandate for NYC school staff. For now, vaccine or test requirement is in place. NYC officials say they're seeking "speedy resolution." The mandate was to begin on Tuesday.

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    Sep 24

    Scoop: A Brooklyn school had to quarantine a third of its staff on the eve of the first day of classes, but parents weren't told the details. ✍️: me, , and via /

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    Sep 24

    490 days ago

    De Blasio Hasn't Visited Rikers Island During Coronavirus Crisis or Entire Second Term -
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    Sep 24

    Get ready Boston — you’re getting a real one. A great colleague and a great person.

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    Sep 24

    News: ⁦⁩ staffs up on the campaign side, hiring a campaign manager, deputy manager and new senior adviser

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  7. Sep 24

    A salute and my eternal thanks to the great , my former professor, who makes great local journalism. He's returning to the in a very cool sounding new role -- how wonderful for the students and faculty there!

    forever grateful to for keeping the faith in local news, and giving me the chance to continue doing this job I love so much. he's moving on from the newsroom he built — and is looking for our next fearless leader.
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    Sep 24

    Mayor Bill de Blasio said he plans to visit Rikers Island, following mounting pressure from lawmakers who say that a humanitarian crisis at the jail complex has spun out of control. He has not visited the jail complex since 2017.

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    Sep 24

    Making government work for working people of New York is a top priority for . That is why we're proud to announce a champion for immigrants & workers, & public service veteran of 15 yrs, , as our next Deputy Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs.

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    Sep 24

    On , Mayor de Blasio is asked by a caller about what's happening with the city's gifted and talented program. He says the old program was not inclusive but that he will be announcing a new version at the end of the month. (Doesn't sound like he's scrapping G&T)

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  11. Sep 24

    WHY DID YOU WAIT asks? says union needed to be sued to get them to call workers back. Then he adds on his leadership: "My approach, for better or worse, is I want to solve the problem," arguing he does not play up symbolism...date of visit TBA

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  12. Sep 24

    NEW: tells that he will visit Rikers next week

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    Sep 24

    Been working on this for a while, a true honor & a privilege. The series includes the first public conversation between Anita Hill & Christine Blasey Ford, and the spirit of history was in the room.

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    Introducing "Because of Anita" — a podcast on the testimony that changed everything. It’s about truth, gender, race, and power. Who gets believed — and what we do about it. Premiering October 4, in partnership with . Subscribe here:
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    Sep 24

    Strong words by for Mayor de Blasio on Rikers: "He should do a walk through….he should bring all of his top commissioners and deputy mayors to walk through and say look what failed policies have produced in our cities."

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    Sep 24

    Today, Democrats in the House will pass the Women's Health Protection Act. This would make the right to an abortion federal law.

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    Sep 23

    NEW: NYS Attorney General on former Governor and his supporters calling Cuomo resigning a “coup:” “There are individuals who are seeking to undermine the independence and the credibility of these witnesses. But again, the evidence was overwhelming.”

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    Sep 24

    Breaking news: The federal monitor of Rikers Island is calling for outside security help for the troubled jails complex. A federal judge is holding an emergency heading this morning.

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  18. Sep 23

    Op-Ed | What reforms the BOE needs from the worker's perspective | amNewYork via 's Donna Ellaby

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  19. Sep 23

    With fixed link:

    Great to know there's a way to prevent this kind of flooding... Wondering what are saying to CSX? How Extreme Flooding On This Bronx Highway Could Have Been Avoided … via
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  20. Sep 23

    Great to know there's a way to prevent this kind of flooding... Wondering what are saying to CSX? How Extreme Flooding On This Bronx Highway Could Have Been Avoided … via

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