Brigid Bergin
Gothamist
New York, NY, United States
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Rep. George Santos opens committee for 2024 re-election bid. Is he actually running?
The Republican lawmaker filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission. → Read More
Rep. George Santos opens committee for 2024 re-election bid. Is he actually running?
The Republican lawmaker filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission. → Read More
NY lawmakers balking at plan to boost small-dollar campaign donations. Supporters are pushing back.
The program launched in November and was adopted by many of the same lawmakers currently in office. → Read More
A new program offers to boost small-dollar donors in NY races. Here’s how.
The program aims to empower everyday constituents and reduce the influence of megadonors. → Read More
Deadline to change voter registration is Feb. 14.
The Valentine’s Day deadline is set by state election law, but online changes come sooner. → Read More
Report: NY can boost voter turnout with this single change
Experts recommend moving local elections to even-numbered years, to coincide with votes for governor or president. → Read More
Rep. George Santos quietly opens Queens district office
A single staffer was scrolling through his phone when Gothamist visited Wednesday. → Read More
Rep. George Santos quietly opens Queens district office
A single staffer was scrolling through his phone when Gothamist visited Wednesday. → Read More
What is at stake in the NY governor’s race?
Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC. → Read More
Appeals court turns away GOP challenge to NY absentee ballot laws
Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC. → Read More
Early voting underway in NYC as Nadler, Goldman score Times endorsements
Early turnout numbers are promising in the city's competitive primaries. → Read More
City officials commemorate Juneteenth in ceremony and lights
This is also the first year city workers will observe Juneteenth as a paid-holiday. → Read More
Early voting begins this weekend across New York: Here's what you need to know
Voters can begin to cast a ballot nine days ahead of the June 28th primary. → Read More
NY's GOP gubernatorial primary candidates debate tonight as early voting starts this Saturday
Three of the four main candidates are expected to join the debate stage together. → Read More
Battle over voting rights for noncitizen residents in NYC elections officially enters courtroom
Lawyers made their case in court for the first time Tuesday six months after the law took effect. → Read More
With Albany legislative session over, focus shifts to the primary
Statewide elected officials and Assembly lawmakers are in full campaign mode. → Read More
Flex your civic muscle: Register to vote for upcoming NY primary elections
The deadline to register for the first summer primary is Friday, June 3rd. → Read More
New York City Board of Elections Posted All Voters' Names, Addresses and Party Affiliations On Its Website
Voter registrations are public records, albeit ones that used to take some doing to access. Now that information is posted on the City Board of Elections website. → Read More
Queens Council Member Faces Discipline Over Sexual Harassment Complaint
A City Council member faces disciplinary action for alleged sexual harassment, a charge he denies while calling for a more "common sense" approach to complaints. → Read More
Ocasio-Cortez Gets Hero’s Welcome at Local Swearing In
The freshman congresswoman took shots at Amazon — and promised to hold regular town halls in her Bronx-Queens district. → Read More