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Brigid Bergin

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Sr. politics reporter & host for @wnyc @gothamist covering power, institutions and democracy. I like to talk and ❤️ to listen. Tips: DM or bbergin@wnyc-dot-org

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Stephen Brown(@PPVSRB) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Free 3K has been a big part of how I defend my decision to stay and raise my kids here. So I don’t understand how my child and more than half of her friends didn’t get in anywhere.”
Jessica Gould
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Karen Yi(@karen_yi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NYC family shelter provider Women In Need is piloting a new way to help move moms w/ infants out of shelter faster: No-strings-attached monthly cash transfers for 2 years. Right now families stay about 15 months in shelter gothamist.com/news/nyc-shelt… Gothamist

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Grace Rauh(@gracerauh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When universal pre-k was rolled out, it was a financial lifeline for so many NYC families. I can't imagine the gut punch parents are feeling after learning they didn't get a 3-K slot for their child.

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Jeff Coltin(@JCColtin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Adams *did* go to his brother’s charity gala, last night which was left off his public schedule even though similar events are often included.

Adams *did* go to his brother’s charity gala, last night which was left off his public schedule even though similar events are often included.
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Karen Yi(@karen_yi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A New Jersey doctor & pharmacist are trapped in Gaza as congressional leaders try to get them home. NJ doc said his youngest patient to date is 1-year-old w/ burns covering 20-30% of his body.

His average patient is 12 or 13 years old. via Mike Hayes gothamist.com/news/nj-doctor…

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Matt Katz(@mattkatz00) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“I think any traditions that help me put life and family in the bigger sweep of context, that help me see myself as part of a larger chain rather than someone random just passing through, is meaningful and important.”

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Bahar Ostadan(@BaharOstadan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BREAKING: NYPD will deploy drones to respond to 911 calls in 5 NYC precincts — including Central Park gothamist.com/news/nypd-will…

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Brigid Bergin(@brigidbergin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I'm on air with Michael Hill on WNYC 🎙's Morning Edition asking for you to help us reach our goal of 10k listeners donors in this pledge drive.
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Sally Goldenberg(@SallyGold) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Big scoop; those who know the mayor best describe Eisdorfer as one of his closest friends and confidants in city hall.

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Jon Campbell(@JonCampbellNY) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Eligible for NY’s news media tax credit, as currently written:

- Most print newspapers
- Independently owned broadcasters

Not included:

- Publicly traded broadcasters (most TV stations)
- All nonprofit outlets

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Dana Rubinstein(@danarubinstein) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'Cunningham is one of Adams’ top allies in Albany and is so close with the mayor’s top political adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin that he calls her 'Mom'' politico.com/newsletters/ne…

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Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky(@jeffwilen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We found more than 12k NYC apartments that have racked up repeated lead-paint violations over the last two decades -- meaning they've put kids in danger over and over again. New for Gothamist gothamist.com/news/the-same-…

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NY Law Elections, Census & Redistricting Institute(@NYElectionNews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

10am. – James Skoufis & NYS Assembly Member Amy Paulin hold press conference to support A2408-A / S5193-A, legislation to allow nonpartisan poll monitors to help voters with issues at poll sites,LCA,
3rd floor, state Capitol, Albany. Let NY Vote Jarret Berg VoteEarlyNY

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Charles Lane(@_charleslane) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Again and Again, the same apartments get cited for lead paint violations. Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky finds 12,000 NYC apartments that may have poisoned multiple children as families move in and out while the landlord does nothing.

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