E-mail: cbragg@cityhallnews.com

Bio:A native of Denver, CO, Bragg graduated from Duke University with a degree in political science and later earned a master’s degree from Columbia Journalism School. Before coming to Manhattan, Bragg covered Colorado politics, including the 2008 Democratic National Convention. He has also covered U.S. Congress as an intern for Capitol News Connection. His twin sister, Elizabeth (who looks absolutely nothing like him) is a professional modern dancer in New York City.

Monday, March 1,2010
News

In Race To Replace Felder, A Split Over Government Funding Philosophy

By Chris Bragg

As David Greenfield drove his Honda down Ocean Avenue, he pointed to the one- and two-family homes lining the streets of Midwood and complained about how much each one cost. “That one on the corner? A million-anda-half to two million. That little one? Only a million,” said Greenfield. “Plus, you’ve got the tickets, property tax increases, water rates, tuition costs. For a lot of young families like mine, these costs are really astounding.”

Monday, March 1,2010
News

Seeking To Broadcast Views To Wider Audience, Unions Take To The Air

Local 237, DC 37 are first to put advocacy shows on commercial radio

By Chris Bragg

Moments before Teamsters Local 237 president Greg Floyd began taping an interview for his new radio show, Floyd handed a piece of paper to his guest, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, listing the seven questions he was planning to ask.

Wednesday, January 27,2010
Features

Queens Young Democrats Hope To Lead Revival From The Inside

Collaborative activists push for more activism, diversity in candidate recruitment

By Chris Bragg

Costa Constantinides surveyed the crowded second floor of Queens Democratic Party headquarters in Forest Hills and marveled at what he saw. It was the 2010 kickoff meeting of the Queens County Young Democrats, and the after-work meeting had drawn more than 50 people—a head count several degrees of magnitude greater than what Constantinides was used to from just a few years before.

Wednesday, January 27,2010
News

In Boro Park, A Battle Between Old- and New-Style Politics

Greenfield’s aggressive tactics created fractures with former boss Hikind

By Chris Bragg

To all outside appearances, Assembly Member Dov Hikind had been something of a mench for his former chief of staff, David Greenfield. When Greenfield had gone to Albany to lobby elected officials, he had lunched in Hikind’s office. A couple years ago, Hikind’s political club, the United New York Democrats, held an event honoring Greenfield for his community service.