Erica Brosnan

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Digital Content Producer at Spectrum News NY1

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Judge temporarily blocks plan to remove part of protected bike lane in Brooklyn

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Adams administration from removing part of a protected bike lane in Brooklyn. The order prevents the city from altering three blocks of a protected lane along Bedford Avenue, on the border of Bedford-Stuyvesant and South Williamsburg between Willoughby and Flushing avenues, until a hearing scheduled for Aug. 6.
Mamdani, Blake to cross-endorse in mayoral primary

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

Mayoral Democratic hopefuls Zohran Mamdani and Michael Blake are expected to announce a cross-endorsement Monday morning in the Bronx. The joint announcement, scheduled for 11 a.m., will mark Mamdani’s second cross-endorsement in just a few days.
Morning Briefing: June 16, 2025

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

Good morning, New York City.Here's what you need to know today. The workweek begins with mild conditions. Expect clouds to linger, with slightly warmer temperatures than Sunday. Highs: Near 70 Lows: Low 60sCloudy and mildHourly Forecast | Interactive RadarWatch the latest news and more local stories from across the country. 1.
Bodega cats may finally get legal status under City Council bill

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

The city’s bodega cats are one step closer to gaining legal status after legislation was introduced in the City Council on Thursday.
Law shifting brokers' fees from tenants to landlords takes effect

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

A new law eliminating broker fees for renters in New York City takes effect Wednesday, shifting the financial burden to whomever hires the broker. The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, known as the FARE Act, aims to ease the financial toll of securing an apartment in the city, where broker fees can range from one month’s rent to as much as 15% of the annual lease.
City warns of parking meter scam involving fake QR codes

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

Drivers across the five boroughs are being warned about a new scam involving fraudulent QR code stickers placed on parking meters. The city’s Department of Transportation issued an alert Friday after discovering at least one sticker on a ParkNYC meter that directed users to a third-party website requesting credit card information.
Mamdani picks up endorsement from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

Mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani picked up a major endorsement Thursday from Bronx Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The Mamdani campaign confirmed the endorsement to NY1 just hours after the Queens assemblymember participated in the first televised debate of the race alongside eight other Democratic contenders, including the frontrunner and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. What You Need To KnowRep.
NYC speed cameras could go dark July 1 without Albany action

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

The city’s speed cameras could shut off next month if state lawmakers fail to reauthorize the program. New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined elected officials and families of crash victims this week to urge lawmakers to extend the speed camera program before it expires on July 1.
Adams appoints first Latina city parks commissioner

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Iris Rodriguez-Rosa as the city’s new parks commissioner, making her the first Latina to lead the agency. Rodriguez-Rosa takes over for Sue Donoghue, who stepped down from the role Friday after more than three years as commissioner.
Breaking down public funds in the race for mayor

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

With early voting just two weeks away, candidates in the city’s upcoming primary are out on the trail and tracking every dollar. The Campaign Finance Board continues to release updated fundraising totals, which include millions in public matching funds meant to boost small-dollar donations. Adrienne Adams is the latest candidate to see a significant bump, receiving more than $2 million in matching funds.