Erica Brosnan

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

New Yorkers are now free to be “walkin’ here” — legally. As of Thursday, jaywalking will no longer be a punishable offense in New York City, following a 10 a.m. Department of Transportation hearing that will formally amend the rules of the city. The rule change comes months after the City Council overwhelmingly passed legislation decriminalizing the act. It became law in October 2024 after Mayor Eric Adams allowed the bill to sit untouched for 30 days, neither signing nor vetoing it.

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

Drivers who park on city streets with obscured or altered license plates could face a $50 fine starting Wednesday, as the NYPD launches a new effort to curb so-called “ghost cars.”The initiative, part of the city’s campaign to crack down on vehicles evading tolls and traffic cameras, targets plates that are dirty, rusted, damaged, covered with plastic or otherwise manipulated to obscure their numbers.

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

The shows will go on in Queens this summer. The summer concert season at Forest Hills Stadium will continue as planned after a deal was reached between venue organizers and local residents who had previously blocked the permits needed for the shows to proceed. The venue announced the news on Instagram Monday, saying it had received the green light from the city to move forward with its 2025 season.

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

Good morning, New York City.Here's what you need to know today. The workweek starts dry in New York City. Expect partly cloudy skies, with warmer temperatures in the mid-60s. Highs: Mid-60s Lows: Low 50sPartly cloudy and warmerHourly Forecast | Interactive RadarWatch the latest news and more local stories from across the country. 1.

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Erica Brosnan

New York City public school students will be off from Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18 for spring break — and there’s no shortage of free or low-cost ways to enjoy the week around the five boroughs. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, museum visits or just an easy afternoon out, here are some options for families during spring break.