Erica Brosnan

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Digital Content Producer at Spectrum News NY1

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NYC speed cameras could go dark July 1 without Albany action

3 days 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

4 days 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

4 days 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.
Morning Briefing: June 2, 2025

4 days ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

Good morning, New York City.Here's what you need to know today. Expect a dry start to the workweek with increasing temperatures and a mix of sun and clouds. Highs: Mid-70s Lows: Upper 50sSunny and milderHourly Forecast | Interactive RadarWatch the latest news and more local stories from across the country. 1.
Officials: NYC sees record-low shootings, homicides in first five months of 2025

4 days ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

New York City saw the lowest number of shootings and homicides in its recorded history during the first five months of 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced Sunday. From January through May, the city recorded 264 shootings and 112 homicides — the lowest recorded number for those months since the city began tracking crime data, according to the mayor’s office.
NYC Parks commissioner marks final day on the job

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue marked her final day on the job Friday after more than three years leading the department. During her tenure, Donoghue launched the Vital Parks for All plan, a more than $3 billion effort to improve access to parks across the five boroughs. She also helped build new recreation centers in every borough, reformed the city’s lifeguard system, expanded free swim programs for kids and led the city’s most active tree-planting push since 2016.
Medical examiner: Infant’s death in Queens not caused by dog mauling

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

The death of a 1-month-old girl in Queens earlier this week was not the result of a fatal dog mauling, the city’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner said Wednesday. While the cause and manner of the infant’s death remain pending, the medical examiner found the injuries inflicted by the dog were sustained after the girl died.
Cuomo's lead over Mamdani narrows in NYC mayoral primary, new poll shows

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

The race for mayor is tightening, with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo holding a less than 10-point lead over Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, according to a poll from PIX11, Emerson College and The Hill. In a ranked-choice voting simulation of the Democratic primary, Cuomo defeats Mamdani in the final round with 54% of the vote, compared with Mamdani's 46%.
Bill keeps proposed Citi Field casino project in play

1 week ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

A proposed casino at Citi Field cleared another legal hurdle this week when the state Senate approved a bill that would allow Mets owner Steve Cohen to repurpose 50 acres of state parkland for the project. The bill, which passed the Senate in a 54-5 vote Tuesday, follows approval by the state Assembly earlier this month. It now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk for final approval.
Newark Airport radar screens briefly went dark Friday, FAA says

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Erica Brosnan

Radar screens at Newark Liberty International Airport briefly went dark early Friday in a telecommunications outage, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The disruption occurred at 3:55 a.m. and lasted about 90 seconds, according to the FAA.