Rebecca Solomon

New York

Television News Reporter at E. W. Scripps Company

Emmy award winning TV personality 📹/ mother to Rizzo 🐶 / exercise nut 💪/ proud #Hoosier 🔴⚪️/ Instagram: @rebeccarosetv 📸 #BeKind

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‘Absolutely horrific’: Former PIX reporter Rebecca Solomon stuck in Israel

Oct 9, 2023 | pix11.com | Lauren Cook |Rebecca Solomon

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The war in Israel hits home for so many New Yorkers, and that includes our PIX11 family. Former reporter Rebecca Solomon is in Israel with her family, including her baby daughter Mia. She’s working to get back to the United States, but in the meantime, she joined the PIX11 News at 4 to talk about her experience. “We’re doing as good as we can do. This is an absolutely horrific experience, and we’re just trying to take it minute by minute,” she told PIX11 News.
New York City Council to vote on e-bike battery swap program

Sep 13, 2023 | pix11.com | Rebecca Solomon

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Deadly fires caused by electric bikes and scooters are on the rise, city leaders said, and they plan to crack down on how people will be able to purchase and use them. City Council is expected to vote on establishing a first-of-its-kind e-bike battery swap program to remove uncertified lithium-ion batteries from circulation and reduce fires caused by them.
New York City reaches contract deal with Staten Island Ferry workers

Sep 5, 2023 | pix11.com | Rebecca Solomon

MANHATTAN (PIX11) — The end is near, for a 13-year wage dispute between New York City and Staten Island ferry workers. Labor Day was a big day for the crew members who operate the Staten Island Ferry. On Monday, following a lengthy wage dispute, Mayor Eric Adams and the union representing Staten Island ferry workers announced the new contract. The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association represents some 150 ferry workers, including ferry captains, mates, and engineers.
Long Island beaches suspend swimming ahead of holiday weekend

Sep 1, 2023 | pix11.com | Rebecca Solomon

LONG ISLAND (PIX11) — For those whose Labor Day weekend plans consisted of swimming at a beach in Long Island, it may be time to reconsider. Officials have suspended swimming at ocean beaches in three Long Island state parks due to flooding and rough surf conditions resulting from Hurricane Franklin. Swimming restrictions have been put in place at Robert Moses, Hither Hills, and Jones Beach state parks.
Water main break in Times Square expected to cause commute delays

Aug 28, 2023 | pix11.com | Rebecca Solomon

NEW YORK (PIX11) – You may want to plan to leave for work earlier Tuesday morning due to a water main break in Times Square. Officials said the break happened around 3 a.m. at 7th Avenue between 39th and 40th streets. As a result, the MTA shut down power at the 7th Avenue station and halted service on the 1, 2, and 3 trains. The 3 train is suspended in both directions, the MTA said. The 1 and 2 trains are suspended between 14th and 96th streets. This is a developing story.
Water main break in Times Square causes subway delays

Aug 28, 2023 | pix11.com | Rebecca Solomon |Erin Pflaumer

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A water main break in Times Square affected subway service in the city Tuesday. Officials said the break happened around 3 a.m. at Seventh Avenue between 39th and 40th streets. As a result, the MTA shut down power at the Seventh Avenue station and halted service on the No. 1, 2, and 3 trains. Officials determined that 1.8 million gallons of water flooded the subway system and streets. It took about 90 minutes before the water was shut off.
Outreach phase of upgrading Broadway public spaces begins

Aug 22, 2023 | pix11.com | Rebecca Solomon

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The next stage of New York City’s Broadway Vision plan includes reclaiming and transforming public spaces in neighborhoods along Broadway, Mayor Eric Adams announced. The new phase of the Broadway Vision plan is to design and revive pedestrian, cyclist and public space improvements along Broadway from East 21st Street down East 17th Street.
Hudson River Park Blues Barbecue Festival returns this weekend

Aug 18, 2023 | pix11.com | Rebecca Solomon

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The longest-running free blues festival in the New York region returns this weekend bringing some fabulous food, music, and art to Hudson River Park. This is the 23rd annual Blues BBQ Festival, and this year also marks the 25th anniversary of the creation of the park, making this year’s festival even more special.
NYC mayor proposes to convert vacant offices to housing

Aug 18, 2023 | pix11.com | Rebecca Solomon

NEW YORK (PIX11) — In an effort to combat the housing crisis in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new plan Thursday to convert vacant office buildings into housing. A much-needed proposal, according to the mayor, that would help create thousands of new homes. New York City’s “office conversion accelerator” program will help the city reach Adams’ goal to create 20,000 new homes.
¡Arriba! on High Line to return

Aug 17, 2023 | pix11.com | Rebecca Solomon |Veronica Rosario

NEW YORK (PIX11) – You’ve got one more chance Thursday night to let loose and enjoy the sounds of local salsa legends from the city’s High Line. The High Line is transforming from a park to an open-air dance floor where New Yorkers and visitors come together to learn a dance move or two during ¡Arriba!The event on Aug. 17 will feature a salsa DJ set by DJ Mickey Pérez followed by a salsa lesson from George Giraldo and Lilly Colón, the first Latin Rockette.