Solve for \( y \). \[ \begin{array}{l} -2 y-6-1=2 y+1 \\ y=\square \end{array} \]

Step 1 ：-2y - 6 - 1 = 2y + 1

Step 2 ：Add 2y to both sides: -6 - 1 = 4y + 1

Step 3 ：Subtract 1 from both sides: -7 = 4y

Step 4 ：Divide by 4: y = -\frac{7}{4}