To solve for \( y \) in the equation
\[ \frac{y}{-2} + 1 = 2, \]
first, subtract 1 from both sides:
\[ \frac{y}{-2} = 2 - 1, \] \[ \frac{y}{-2} = 1. \]
Now, multiply both sides by -2 to isolate \( y \):
\[ y = 1 \cdot (-2), \] \[ y = -2. \]
Thus, the solution is
\[ \boxed{-2}. \]