
Sergio Cruel
Morning Reporter at Spectrum News Rochester
🎥Morning reporter for Spectrum News 1. (@specnews1roc)
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1 week ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Sergio Cruel
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Nearly one in three women in the U.S. will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For women who have felt trapped, silenced or afraid, Chelsea Beaumont’s story is a reminder that survival is possible. Like many young girls, Beaumont once dreamed of a fairy tale — a white dress, a warm home and a love that felt safe. And for a while, it looked like she had found it — until slowly, the story began to change.
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2 weeks ago |
baynews9.com | Sergio Cruel
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Tens of thousands of visitors from around the country will descend on Rochester this weekend for a festival celebrating creativity and innovation. Imagine RIT is taking place on the Rochester Institute of Technology campus and it kicks off this Saturday. I was at Rochester Institute of Technology previewing “Imagine RIT”, which showcases super smart students inventions. Full showcase Saturday April 26,2025 10am- 5pm. They are out here changing the world..
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3 weeks ago |
mynews13.com | Sergio Cruel
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Small businesses drive the American economy — and in 2023, a record-breaking 5.5 million new businesses were launched, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But for many new business owners, the biggest challenge isn't coming up with the idea, it's figuring out how to fund it. Inside her studio, Halligan Creative Arts Therapy, every color carries meaning. Shannon Halligan helps clients heal through creativity — one piece of art at a time.
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1 month ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Sergio Cruel
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Social media plays a huge role in teen life, but it’s not without risks. Studies from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services show that excessive use of social media can lead to anxiety, depression and exposure to harmful content. As concerns grow, Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is stepping up its efforts to protect young users online.
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1 month ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Sergio Cruel
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Violence has a way of reshaping people’s lives, even changing the way they look at the world. Loss and trauma can lead to remorse. But in a lot of cases, it also leads to the question: What could I have done to stop it from happening in the first place? On March 9, 2006, what began as a celebratory night ended in tragedy. Ashlai Snead and her choir members had just seen "The Lion King" on Broadway. She stopped at home to pick up her sister before heading to Applebee's.
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I was at Rochester Institute of Technology previewing “Imagine RIT”, which showcases super smart students inventions. Full showcase Saturday April 26,2025 10am- 5pm. They are out here changing the world.. and I am just a “news reporter”.. most days!! @RITtigers @SPECNews1ROC https://t.co/VMXpF36r2v

The strikes continue—this time at Attica Correctional Facility. Supporters, from families and friends to retired COs, gathered this morning, saying they’ve had enough. Their message: they just want time with their families. @spectrumnewsroc https://t.co/mlMARzy2I0

Victims & Survivors: The Impact of Violence is focused on sharing the stories of those affected in our Upstate, NY communities. Message me if you would like to share your story. Only on @specnews1roc. https://t.co/hx91JhYaPY