
Sergio Cruel
Morning Reporter at Spectrum News Rochester
🎥Morning reporter for Spectrum News 1. (@specnews1roc)
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2 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Sergio Cruel |Breanna Fuss |Lacey Leonardi
Baseball is back for the 2025 season, including the minor leagues. Several MiLB teams who call upstate New York home are looking to the start of the season Friday, including three AAA clubs. Breanna Fuss visited the Buffalo Bisons, the top Toronto Blue Jays affiliate, at Sahlen Field; Sergio Cruel stopped by Innovative Field, the home of the Rochester Red Wings, Washington's top affiliate; and Lacey Leonardi got a look at how the Syracuse Mets are shaping up at NBT Bank Stadium.
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3 weeks ago |
spectrumnews1.com | Breanna Fuss |Sergio Cruel |Lacey Leonardi
Baseball is back for the 2025 season, including the minor leagues. Several MiLB teams who call upstate New York home are looking to the start of the season Friday, including three AAA clubs. Breanna Fuss visited the Buffalo Bisons, the top Toronto Blue Jays affiliate, at Sahlen Field; Sergio Cruel stopped by Innovative Field, the home of the Rochester Red Wings, Washington's top affiliate; and Lacey Leonardi got a look at how the Syracuse Mets are shaping up at NBT Bank Stadium.
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1 month ago |
mynews13.com | Mercedes Williams |Sergio Cruel
With the NCAA tournament tipping off Tuesday, millions of fans are gearing up to place bets on their favorite teams. But with the rise of online sports betting, experts are stressing the importance of responsible gaming. March is also Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating people on the risks of gambling addiction and the importance of responsible play.
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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

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/Db5NuWqpem