Ruschell Boone, longtime Spectrum News NY1 anchor, has died. Her passing was announced Monday by the 24-hour local cable news channel.
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An Emmy award-winning journalist, Boone started at NY1 in 2002. She reported on several U.S. events, from the 2016 Manhattan bombings to the triumph of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Boone stumbled into broadcasting during her senior year at Baruch College at the campus’ radio station, when another guest missed their spot. She did internships at CNBC, CNN before going to NY1.
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