NY1 Mourns the Loss of Award-Winning Reporter and Anchor Ruschell Boone

NY1, a New York City-based television station, has announced the death of Ruschell Boone, an award-winning reporter and anchor. Boone had been battling pancreatic cancer for the past year.

Boone joined the all-news station in 2002 as a reporter covering the borough of Queens and moved to the anchor desk with a noon slot in 2021. She was 48 years old when she passed away on Sunday.

The station said in a news release that Boone had a unique ability to connect with New Yorkers through the screen and in person, making her feel like a trusted friend. She was known for her coverage of the city’s diverse immigrant communities, and reported on big stories like Superstorm Sandy and protests following the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota.

NY1 said in a statement that Boone was “an incredible journalist and a beloved member of the NY1 family.” They added that her “passion for telling stories and connecting with people was unmatched.”

Boone’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief and support from her colleagues and viewers. NY1 said they will “continue to honor her memory and her commitment to journalism.”