Crystal Cranmore
Crystal is thrilled to be back home to tell your stories as a member of the legendary Channel 7 Eyewitness News Team - a dream come true! She was born in Manhattan and raised in Maplewood, N.J.
Prior to joining WABC-TV, Crystal reported for KYW-TV in Philadelphia. She chased breaking news, covered general assignment and feature stories, and contributed enterprise stories. One Emmy-nominated investigative story she did led to a change in Philadelphia's fire escape inspection regulations.
Before Philly, Crystal was a Reporter and fill-in Anchor/Host at WBRE-TV in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. She reported on major breaking news stories and events, including the 2016 presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the devastation caused by a rare tornado, and the fight to close Wilkes-Barre City Hall in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Crystal won a Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Award for a series of reports that included the battle to close City Hall. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives also awarded Crystal a citation for her community service efforts.
Spectrum News in Corning, NY is where Crystal landed her first television reporting job. While there, she earned a memorable exclusive. Crystal questioned a murder suspect and he confessed to the crime on-camera.
Crystal is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications. She received a Master's degree in International Relations from New York University.
In her spare time, Crystal enjoys reading, mentoring others and perfecting her Roti-making skills. She's a proud Guyanese-American with Nigerian roots.
Crystal's Stories
Illegal grow house found in the Bronx; 2 apartments evacuated due to fumes
FDNY officials say an illegal grow house was found in the first-floor apartment of a six-story building in Pelham Parkway.
Port Authority testing cargo drones in New York City between Brooklyn and Manhattan
Officials said the hope is to make drone cargo delivery a reality to lessen delivery vehicles on already congested roads.
Transportation plans for World Cup raise concerns among businesses in New Jersey
Transportation plans for the upcoming World Cup games at MetLife Stadium are drawing criticism from local business owners, who say a lack of clarity and limited options could hurt both operators and fans.
Popular New Jersey bakery destroyed in fire reopens 2 years later
The fire destroyed four generations' worth of family recipes.
Longtime customer becomes kidney donor for LI restaurant manager in need of transplant
A longtime manager of a popular restaurant on Long Island told one of his loyal customers that he has kidney disease and is in need of a transplant and she ended up being a perfect match.
Rooftop farm in Hell's Kitchen helps bring fresh produce to local community
Hidden on top of a church in one of the busiest areas in New York City is a farm that's helping to serve the community.
Lawmakers in NY propose loosening alcohol consumption laws during World Cup
Some lawmakers in New York are pushing to open "entertainment zones" during games, which would loosen the alcohol consumption laws.
Family, officials call for safety legislation 1 year after deadly Hudson River helicopter crash
The tragedy is sparking calls for increased safety measures for sightseeing flights.
Community, activists hold vigil condemning shooting of 7-month-old in Brooklyn
The 7-month-old was shot and killed on Moore and Humboldt Streets in East Williamsburg while her family was out for a walk.
NJ famous dancing traffic cop retires after 30 years
New Jersey's most famous dancing cop was honored on Friday by the South Orange Police Department as he gets ready to step into retirement.