Amanda Geffner
Amanda Geffner is a Digital Content Creator with FOX 5 NY, where she covers breaking and featured news stories in New York City and the surrounding communities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Prior to FOX 5 NY, Amanda was a digital producer at WABC-TV and previously worked at the assignment desk at News 12 New Jersey. Amanda was also an intern for the Wendy Williams show, the Jenny McCarthy show at SiriusXM, and WABC-TV’s 7 On Your Side.
Apart from her role at FOX 5 NY, Amanda hosts her own YouTube channel "The Amanda Exclusivo" where she gets up close and personal with various celebrities to discuss the latest in entertainment news. Amanda has interviewed many celebrities, such as Jenny McCarthy, Dulé Hill, Ben Feldman, Deborah Cox, Carson Kressley and numerous others.
She graduated from Hofstra University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. Amanda hosted and produced a morning talk show at Hofstra’s radio station, WRHU 88.7 FM. In addition, she produced a women’s talk show, "A League of Our Own", which is a Gracie Award-winning program to this day.
The latest from Amanda Geffner
NYPD officer injured in Staten Island car crash on West Shore Expressway
An NYPD officer was injured Thursday morning in a car crash on the West Shore Expressway on Staten Island, police said.
Bicyclist hit by school bus in Brooklyn, critically injured him: police
A bicyclist is in critical condition after getting hit by a school bus in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon, police said.
'Portal' connecting NYC to Dublin launches in Manhattan
The "Portal" sculpture is now open in NYC’s Flatiron neighborhood, where it will create a real-time, live stream between the city and Dublin, Ireland.
Adams offers $5K reward for vandalized NYC World War 1 statue
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced that he put up $5,000 of his own money for the arrest of the people responsible for vandalizing a World War 1 statue in Central Park.
Two teenagers stabbed in Brooklyn: police
Two male teenagers were stabbed in Brooklyn Tuesday, police said.
NYC Mayor to shut down unlicensed smoking, cannabis stores in all boroughs
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday he will shut down unlicensed smoking and cannabis shops in all five boroughs.
Equinox launches $40,000 gym membership: What to know
Fitness chain Equinox has launched a $40,000 gym membership called “Optimize by Equinox”. Here's what the membership includes.
2024 Met Gala in NYC: Red carpet looks
Dozens of the biggest names in entertainment, politics and fashion are descending on NYC for the 2024 Met Gala. Here's all the best looks from this year's event.
How does NYC rank as best cities for teachers?
New York City ranked as the third-best city for teachers, according to Prereply.
What is the most popular cocktail in New York?
Believe it or not, the Manhattan or Cosmopolitan is not the most popular drink in Empire State. Here's New Yorkers drink of choice.