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
Kosciuszko Bridge crash leaves 1 dead, several injured: NYPD
At least one person was killed, and several others were injured in a car crash on the Kosciuszko Bridge in Queens on Thursday, police said.
Tourist slashed in apparent random attack on Upper West Side: NYPD
A 55-year-old tourist was slashed in the ear and cheek Wednesday morning on the Upper West Side according to law enforcement sources.
New York Jets fire general manager Joe Douglas after five seasons: NFL
The New York Jets fired general manager Joe Douglas after more than five seasons, the NFL announced on Tuesday.
NJ firefighters battle new wildfire in Lakewood
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling a new wildfire that broke out in Lakewood on Monday.
Drought warning issued in NYC: What this means
A drought warning for New York City has been issued, NYC Emergency Management said.
1 person killed in Queens house fire: FDNY
One person was killed in a house fire in Queens on Sunday, according to the FDNY.
Fire Weather Watch: Jennings Creek wildfire prompts voluntary evacuations, updates, forecast
Voluntary evacuations were put in place for more than 100 homes in Orange County on Saturday night.
FDNY launches first-ever Brush Fire Task Force dedicated to fighting wildfires
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday.
Teenager shot in the Bronx; suspect charged: NYPD
A man was arrested for shooting a teen in the leg in the Bronx Sunday morning, police said.
NYPD seeks suspect in Hell’s Kitchen attack on elderly couple
Police are searching for a man who is accused of brutally attacking an elderly couple in Hell's Kitchen.