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
Woman, 81, dies in Greenwich Village home where she lived for 60 years
An 81-year-old woman is dead after a fire broke out in a home in Greenwich Village on Wednesday, according to the FDNY.
Smash-and-grab robbers terrorizing NJ community
Police are searching for the suspect responsible for a series of smash-and-grab robberies in New Jersey.
New Jersey police rescue pink poodle after dramatic swim in Passaic River
New Jersey police officers rescued a pink poodle after a dangerous swim in the Passaic River on Monday afternoon.
12 Long Island students sickened by THC gummies at school
Twelve students from a Long Island middle school became sick after being given THC gummies, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
Bronx daycare owner Grei Mendez sentenced to 45 years after toddler’s fentanyl death
A former Bronx daycare owner has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after a toddler died from ingesting fentanyl in September 2023.
Bouncer, 39, killed in NoHo bar shooting; suspect at large
Police said an off-duty bouncer was the person who was shot and killed inside a popular bar in Manhattan over the weekend.
Best states for women 2025: Where does NY rank?
Is New York the best state for women this year? Here's how Wallethub ranked the Empire State.
Newark fire rips through homes, displaces dozens and injures 2 firefighters
Dozens of people have been displaced, and two firefighters were injured after a massive fire ripped through several homes in Newark, New Jersey early Sunday morning, officials said.
Man shot and killed inside well-known NYC bar
A man was shot and killed inside a well-known Manhattan bar early Saturday morning, police said.
Sabrina Carpenter brings 'Short n' Sweet' tour back to NYC this fall
Sabrina Carpenter is bringing the "Short n' Sweet" tour back to Madison Square Garden this fall.