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
New York to become 1st state with paid prenatal leave for pregnant women
New York is likely to become the first state in the U.S. to create paid prenatal leave for pregnant moms, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Monday.
NJ Congressman Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65
NJ Congressman Donald Payne Jr. died on Wednesday, Governor Murphy announced on X. Payne was 65 years old.
Would you drink beer made from bagels?
Local brewery Talea Beer Co. has teamed up with Black Seed Bagels and Gotham Greens to create beer that’s brewed with upcycled bagels.
Columbia University president 'deeply saddened' by campus protests
Minouche Shafik has been the president of Columbia University since July 2023.
Columbia University rabbi urges Jewish students to go home amid protests
Columbia University Rabbi urged Jewish students to go home due to "extreme antisemitism and anarchy".
3 people hospitalized after fight breaks out on party boat in Brooklyn
Several people were hospitalized Saturday night after a fight on a party boat at a Brooklyn Pier.
NJ Turnpike tractor-trailer crash leads to overpass wall collapse
Part of an overpass wall on the New Jersey Turnpike collapsed in Elizabeth. The issues also caused major disruptions to both Amtrak and NJ Transit.
9-year-old girl punched in face at Grand Central Terminal
The girl was standing near her mother in the Grand Central Terminal dining concourse when the suspect, identified as Jeancarlos Zarzuela, approached and punched her, the NYPD said.
2024 summer concerts: Big venues in NYC, NJ, Long Island tease epic shows | LIST
With summer on the horizon, big venues in the NYC area are announcing what artists are coming to town including Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez and Billy Joel.
United Nations holds emergency meeting called by Israel
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting called by Israel on Sunday.