Anthony Johnson
Recently, he received the regional Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio and Television News Directors Association for his series detailing the history of African Americans in New York City.
In January of 2001, Anthony joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter. He brought his on air professionalism, detailed knowledge of our region and energetic style to one of the top television stations in New York.
His on-screen impact was on display recently as we watched the Bronx "Baby Bombers" baseball team play in the Little League World Series and the controversy that followed.
He was also one of the Eyewitness News team of reporters and photographers on the scene when the horrifying events at the World Trade Center took place September 11th, 2001. He displayed a tremendous amount of on-air composure and sensitivity during one of the most tragic days in American history. Just minutes after the first buildings came tumbling down, Anthony Johnson was on the air live giving viewers a concise, first-hand look at the devastation and examined the impact it had on the thousands of New Yorkers whose lives had changed forever.
Anthony Johnson has worked his way up the ladder to get into the top television market in the country. Prior to coming to New York, he worked in Washington, D.C. He held a job at WTOP radio, which is the all-news station in the nation's capitol. Following that, Anthony Johnson became Head of Media Relations for United States Congressman John Lewis of Atlanta, Georgia. Johnson was responsible for overseeing the Washington and Atlanta public relations operation. His duties included organizing news events, coordinating daily press coverage, writing speeches and news releases.
Anthony Johnson graduated from Clark College (now Clark-Atlanta University) with a degree in Broadcast Management. Johnson is a native of Bergen County, New Jersey. He is married and has three children.
Anthony's Stories
Plainfield to host storm recovery benefit concert as residents clean up
The cost of damage at this point is simply too much to estimate.
Calls grow for lightning detections system after man killed, 14 injured in NJ
Many municipalities have put in safeguards or lightning prediction systems that can read electrical pulses in the air to predict the possibility of a strike from five to 15 miles away.
NJ WWI veteran's family gets long-overdue Purple Heart medal
One of the highest military honors, the Purple Heart, was given to a World War I hero's family in New Jersey.
Firefighters rescue woman trapped on roof of burning home in North Plainfield, New Jersey
A dramatic rescue took place Friday morning after a fire erupted inside a home in North Plainfield, New Jersey.
New Jersey medical students build bikes to give to kids at Boys and Girls Club
The students had a day of intense orientation before the fun began.
NJ investigators conduct amusement games, boardwalk businesses inspections in Seaside Heights
State investigators conducted their inspection of amusement games and boardwalk businesses in Seaside Heights.
New Jersey continues to challenge ending birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin says that the president's approach to birthright citizenship is a recipe for chaos on the ground, and does harm to the states.
Investigation underway after death of 91-year-old man ruled a homicide in Jersey City
Officials in Jersey City are investigating the death of a 91-year-old man found inside an apartment during a welfare check.
Police shoot man who reportedly stole Uber in New Jersey
It all started around 5 p.m. in Kearny when a Uber driver says his passenger was loading a gun in the back seat. The gun went off and narrowly missed him.
Thousands of fans to flock to New Jersey for FIFA Club World Cup tournament at MetLife
The Club World Cup is being called an appetizer to the World Cup set for next year.