Anthony Carlo
Prior to joining the Eyewitness News team in 2023, Anthony was the Weekday Morning Anchor for News 12 The Bronx and News 12 Brooklyn. He also worked as an Investigative Reporter. Anthony was the Executive Producer of an Emmy-nominated and Press Club award-winning 30-minute crime special investigating the gang behind a Bronx teen's murder. He won an Emmy for a two-part serious news feature exploring the 20th anniversary of sexual assaults on women following the National Puerto Rican Day parade in New York City. Anthony also won two New York Press Club awards for his special reports "Justice Delayed" and "Justice for All: Disbanding Anti-Crime."
These stories examined the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the justice system and the impact of police reform on community following the murder of George Floyd. Anthony was also recognized for his relentless reporting on a corrupt Bronx funeral home opening the door for victims to receive thousands of dollars in restitution.
From the very start of his career, Anthony has prided himself on his work ethic. He exemplified such tenacity at Iona University by successfully juggling a number of internships at CBS News, CBS Sports, FiOS1 News, among others, all while serving in leadership roles in various journalism clubs on campus.
As a reporter, Anthony has covered countless big news stories in the media capital of the world. From major elections to high-profile crime, Anthony established himself as a household journalist in New York City. Following his promotion to News 12 The Bronx and Brooklyn's morning anchor role, Anthony led live coverage in a number of network-wide programs.
Originally from Yonkers, New York, Anthony is a big Yankees fan, an Italian food enthusiast and super-fan of the 'Rocky' movies.
Anthony's Stories
New lead revives hunt for killer of Bronx mother shot through peephole in 2018
The family of woman fatally shot through the peephole of her apartment door in the Bronx may finally see movement in a case that has long haunted them.
Scholarships honor college-bound students who lost relatives to 9/11-related illnesses
Six college‑bound students whose families were devastated by 9/11‑related illnesses received $25,000 scholarships Wednesday night.
Father stunned by daughter's role in deadly Times Square stabbing spree
The suspect's father told Eyewitness News that he cannot understand what led to the violence.
Concern, outrage after third cyclist killed in hit-and-run this week
Mamadou Diallo's friends say this was the second time he had been hit by a car while out delivering on his bike - but this time it was fatal.
Mother pleads for suspect to surrender after teen fatally shot in Bronx apartment
A grieving family in Kingsbridge Heights is calling for justice after 15‑year‑old Riley Billingslea was fatally shot during a gathering inside a Claflin Avenue apartment.
Man facing hate crime charges after disrupting services at Central Synagogue: NYPD
Larry Montes, 46, faces a slew of hate crime charges and Mayor Zohran Mamdani is trying to ease fears among Jewish New Yorkers in the wake of recent anti-Semitic violence.
Teen drowns at Rockaway Beach after mom says he urged lifeguards to save friend
The mother of a 17-year-old boy who drowned at Rockaway Beach on Sunday evening is clinging to the few belongings he left behind.
Third body found in Bronx apartment fire, explosion
A third body was discovered on Saturday, days after an explosion and fire at an apartment building in the Bronx.
Crowds flock to 'New York City's smallest pizzeria' in trunk of smart car
A small smart car parked at 54th Street and 10th Avenue is turning heads - and stopping pedestrians in their tracks - thanks to the unmistakable aroma of fresh, stone‑fired pizza coming from its open trunk.
Bronx community, NYPD connect for National Night Out amid crime declines
Music filled the Belmont section of the Bronx Tuesday night as families gathered to meet NYPD officers for National Night Out.