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
Brooklyn subway robbery victim recounts attack, questions station safety
Anatoliy Suprun said he was sitting on an elevated platform at the Avenue H station early Friday morning, passing the time on his phone before his train arrived, when a thief grabbed his phone.
Bronx man struggles to get around after $5,000 motorized wheelchair stolen
A Bronx man who relies on a specialized motorized wheelchair says he has been left stranded and in pain after a thief rode off with the $5,000 device.
Former Spirit pilot speaks out about career, being a woman in industry
Captain Janet Patton was once a Spirit employee - a bright-eyed pilot at the start of her career, flying her very first passenger jet in 1996. She was a part of a tight-knit group of women in a male-driven workforce.
Teen swimmer raises funds to expand NYC swim lessons
A student-led fundraiser is helping expand access to water safety programs for New York City children.
Contractor using propane torch on roof charged after fire rips through several homes
Police said a 28-year-old man who was working on the roof with a propane torch has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.
Friends mourn deli worker fatally shot outside store in East Village
Friends and roommates of 28-year-old Abdul Saleh are grieving after he was fatally shot Saturday night outside his family's deli at Avenue B and East 13th Street.
Elevator outage forces Bronx tenants to climb 9 flights of stairs: Exclusive
A 64-year-old tenant at 747 Concourse Village West says she prepares herself every night for the climb she must make the next day: nine flights of stairs without a working elevator.
Nearby shooting interrupts 13-year-old's birthday party in Paterson; 1 killed, 3 injured
The violence erupted around 6:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of East 29th Street and 10th Avenue.
Former President Obama, Mayor Mamdani meet for first time, read to children at Bronx Pre-K center
Both Obama and Mamdani spoke after the mayor's historic election last year, but the event at 'Learning Through Play Pre-K Center' is the first time they have met face-to-face.
Community rallies around Jewish business owner targeted for his faith
A group has been antagonizing Jewish business owner Isaac Garson and has refused to move from the front of his store.