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
Elementary school in Montclair, New Jersey taking steps to address infestation of mice
The infestation of mice at the Watchung School is so bad, at least one student found mice droppings in their tote bag, and other bags have been chewed up by the rodents.
Doctors, nurses reflect on COVID pandemic and how hospitals have evolved
The last five years have flown by, but those working in hospitals recall the COVID crisis with crystal clarity.
Man reunites with Port Authority officers who saved his life at Newark airport
A man was able to give a heartfelt thank you six months later to the officers who came to his rescue at Newark airport.
NJ Transit rolls out new initiatives to improve customer experience and maintain clean stations
Part of the initiative will now have customer care ambassadors -- wearing bright orange shirts and vests -- located at Newark Penn to help riders get to the right gates and buses.
3-time NJ state wrestling champ disqualified from high school tournament after brawl in crowd
The brawl occurred at the District 25 wrestling meet in Collingswood. Knox Jr. -- a three-time champion -- after his match saw his father, Anthony, surrounded by a group of hostile parents from opposing schools.
Responders practicing joint rescue training help save man that fell through ice in Morris County
The crews used a rescue sled, and with the assistance of the firefighters secured a sling around the man.
New Jersey man confined to a wheelchair seeks to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
When a person is determined, nothing is out of reach.
A 71-year-old welcoming new challenges, returns to college to complete bachelor's degree at Rutgers
You're never too old to learn. At 71 years old, James Evans decided to pursue a degree in Africana studies at the Rutgers Newark campus.
11-year-old reunited with officer who rescued him from freezing New Jersey lake
Santos and Officer Brosonski were reunited on Thursday and Santos presented the patrolman who pulled him from the frigid lake with a handwritten letter.
West NY restaurant owner says fake video of ICE raid at establishment is scaring customers away
Elio Barrera, owner of the popular eatery "La Pupusa Loca" told Eyewitness News the clip on TikTok has led their West New York location to bear the brunt of a social media lie.