News 12 Brooklyn Anchors and Reporters

Amanda Bossard

Anchor/MMJ

Amanda Bossard is an Anchor/MMJ at News 12 The Bronx and News 12 Brooklyn; she’s been with the stations since November 2015. She has a passion for highlighting the good that happens in the boroughs she serves and telling stories that make an impact.

Julia Burns

MMJ

Julia Burns has told stories from behind the scenes for News 12 since 2022. She is continuing her love for storytelling in front of the camera. She is an Honors College graduate from Emerson College. She was born and raised on Long Island.

Shakti Denis

MMJ

Shakti Denis covers Brooklyn as a multimedia journalist. Before News 12, she was a general assignment reporter at Global News in her hometown of Montreal. Being fluent in French and Spanish helps her connect with people from various communities.

Rob Flaks

MMJ

Rob is from Jericho, New York, and studied broadcast and digital journalism at Syracuse University. He previously worked at WBNG12 News and 47ABC WMDT. His passion is covering how politics impacts real people and how public policy shapes communities.

Nadia Galindo

Anchor/Reporter

Nadia is an anchor and reporter for News 12 The Bronx and News 12 Brooklyn. She joined the team in February 2024 after spending seven years at sister station News 12 Westchester. She's originally from Dallas and proud of her Mexican heritage.

Julia Joseph

Multimedia journalist

Julia Joseph is a multimedia journalist covering all things Brooklyn. She is a 2022 graduate of the University of Maryland and moved to NYC after college to start her career. She is originally from Massachusetts and is an avid Boston sports fan.

Walt Kane

Investigative Reporter

For more than 20 years, News 12 viewers have trusted Walt Kane to investigate the issues that matter most. His Kane In Your Corner investigations have led to more than a dozen new laws, freed the wrongly convicted, and helped thousands.

Hope Osemwenkhae

Meteorologist

Hope Osemwenkhae is the morning meteorologist for News 12 The Bronx and News 12 Brooklyn. She graduated from Brooklyn College and later received a certification in weather forecasting from Penn State. She loves to travel.

Kristie Reeter

Anchor/MMJ

Kristie Reeter joined News 12 in 2015, and she has covered everything from politics to parenting topics and consumer news. She also is our morning anchor. Through her consumer reporting, Kristie looks to help people save money.

Daniella Rodriguez

Reporter

Daniella Rodriguez is a native Long Islander. She takes pride in her Colombian and Spaniard heritage. Daniella is trilingual - she speaks Spanish and Italian. She has a passion for local news and political reporting.

Tara Rosenblum

Lead Reporter

Tara Rosenblum is a longtime anchor/host/reporter for the News 12 Network and one of the most award-winning local TV reporters in the country. Tara's passion is diving into breaking, political and investigative news stories.

Morgan Scott

Morgan Scott joined News 12 in March 2025. Her previous experience includes reporting in the Central New York region. As a Brooklyn native, she is excited to be back home uncovering the stories of the local communities she grew up around.