Lisa Evers
Lisa Evers is a general assignment reporter with WNYW-TV/FOX 5 News. You can see her most nights reporting live from just about every possible location in the tri-state area.
She often covers crime and terrorism, drawing on her extensive police, law enforcement, street and community contacts. These sources enable her to give FOX 5 viewers inside and often exclusive information during breaking news stories.
While most of her work is in hard news, Lisa's contacts in the entertainment and sports worlds have helped her land interviews with P. Diddy, 50 Cent and Usher as well as Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.
She has also hosted some illuminating editions of "Good Day Street Talk," FOX 5's public affairs show.
Before FOX 5, Lisa was a general assignment reporter for 1010 WINS. That's where she developed her love of going live on a breaking news story.
In addition to her FOX 5 news position, she also hosts a No. 1-rated weekly talk show on HOT 97 FM called "Street Soldiers," which is geared to a young, urban audience.
Lisa says what she likes most about her job is that she gets to meet so many different people and be in the middle of what's happening every day. She speaks conversational Spanish and French.
The latest from Lisa Evers
Sean 'Diddy' Combs fights back, files motion to dismiss some claims in sex assault lawsuit
It's been five weeks since federal authorities raided Diddy's properties in LA and Miami as part of a sex-trafficking investigation. Now, the music mogul has filed a motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit.
Vybz Kartel latest: King Charles approves decision to quash, Jamaica to cover court costs
King Charles has signed off on the decision demanding Jamaica pay. According FOX 5's Lisa Evers the dancehall superstar is one step closer to learning his fate.
NYC taxi drivers demand action following spike in carjackings, robberies
Taxi drivers in New York City say they've had it after a string of carjackings and robberies in the Bronx.
Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' album shines spotlight on Black country artists
The huge success of Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album is making chart history, and also raising awareness of Black country artists.
Diddy investigation: Ex-Bad Boy rapper speaks out after prison release
Former Bad Boy rapper G. Dep served 13 years in prison for murder. Now, he says he's ready to work with Diddy again despite the allegations.
What's the latest in the Sean "Diddy" Combs investigation?
It's been two weeks since the raids at the homes of Sean "Diddy" Combs, and while there hasn't been a lot of new information released to the public, there's still movement behind the scenes.
Diddy investigation: Is this the fall of Sean Combs? Big picture analysis
Sean "Diddy" Combs continues to categorically deny all the accusations, but the feds for the first time confirmed a criminal investigation is under way.
Stevie J defends Sean 'Diddy' Combs after federal raids and social media backlash
Stevie J, a long-time friend of Sean 'Diddy' Combs defended him in an interview with FOX 5 NY, in the aftermath of federal raids at Diddy's properties and social media backlash.
Diddy investigation may be further along than thought: Former federal prosecutor | Exclusive
A former federal prosecutor told FOX 5 NY that the investigation involving Sean "Diddy" Combs may be further along than many observers thought, and that he may be looking at a RICO sex trafficking case.
A look at New York women leaders in traditionally male-dominated industries
Women today in the United States are in a better position than in many other parts of the world.