Ryan Kristafer
Ryan Kristafer is the entertainment reporter for Good Day New York.
He's an Emmy-winning journalist and was named NYC TV Week's "40 Under 40" in 2023.
He joined Good Day New York and FOX 5 NY team in August 2019.
Originally from Connecticut, he started his career emceeing corporate events across the U.S. as an on-stage host and DJ.
Kristafer then hosted a nationally syndicated ‘Man in the Stands’ feature on NBC Sports Radio.
Following that, he spent five years at WTNH (ABC) in Connecticut as a feature reporter, and host of a daily talk show: ‘CT Style.’
Today, Kristafer is the Entertainment Anchor / Reporter for ‘Good Day New York’ and FOX 5 NY, covering celebrity interviews, entertainment headlines, lifestyle, trends and more.
Kristafer graduated from Central Connecticut State University where he majored in Marketing & Communications.
The latest from Ryan Kristafer
Things to do this weekend NYC: Bad Bunny, world championship sumo, more
From Bad Bunny to Greek Independence Day, you won't want to miss out on all the music, food, and fun.
New season, new Broadway shows: Here's what's taking center stage in 2024
From movie revivals to new original musicals, here is what is taking center stage this spring on Broadway.
Comedian Matt Friend takes center stage in NYC
Friend will make his standup appearance on stage at the Gramercy Theatre for a sold-out show Saturday.
Stylist Eric Owes shares men’s winter looks for less
Celebrity stylist Eric Owes shared men’s winter looks for less on Good Day New York.
NYC weekend events: Things to do across the Tri-State area
From Mariah Carey at Madison Square Garden, to The Jonas Brothers at Barclays Center, here are some events happening this weekend across the New York City area.
Men's gift guide: Things to get him under $30
NYC celebrity hairstylist Kristan Serafino says she uses these essentials on clients like Ryan Reynolds, Michael J. Fox, and Jason Biggs for a little extra TLC.
NYC weekend events: Things to do across the Tri-State area
From Romeo Santos at Barclays Center, to Bill Burr at Madison Square Garden, here are some events happening this weekend across the New York City area.
Nikki Giovanni's poetry takes center stage in HBO's 'Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project'
FOX 5’s Ryan Kristafer spoke with the filmmakers in Brooklyn to learn how Giovanni spoke her truth through poetry.
NYC weekend events: Things to do across the tri-state area
From Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden, to comedian Dane Cook at The Paramount in Huntington, here are some events happening this weekend across the New York City area.
NYC weekend events: Things to do across the tri-state area
From Chris Stapleton's All American Road Show at UBS Arena, to the New York Coffee Festival all weekend long, here are some events happening this weekend across the New York City area.