Arun Kristian Das
Arun Kristian Das is a senior digital content creator for FOX5NY.com.
He joined WNYW/FOX 5 in December 2001 as a newsroom trainee and subsequently served as a news assistant, field producer, newswriter, copy editor, and web producer.
Arun holds an M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and has also worked in newspaper, magazine, and book publishing.
A slow but enthusiastic runner, Arun has completed dozens of races, including three marathons, and coaches runners of different abilities.
He volunteers with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, where he serves on the national staff.
Arun grew up in New York City and Rome, Italy. He and his wife, Erin, a professor and clinical social worker, now live in New Jersey with their tortie cat.
The latest from Arun Kristian Das
Wordle starter words for the win
What five-letter word can you put in the Wordle matrix as your first guess? Here are some ideas for Wordle starter words that are a great strategy. And some that are just fun. Because it's a freaking game you're playing against no one.
You can borrow an umbrella in Manhattan using an app
The so-called sharing economy has produced a company that wants to lend you an umbrella when you're caught in an unexpected downpour. It's called Rentbrella because of course it is.
5 holiday pop-ups to experience in New York City
If you're looking for something to do during the holidays, here are five pop-up experiences and attractions that could be worth checking out over the next few days in the city.
Baby Komodo dragons on display at Bronx Zoo
Some Komodo dragon hatchlings are now on display at the Bronx Zoo. They hatched at the zoo in November. The Komodo dragon is the world's largest living lizard species.
NYRR races will require runners to be vaccinated against COVID
After consulting public health experts and government officials, NYRR said it will require all runners of its adult races to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Box truck slams into police car; NY state trooper survives
A truck drifted out of its lane and crushed a New York State Police patrol car on the New York Thruway Tuesday morning. Thankfully, a state trooper inside the car survived with minor injuries.
6 holiday cocktail recipes (chilled and hot) that don't contain pumpkin spice
The holiday season shouldn't be so stressful. So here are half a dozen recipes for cocktails that are creative, fun, and flavorful. Just don't bother reaching for that pumpkin spice shaker.
Dogs of the New York City Marathon
The New York City Marathon featured about 25,000 athletes and drew tens of thousands of spectators along the 26.2-mile course. Many of those spectators had four legs and fur.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants to be paid in Bitcoin
Eric Adams, the next mayor of New York, says he will accept some of his City Hall salary in Bitcoin.
IKEA prices will likely rise due to supply chain pressures
Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.