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 clinical social worker, live in Queens with their tortie cat.
The latest from Arun Kristian Das
NASA wants you to design a new space toilet | Lunar Loo Challenge
When astronauts need to go, they gotta go. And where does the go go?
'Devil Red,' 'Black Starshine,' and other colored contact lenses recalled
Buying colored contact lenses can be risky. One company is recalled pairs that were never cleared by the FDA.
JetBlue to phase in 30 new routes; daily nonstop from Newark to LAX, SFO
JetBlue is adding 30 new routes, including daily flights from Newark to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
WHO: Wear a 3-ply mask on mass transit, in shops, crowded areas
Wearing a mask can give you a false sense of security and does not replace keeping your distance from others and frequently washing your hands, WHO says.
Hart Island burials soar during coronavirus pandemic
Hundreds of people have been interred at the potter's field on Hart Island since March, according to the city agency that oversees burials there.
Boston Marathon canceled due to pandemic
The 2020 Boston Marathon has been canceled.
NYC alternate side parking rules resume May 18 for 1 week
[UPDATED] The break from alternate side parking rule comes to a temporary end.
What parents need to know about COVID-linked inflammatory syndrome in children
What should parents know about this potentially fatal syndrome? First, it very rare and it is treatable. Second, you should be on the lookout for certain signs and symptoms in your children so that you can act fast.
Inflammatory condition reported in kids in New Jersey, Connecticut
New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that hospitals in New Jersey reported 18 cases of a new inflammatory syndrome in children as of Wednesday morning.
Broadway shows will remain dark indefinitely
The Broadway League, a trade association for the industry, announced that all productions will remain closed until further notice.