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
Dog stuck in crevice in upstate New York rescued after 5 days
A 12-year-old dog named Liza went days without food or water at Minnewaska State Park Preserve but apparently survived by licking the damp walls of the crevice it had fallen into.
'The Conjuring' farmhouse in Rhode Island on the market
A supposedly haunted farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the horror movie "The Conjuring" is on the market. And the sales agent isn't hiding its terrifying reputation. In fact, the listing is all about the 3,100-square-foot home's creepy charm.
Who is eligible for a COVID booster shot now?
The CDC and the FDA have approved the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for millions of Americans. However, you should be aware of some caveats before you sign up for your shot because the guidance doesn't cover everyone.
Runaway bull captured on Long Island; will live at New Jersey sanctuary
A bull named Barnie ran away from a slaughterhouse in July and evaded capture for more than two months. Although he has been caught, Barnie can now look forward to a better fate.
Court allows vaccine mandate for NYC school employees, for now
Several unions have sued New York City to stop its vaccine mandate for teachers and other workers in schools, saying that it violates workers' rights. But a state judge has lifted a restraining order for now.
Harlem Legionnaires' disease cluster traced to hospital cooling tower
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in Central Harlem is over after health authorities identified the likely source of the bacteria sickening people.
191 inmates at Rikers Island jail to be released immediately, Gov. Hochul announces
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is ordering the release of 191 prisoners from Rikers Island.
MTA to riders: Wear a mask — it's still the rule
Wearing a mask while riding subways, buses, and railroads is still required under state and federal rules. But the MTA says compliance has fallen a bit.
Yonkers landslides knock out Metro-North Hudson service
Video from SkyFOX showed several places along the Hudson River where the hillside has collapsed.
Funeral set for NY state trooper who drowned in Adirondacks
Trooper James Monda, 45, drowned during a marine patrol on Great Sacandaga Lake on Sunday, Aug. 22, police said. His funeral is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 30.