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.
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How to register to vote in New York
You still have time to register to vote in New York. But don't delay because the process isn't instantaneous.
Mayor: 'Urgent Action' needed to contain COVID clusters in NYC
Coronavirus infections are rising in Williamsburg, Midwood, Borough Park, and Bensonhurst in Brooklyn and in Kew Gardens and Far Rockaway in Queens.
Identity thieves drained $1 million from banks, DA says
Synthetic identities are created by linking stolen Social Security numbers to new names, addresses, and dates of birth.
How to register online to vote in New Jersey
New Jersey, which is holding a mostly-by-mail election, has implemented online voter registration.
Candidates and questions on the New Jersey ballot
The marquee matchup on this year's ballot in New Jersey is, of course, the presidential race. But voters will also consider three referendum questions, including one on recreational marijuana use.
Canada lynx cubs debut at Queens Zoo
The cubs were born in May. They've bonded with their mom and are ready to explore their public habitat.
How to vote by mail using an absentee ballot in Connecticut
In light of the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Connecticut now allows any registered voter to request an absentee ballot. Here is what you need to know.
Paul Rudd, Cuomo's 'homey,' pretends to be a millennial in 'Mask Up' PSA
The video has racked up more than 6 million views on Twitter
Virus barriers going up at LaGuardia Airport security checkpoints
The TSA will install the shields in areas where officers interact the most with passengers.
Remains of endangered primate found in shipment bound for New York
Agriculture specialists inspecting bags of dried chili peppers imported from Thailand also found dried frogs, dried insects, and turtle bones.