Arthur Chi'en
Arthur Chi'en is the Weekend Anchor for FOX 5 in New York and has been with the station since 2014. The three-time Emmy Award-winning newscaster also serves as a general assignment reporter with a wide range of duties, covering feature, investigative and political stories, as well as breaking news, including extensive coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, the decriminalization of cannabis and other issues ranging from transportation to technology.
Chi'en attended Columbia University and began his journalism career at NBC News, working his way up as a producer for NBC's Nightly News and as a New York Bureau producer for the Today Show. As a member of the Specials Unit, he covered several high-profile events, from hurricanes to plane crashes, in addition to election coverage.
Joining Spectrum News NY1, Arthur transitioned from producing to on-air reporting. He then worked for WFXT-TV in Boston before returning to New York as a correspondent at WCBS-TV and WPIX-TV, where he covered national and international events such as Hurricane Sandy, the transit strike and the devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia.
The latest from Arthur Chi'en
How a Bronx-run theft network used FedEx tracking to target Long Island homes
Prosecutors say the ringleader ran the scheme from two Bronx sites, using “runners" with insider FedEx data — including names, addresses, tracking numbers, and package details.
Brooklyn influencer sentenced to up to 9 years for crash that killed mother and 2 daughters
Under the plea agreement, Yarimi will serve between three and nine years in prison, less than the 15-year maximum sought by prosecutors.
Yankees fan says Ticketmaster sold his tickets without notice before ALDS game: Exclusive
A New York Yankees fan says his tickets vanished from his Ticketmaster account just hours before game time. FOX 5 NY investigates the digital ticketing glitch that nearly cost him his seats.
12-year-old Brooklyn girl killed subway surfing days before 13th birthday
Her mother, Nataliya Rudenko says she learned about the incident while watching the news that same morning. Rudenko says she was making breakfast when her 11-year-old daughter spotted a skateboard and a purse in the TV footage.
East Harlem tenants say they’ve gone a month without hot water
Since the story aired on Tuesday, residents have confirmed to FOX 5 NY’s Arthur Chi’en that hot water service has been restored in the building.
Scammers are stealing luggage tags to make false claims
Scammers are coming after disposed luggage tags at airports to make false claims.
Owner of pit bulls that mauled Penny the chihuahua skips court again
The owner of the two pit bulls that attacked Penny the chihuahua earlier this year did not show up for today's court proceedings. There is now a warrant for his arrest.
Owner of pit bulls that attacked a chihuahua ordered to turn his dogs over to the NYPD
The owner of the two pit bulls that attacked Penny the chihuahua last month was ordered to hand his dogs over to the NYPD.
Sisters urge NY lawmakers to require more closed-captioned movie showings
Three sisters from Queens are pushing New York state lawmakers to pass a bill requiring movie theaters to bring closed captioning to more showings.
Woman brutally attacked and robbed on Randall's Island, left to die
The single mother was on her way home from work when she was severely beaten and robbed of her bicycle. She was left to die and remains in a coma.