Lisa Evers Profile
Lisa Evers is an American general assignment reporter working for WNYW-TV/FOX 5 News. She is the host of the Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers TV and radio show in New York City.
Lisa Evers Journalism Career
Evers serves at FOX 5 WNYW as a general assignment reporter. She often covers crime and terrorism, drawing on her extensive police, law enforcement, and street and community contacts. These sources enable Lisa to give FOX 5 viewers inside and often exclusive information during breaking news stories.

While most of Lisa’s work is in hard news, her contacts in the entertainment and sports worlds have helped her land interviews with 50 Cent, P. Diddy, and Usher as well as Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter. Lisa has also hosted some illuminating editions of “Good Day Street Talk,” FOX 5’s public affairs show.
In addition to her FOX 5 news position, Lisa also hosts a No. 1-rated weekly talk show on HOT 97 FM called “Street Soldiers,” which is geared to a young, urban audience. Prior to joining FOX 5, she was a general assignment reporter for 1010 WINS. That’s where Lisa developed her love of going live on a breaking news story. She says what she likes most about her job is that she gets to meet so many different people and be in the middle of what’s happening every day. Lisa speaks conversational Spanish and French.
Lisa Evers Modeling Career
She was discovered by a fashion photographer who saw her on the subway and took some test shots, which led her to a modeling contract with Elite Model Management in the 1980s. With Elite, Lisa worked in New York and Paris and appeared in a variety of magazines around the world, including French editions of Vogue and Elle, as well as magazines in Australia, the UK, and India.
Martial arts
Lisa has a black belt in karate and has been featured in self-defense videos for women. In 1987, Lisa was the first woman to be inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame as “Woman of the Year”. She also authored several monthly columns in Black Belt magazine between 1986 and 1994.
Quick Facts About Evers
Age | 63 years old as of 2021 |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Curtis Sliwa |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Lisa Evers Age, Birthday
She was born on June 15, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, United States (she is 63 years old as of 2021). She celebrates her birthday on June 15 every year.
Lisa Evers Height
Evers stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Lisa Evers Family
Information regarding Evers’ parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Lisa Evers Husband, married, boyfriend
Evers was married to Curtis Sliwa from 1981 to 1995. Her ex-husband is an American anti-crime activist, radio talk show host, founder and CEO of the Guardian Angels, politician, and media personality. They divorced in 1995 after 14 years of marriage.
Lisa Evers Salary
Being one of the top news Reporters for FOX 5, Evers earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Lisa Evers Net Worth
Evers has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a general assignment reporter.
Is Lisa Evers transgender?
There are rumors that she is transgender, but the rumors are not clear.
Lisa Evers FOX 5 New York
At FOX 5 New Evers works alongside;
- Dari Alexander – Anchor
- Dana Arschin – Reporter
- Sharon Crowley – Journalist
- Ernie Anastos – Anchor
- Dan Bowens – Anchor/Reporter
- Tina Cervasio – Sports Anchor/Reporter
- Ryan Kristafer – Reporter
- Lew Leone – Vice President and General Manager
- Steve Lacy – Anchor
- Bianca Peters – Anchor
- Kayla Mamelak – General Assignment Reporter
- Antwan Lewis – General Assignment Reporter
- Raegan Medgie – Reporter