David Propper

Background

David Propper is a reporter for the New York Post, covering breaking news in and around New York City since May 2022. He also writes about the biggest stories taking place across the nation and the globe. He comes from The Journal News/lohud.com in Westchester, where he covered everything from local government and politics to lawsuits and crime. Before that, David was an editor for Examiner Media where he covered the bucolic Putnam County. David graduated from Syracuse University, though he more considers himself an alum of The Daily Orange and WJPZ Radio where he covered a wide array of sports teams and events. He’s a proud New Rochelle, NY native and even has a Thomas Paine portrait hanging in his apartment to commemorate the “Common Sense” author who lived a few of his final years in New Rochelle.

Latest Articles

I went to the Bronx to cheer on the Yankees in a Grimace costume — here’s what happened

The Mets and the Yankees may be crosstown rivals -- but I was able to transcend the bad blood by dressing up as none other than Grimace in enemy territory.

Police raid mansion to evict squatters possibly linked to anti-government group: heart-pounding video

The department said it took additional precautions because officials received indications the squatters might identify with the anti-government movement sovereign citizens.

US launches airstrikes at 'hardened' underground Houthis weapons storage facilities in Yemen

The US also fired 15 strikes against Houthis fighters in Yemen two weeks ago, targeting offensive military assets, Central Command said at the time.

Controversial Dolton 'Dictator' launches reelection bid: 'She’s not going out without a fight'

“Whatever happens, she’s not going out without a fight. That’s one thing I can say, she’s a true fighter so I’m not surprised,” Belcher continued.

Montana father camping near Big Sky found dead in tent after ‘vicious attack,’ police say

A father was discovered hacked to death in his tent Saturday morning after he failed to meet up with a buddy for a weekend of camping in Montana, authorities said.

Trump expected to work fry cooker at McDonald's this weekend in Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump is taking a shift as a McDonald’s fry cooker Sunday.

Outspoken Columbia prof banned from campus for 'harassing' school officials over anti-Israel protesters

"I am feeling broken," he said Tuesday, but stressed, "But I'm not stopping the fight – because it’s not about me."

NYC father charged in death of his malnourished 4-year-old son, day after mom was arrested

“It’s a tragedy,” said one resident who only gave her first name, Shannon. “That child missed out on so much life because of neglect.”

Delta pausing flights through next year between NYC's JFK and Tel Aviv amid escalating Middle East tensions

“Delta is continuously monitoring the evolving security environment and assessing our operations based on security guidance and intelligence reports and will communicate any updates as needed,” the carrier said in...

9-year-old girl struck by window glass that plunged from 8-story NYC building as high winds battered area

The two victims didn’t suffer any lacerations or serious injuries, but were taken to North Shore Hospital for evaluation, according to the NYPD.

Anti-aging zealot brags about his 'liquid gold' plasma as he reveals new blood exchange therapy

“He couldn’t get over it,” Johnson said of the operator. “When we finished, he couldn’t bring himself to throw it away. He was imagining all the good that it could...

Thrifter reunites family with 'priceless' scrapbook that disappeared 10 years ago after storage unit break-in

“I don’t know if it was accidentally thrown away, but I’d rather return it and have somebody share these memories, get them back,” Otutoa said.

NYC mom charged in death of son, 4, who was found malnourished and burned: cops

Nytavia Ragsdale, 26, was charged with criminally negligent homicide and endangering the welfare of a child.

Motorist arrested after allegedly spewing 'I'm gonna killing you f--king Jews' at victim in Brooklyn

The Borough Park resident was charged with aggravated harassment as a hate crime and reckless endangerment, police said.

Time magazine owner calls out Kamala Harris for turning down multiple interview requests

Marc Benioff, who has owned Time since 2018, criticized the Democratic nominee on Sunday, pointing out that former President Donald Trump and President Biden- before he dropped out both sat...

Armed man arrested near Trump Coachella rally denies wanting to hurt ex-prez: 'Complete bulls--t'

“These accusations are complete bull—t,” Miller told the news outlet. “I’m an artist, I’m the last person that would cause any violence and harm to anybody.”

Trump unveils border plan with 10,000 new agents given raises and signing bonuses

Former President Donald Trump is set to announce his new plan to bolster the US Border Patrol with 10,000 new agents with a set of raises and bonuses to keep...

Late wife and husband with same names as Hurricane Helene and Milton would be 'mortified' over storms' destruction, loved ones say

"I thought, 'I'm glad they’re not here – they’d be so embarrassed,’” daughter Davidene Alpart told The Post. “They’d never want to hurt anybody.”

Trump won't appear in Oregon voters' informational pamphlet —here's why

“The campaign declined to submit candidate statements by the filing deadline along with the required filing fee to the Oregon Secretary of State Office."

Pack of vicious pit bulls kill upstate NY man, only stop mauling body after cop shoots one dead

The cop shot his weapon, striking one dog and startling the other rabid animals that moved away from the victim.