David Propper

About the Author

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

Female NYPD officer left bloodied after she's punched in the face by repeat offender, leading to wild caught-on-camera arrest

The alleged attacker, 41, slugged the female officer in the face when she attempted to intervene during an argument between the man and a group of kids, authorities and law...

German tourists fired paintballs at signs in Joshua Tree National Park with slingshots: officials

The three Germans admitted to firing the paintballs the night before, and a search of the vehicle turned up three slingshots, a paintball gun and paintballs, officials said.

Village led by 'Dolton Dictator' mayor spent $43K on Amazon in one day, Lori Lightfoot probe reveals

Lightfoot was hired in April to investigate Henyard as allegations the village leader misused taxpayer funds and engaged in other corruption grew.

Parents whose 13-day-old daughter died after having tainted formula can sue Abbott Nutrition: judge

Little Willow had formula made at a Michigan plant and sold at a Walmart more than a year after Abbott was placed under court-mandated oversight by the FDA.

'Apparently Kid,' now 15, relives TV clip that made him viral sensation at Pennsylvania fair 10 years ago

“Feels pretty good, I feel nostalgic about it,” the 15-year-old said of the the 2014 instant-classic clip that has racked up nearly 70 million views on YouTube.

Groom-to-be fatally shoots best man by accident on Arizona campground: sheriff

The future groom pulled the charging handle back several times before he “thought” the gun was empty, the sheriff’s office said.

Fla. deputy beelines into pond to rescue missing autistic boy, 5, in emotional embrace: video

“You OK? What’s your name?” the deputy asked the boy as he put him back on the ground. “You wanna go see your parents?”

'Dolton Dictator' mayor faces blow to power after village freezes credit cards: 'Swiping like crazy'

“This village has so many people with so many credit cards, they’re swiping like crazy and that’s why it had to come to a complete halt."

Physician assistant spent $30K to relocate for new job at Texas Children's Hospital only to have embattled facility pull gig: 'A betrayal'

“I relocated based on this job offer and then as soon as I was here, it was gone,” Mojgan Pedram told The Post.

NY night nurse caught on camera slapping, shaking 5-week-old preemie: 'Abused for being in pain'

“She is violent and poses a significant risk to innocent families," the baby's family said.

Andrew Cuomo uttered mystery remark to ex Sandra Lee that ended relationship, famous chef reveals

“I was in my kitchen and he said something, and the minute he said it, I knew what he’d just said,” she recalled to the glossy magazine. “And every window...

NYC cyber squatter hopes to cash in big on Harris-Walz website he bought in 2020

“The Harris campaign has hundreds of millions of dollars, so if they don’t buy their own domain, that is kind of on them,” he said. “I’ve got to sell it...

TikTok star mourns loss of newborn daughter: 'I have cried every tear I can possibly cry'

“I have cried every tear I can possibly cry I think,” Allen said to his millions of social media followers. “It’s not easy. I don’t wish this on anybody.”

Texas husband who chopped off newlywed wife's head gets 40-year prison sentence: DA

“We will seek justice for the victims of domestic violence and send a message to the perpetrators that here, we fight for our victims," the DA said.

Off-duty correction officer shoots teen mugger who took his cellphone on NYC street: cops

Ryan Straker, 19, punched the off-duty officer – a 54-year-old man – and ripped off his cell phone during the hold-up around noon on Snediker Avenue near Linden Boulevard in...

Delta flight turns around over Atlantic, returns to Boston following lightning strike: FAA

A Delta plane flying over the Atlantic Ocean was forced to quickly turn around and retreat to Boston following a lightning strike Sunday, the airline and the FAA said. Delta...

Dog comes to owner's rescue after man plunges 20 feet and injures hip: 'pup refused to leave'

“A special thank you to this patient’s dog who alerted neighbors that help was needed,” Ross West View EMSA wrote. “The pup refused to leave the scene until the patient...

Sen. Mark Kelly posts tweet that may have hinted about his chances as Harris' running mate -- before deleting it

Kelly is among several candidates looking to run on the Democratic ticket with current Vice President Harris against former President Donald Trump and his running mate Ohio Sen. JD Vance.

Pleasantville, Iowa woman, 39, arrested after allegedly poisoning her husband with eyedrops

The couple lives in Pleasantville, Iowa, which is about 25 miles southeast from Des Moines and has a population of less than 2,000.

GLAAD under fire over excessive spending on CEO — including first-class flights, ritzy hotels, $20K home office revamp

Sarah Kate Ellis' spent nearly $20,000 on a home office renovation to ensure it was "suitable" for TV appearances and virtual events, a damning report alleges.