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.

The Archive

Rowdy students topple desks, destroy meal kits in HS senior prank that 'went too far'

"This is a very unusual situation," Rowland told the Tennessean. "It definitely shouldn't have happened; I can tell you that."

UConn frat prez charged with assaulting pledge during hazing ritual: police

“He grabbed me by my uniform shirt that I had to wear, and he threw me across the room into wall.”

Wife of SC pastor called 911 before suicide to share location: 'I just want my family to know where to find me'

Miller’s death was ruled a suicide due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound by the Robeson County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday.

Ohio State commencement speaker was on ayahuasca when he wrote cringe-worthy speech peddling bitcoin, forcing sing-alongs

College grads weren't high on this hallucinogenic-fueled speech.

Teen fatally shot in head by bike-riding gunman in Soho: sources

The shooting took place shortly before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in what the sources said may have been a school-related shooting.

Ukrainian weightlifter who competed in 2016 Olympics killed in war against Russia

A two-time European weightlifting champ who competed in the 2016 Olympics for Ukraine was killed in action during his country’s war with Russia, the Ukrainian Olympic Committee announced Monday. Oleksandr...

Longtime NY1 anchor reveals he's retiring at end of the month

“When I was offered this job in 1992, I saw it as the opportunity of a lifetime,” he said on air Monday night. “I’ve tried to treat it that way."

NYPD detectives jump over glass barrier to save distraught woman on ledge of 54-story NYC building, dramatic video shows

The two ESU members hoisted the woman above the glass wall while police waited on the other side to grab onto her, the footage shows.

Career criminal arrested for randomly attacking woman on NYC subway — only to be set free next day

“And then he started throwing kicks. Yeah, he was kicking me in the belly. He was throwing kicks and punches. Like three kicks, four kicks..."

Israel instructs Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah as ground offensive looms

The evacuation announcement came seven months into the bloody conflict between Israel and Hamas that was sparked by the terrorist group's Oct. 7, 2023 surprise attack.

Boston cops surprise man turning 25 with muffin, sing 'Happy Birthday' after he calls 911: video

“We’re happy that you’re 25, that’s a big number,” one of the officers told Chris as the other cop lit the candles to the muffin, the footage shows.

23-year-old woman critically injured after she's struck by MTA bus in Brooklyn

The victim was struck by the bus around 4:16 p.m. near Nevins and Livingston Street in Boerum Hill, police said.

Embattled ABC News president steps down: sources

“I have decided to retire from broadcast journalism,” Godwin said in a memo to staff and obtained by The Post.

Bizarre motive revealed in murder of 3 surfers  — including an American  — in Mexico carjacking

“They approached, with the intention of stealing their vehicle and taking the tires and other parts to put them on the older-model pickup they were driving,” said Andrade Ramirez.

Suspect accused of socking mother of 3 and breaking her jaw cut loose again in NYC court despite upgraded felony charge

A deranged suspect accused of sucker punching a 57-year-old mother-of-three and breaking her jaw was cut loose again by a Brooklyn judge even after prosecutors upgraded the assault charge to...

NYC doctor, serial anti-Israel protester, 47, among non-students arrested at Columbia, CUNY raids

A doctor based in Washington Heights and a known anti-Israel protester, were among the 282 people arrested overnight at Columbia and CCNY campuses following a massive police raid.

‘Potential serial killer' accused of strangling 2 sex workers captured in Florida

“I’m very confident because of our detectives’ relentless efforts in this case that they stopped Baez-Nieves from becoming a prolific serial killer,” the sheriff said.

Teen found dead on highway wearing only shoes suffered blunt force trauma – but death remains a mystery

“The decedent was found naked wearing only a pair of shoes on the side of a highway on the morning of September 4, 2023,” the medical examiner report stated, according...

Armed assault suspect shot dead by NYPD-federal task force after flashing gun inside NYC store: police

An NYPD lieutenant, NYPD detective and a Homeland Security investigator were scouring the nearby area before they located the suspect standing outside the business, Kenny said.

2-year-old boy dies after bounce house blows away in wind gust, crashes in neighboring lot: 'Tragic accident'

The 2-year-old was rushed to a local hospital and later pronounced dead from his injuries while a second child sustained non-life threatening injuries.