David Propper
David Propper is a reporter at the New York Post.
Background
David covers breaking news in and around the Big Apple. 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
TikTok influencer's brother offers heartfelt reflection after 3-year-old nephew's death
The brother of TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser offered a heartfelt reflection on the death of his 3-year-old nephew three weeks after the adorable tot tragically drowned.
The Post honored by NY Press Club for coverage of Luigi Mangione, assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
The shocking crime allegedly carried out by Ivy League-educated Luigi Mangione gained international attention instantly – with The Post’s leading the way on breaking numerous stories.
NYS lawmakers want to ban nonstick cookware over chemical that feds say isn't dangerous
A lobbying group against the law claims legislators supporting the ban don’t understand the science and are wrongly grouping the kitchen supplies with other products.
Single dad, 2 autistic sons killed in NY house fire but mystery remains: 'Trying to find answers'
"Everything was [about] his kids," his landlord, John Porcaro, told The Post Monday. "He was definitely a great dad."
ADL says it's not aware of Stringer's plan to work with group to combat antisemitism despite mayoral candidate's claim
Jewish New Yorkers have faced a disturbing spike in hate since Hamas launched its Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, leading the war in Gaza.
Plane crashes near Connecticut airport, man and teen girl miraculously rescued from Long Island Sound wreckage
The Piper PA-32 went down near Thimble Islands about 10 minutes into its takeoff from Bridgeport, according to a report.
Demonic 'Annabelle' doll 'safely back' in custody after claims it escaped, caused havoc in NOLA: 'Shouldn't have moved her'
“The doll was never out of our control. We take extreme precautions when handling or transporting the doll.”
Community outraged over resident's plan to house homeless families inside tiny backyard home: 'Everybody is upset'
“It was not intended to be a revenue generator for the homeowner to rent out the space to a second family more or less living in someone else’s backyard,'' Blaine...
Bernard Kerik remembered as 'fearless' NYPD leader who helped guide NYC through 9/11
The ex-Big Apple top cop died from a heart-related condition following a high-profile career in law enforcement that had its triumphs and controversies.
Sacre bleu: France will soon ban smoking in most public spaces, heath official says
“Tobacco must disappear where there are children. The freedom to smoke must end where the freedom of children to breathe fresh air begins."
Former NYPD commissioner known as 'America's Cop' after 9/11, dead at 69
Ex-NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik, whose career included White House stints under President Trump and former President George W. Bush, died Thursday after being hospitalized with cardiac illness.
Comedian Nathan Fielder labels FAA 'dumb' during chat about surrealist parody HBO show on aircraft safety
"That’s dumb,” he said as he wore a 737 hat after the Boeing plane. “They’re dumb.”
Mother shoots convicted child molester as he tried to rape 12-year-old daughter at hotel: reports
A mother shot and wounded a convicted child molester after she found him allegedly trying to rape her 12-year-old daughter inside an Indianapolis motel room Saturday, according to reports.
Freed Israeli hostage says Hamas treated him better after Trump was elected — and that terror group wanted Harris to win
“Before we felt like nothing is happening, and I remember ever since he came into the role they were very scared of him,” Shem Tov said of Trump.
Majority of Trump’s signature tariffs blocked by federal trade court in sweeping ruling
A federal trade court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
Crypto bigwig accused of torture of bitcoin dealer in NYC townhouse sports scowl as he's thrown behind bars without bail
The second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian bitcoin dealer inside a SoHo townhouse was seen scowling as he was remanded without bail in court Tuesday...
Adams sues NYC Finance Board over denial of $3.4 million in matching funds
“The CFB’s failure to cite any evidence to support its determination other than the indictment establishes that the CFB has no other such evidence.”
Delta flight thrown into chaos as stowaway pigeons storm cabin
A passenger attempted to grab the fluttering ball of feathers.
Fire erupts under swanky French restaurant, sending massive plumes of smoke across NYC's Midtown
The blaze was sparked in a Hilton Hotel along Sixth Avenue.
US Olympic hero Mary Lou Retton allegedly had a bottle of wine in Porsche, was slurring words during DUI arrest: report
Authorities found the vino in the passenger seat of the former star gymnast's car when they pulled her over on May 17 after she was spotted driving "all over the roadway," according...