Alex Mitchell

Alex Mitchell

Alex Mitchell is a features reporter at the New York Post.

Background

You've likely already bumped into Alex throughout the Big Apple as he seeks out the thoughts of New Yorkers on timely – and often fun – topics like: $5 becoming the “benchmark” for a slice of NYC pizza, hostility toward the thumbs up emoji, and whether or not “guilt tipping” on pay tablets has gone too far. Alex is also known for his gripping reporting on the 2022 Little League World Series, covering the boys from Massapequa Coast as they embarked on their first ever Williamsport journey. A proud product of Long Island, Alex began writing for The Bronx Times after attending Hofstra University. He also hosted “The BX Express” TV show before stepping up to the plate as a New York Yankees beat reporter for amNewYork Metro during the 2020 and early 2021 seasons. When Alex is off the beat and relaxing, it’s usually with either pizza or a cheesesteak in hand while watching “The Sopranos.”

Latest Articles

Here's where Long Island homes are hitting record prices — as inventory stays tight

The inventory of houses for sale on the island last month dipped 6.5% compared to February 2024, which is helping to fuel the high-priced market.

Long Island man with 'hoarding tendencies' missing after house fire as authorities fear for his life

An apparent elderly man with "hoarding tendencies" is missing after a large fire at his Long Island home early Monday.

Wild video shows LI driver crashing through fence — and straight into backyard pool

"The first thing that I thought is, 'Are my mom and my kids OK?' " said Central Islip homeowner Emely Bisono.

Long Island students design 'buddy bot' that offers surprising twist in battle to make social media safer for kids

A group of Long Island ninth graders won an extensive contest on making social media less harmful for teens by designing an AI program to help with digital detoxing.

Islanders fan makes $1,000 shot from center ice in 'electric' moment

If only this fan were on the ice in overtime.

Beloved Long Island basketball ref bouncing back after cardiac arrest incident

Joe Gaskin is already bouncing back. The Long Island high school basketball referee, who went into cardiac arrest while calling a Nassau County Class A final between Floral Park and...

Suffolk hoops squad seeking LI championship redemption after last year's heartbreak

The clock is ticking for this team. 

Long Island faces rabies warning after 2 raccoons are confirmed to be infected -- and disease may be spreading

It's a new Amityville horror. Health officials confirmed the first two cases of rabid raccoons in Amityville since 2009 -- and warned the disease could be spreading. “We are very...

Long Island patient gets breakthrough sickle cell treatment called a 'cure': 'I'm not in pain anymore'

A young man from Laurelton is the first New Yorker with sickle cell disease to receive Lyfgenia, a life-changing gene therapy treatment that has wiped away the debilitating illness, The...

LI baby tests positive for measles — and 12 more may have been exposed: officials

A Long Island baby tested positive for measles as health officials issued an ominous warning Wednesday that at least 12 more people may have been exposed to the virus.

Massive Long Island brush fires likely caused by someone trying to cook s'mores for breakfast

Residents in Center Moriches/Manorville tried to start a fire in their backyard around 9 a.m. Saturday to cook up the treat despite heavy winds.

LI teen survives Friday the 13th horror stroke and brain, open-heart surgeries

"I was on a call with my boyfriend, and he said, 'You're slurring your words,' " recalled Evelin Acosta, then 19, to The Post. "In the morning, my parents told...

LI boys hoops team has eyes on ending 78-year Nassau County title drought

These Vikings have weathered the storm for 78 years. The last time the Port Washington boys basketball team won it all in Nassau County was 1947.

LI track star learns her state championship fate after she's banned over obscure technicality

She was banned from the upcoming winter season state championship due to a technicality.

Trump's US attorney pick announces federal task force to target terror, gangs and drugs on Long Island, Brooklyn

Federal agents will start waging war on terrorists, gang activity and drug dealing on Long Island and parts of New York City, the region's newly sworn in interim US Attorney...

Land by iconic Long Island 'Godfather' filming location deliberately set ablaze to prevent wildfires

Firefighters administered a controlled burn steps away from an iconic Long Island filming site of "The Godfather" on Tuesday morning for safety purposes.

Driver crashes through Long Island pediatric dentist office, injuring woman and boy

An SUV driver crashed through the entrance of a Long Island pediatric dentist’s office Thursday — injuring a 10-year-old boy and 20-year-old woman.