2013 |
| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Dozens of uniformed officers join the family of fallen police officer Peter Figoski and PBA president Pat Lynch at the sentencing of cold-blooded cop-killer Lamont Pride as judge Allan Marrus sentences Pride to 45 years to life. |
| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Pat Lynch reacts with outrage to the jury’s acquittal of Michael Velez, the getaway driver in the death of PO Peter Figoski. |
| Feb. 11, 2013 |
Pat Lynch expresses the disappointment and anger of the PBA and the Figoski family over the failure of a jury to convict Lamont Pride of aggravated murder of a police officer which would have put him in prison for life without possibility of parole. |
| Jan. 24, 2013 |
Pat Lynch calls for conviction on the highest charges for all of the defendants as the first trial in Peter Figoski’s murder convenes. |
| Jan. 4, 2013 |
PBA president Pat Lynch says that there are not enough officers on patrol to fight gun violence as two of three officer shot on the same day are released from the hospital. |
2012 |
| Dec. 22, 2012 |
In light of the tragic shooting at the Sandy Hook School, PBA president Pat Lynch emphasizes the need to get assault weapons out of the hands of civilians. |
| Nov. 3, 2012 |
A little more than an hour after PBA president Pat Lynch issued a statement calling for the postponement of the NYC Marathon which he called "...essentially a citywide party" stating that NYPD resources were too thin, the Mayor's office annonced its decision to cancel the race. |
| Oct. 25, 2012 |
PBA president Pat Lynch visits PO Marcano in the hospital the day after the officer’s heroic actions and addresses the media about the officer’s courage and condition. |
| Oct. 24, 2012 |
Television reports on the outstanding work done by off-duty PO Ivan Marcano who was shot in the process of breaking up an armed robbery show Lynch at the hospital with the Mayor and the PC as they report the heroic action of this young officer. |
| Oct. 17, 2012 |
PBA president Pat Lynch defends the actions of two officers accused of brutality in the videotaped arrest of a man. ABC 7 News reporter NJ Burkett reports the story. |
| Sep. 3, 2012 |
Pat Lynch joins family members of PO Edward Byrne, who was assassinated by drug dealers in 1988, and Senator Charles Schumer in calling for the state Parole board to deny parole to the four cop-killers. |
| Jul. 24, 2012 |
Lynch reacts to the Mayor’s statement about police striking until something is done about illegal guns. |
| Jun. 14, 2012 |
Pat Lynch speaks in support of PO Richard Haste following the officer’s indictment. |
| May 2, 2012 |
WABC reports the release of Police Officer Eder Loor from the hospital after his surgery for a knife wound to his brain. |
| Apr. 17, 2012 |
News coverage of the attack by an EDP of Police Officer Eder Loor and the new conference at Mt. Sinai hospital where PBA president Pat Lynch spoke about the condition of the officer’s family. |
| Apr. 9, 2012 |
In a report by N.J. Burkett claiming that NYC is the safest big city for everyone but police officers, Pat Lynch ties the proliferation of illegal guns and an increase of officers being shot to lack of manpower. |
| Feb. 27, 2012 |
PO Kevin Brennan appears in court as the skell that tried to kill him pleads not guilty. Officer Brennan and his family stood with Pat Lynch after the court appearance as Lynch addressed the media and called for more police to deal with the dangers on the street. |
| Feb. 12, 2012 |
This report followed a major PBA news conference at which Pat Lynch demanded the release of 9/11 cancer statistics from the NYPD and an expert forensic scientist Dr. Richard Lee explained the types of carcinogens and toxins found on the uniform of 9/11 first responder PO Alonzo Harris. Assemblyman Micah Kellner and State Senator Diane Savino, who are are submitting legislation to compel the release of the data, and Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio joined in pressing for the release of this critical cancer data. |
| Feb. 10, 2012 |
Bellevue Hospital was the scene of the “walkout” for PO Kevin Brennan. We’re all glad to see him go home safely. |
| Feb. 1, 2012 |
PBA President Pat Lynch appears at press conference about police officer who survived being shot in the head by a criminal in Brooklyn. |
| Feb. 1, 2012 |
President Pat Lynch reacts to the interim order banning off-duty use of objects or apparel bearing NYPD logo. |
| Jan. 4, 2012 |
The killers of PO Figoski appear in court. |
2011 |
| Dec. 20, 2011 |
A contingent from the PBA fill the courtroom as PO Figoski’s killers plead not guilty to the killing. Pat Lynch proclaims the disgust of police officers throughout the city and criticizes an inmate who claimed to be assaulted by Corrections Officers. |
| Dec. 16, 2011 |
A large contingent of PBA members join Pat Lynch at the indictment of the killers of PO Figoski. |
| Dec. 13, 2011 |
Reports are aired indicating that five are in custody for the murder of PO Peter Figoski. Pat Lynch express outrage over a judge’s horrible decision to ROR a known dangerous felon without even setting bail and at the arraignment, notes that the perp was brought in cuffed with PO Figoski’s own handcuffs. |
| Oct. 28, 2011 |
Over one thousand PBA members joined Pat Lynch to rally in a show of support for fellow officers indicted for "ticket fixing" at the Bronx Hall of Justice. Reports at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. |
| Sep. 9, 2011 |
At a press conference with several members of the US Congress, Pat Lynch speaks about police exposure to toxins during and after 9-11-01. |
| Apr. 14, 2011 |
Pat Lynch states the cancellation of the 540 cadets for an April class will compromise safety for the public and police officers. |
| Mar. 13, 2011 |
Pat Lynch stands with the Mayor and Police Commissioner at the news conference announcing the murder of PO Alain Schaberger. 6 PM newscast and 11 PM newscast. |
2010 |
| Dec. 17, 2010 |
Seriously wounded PO Ricardo Ramirez is released from the hospital as Pat Lynch decries the release of his assailant on a low bail. |
| Nov. 17, 2010 |
Pat Lynch skips Zadroga bill lobbying trip to Washington DC to honor fallen fellow officer David Mahmoud of the 75 Pct who died of 9/11 related cancer. With the family's blessing, Lynch joined by hundreds of MOS spoke with the media about the urgent need to pass the Zadroga bill now. |
| Oct. 27, 2010 |
Pat Lynch calls the killers of PO Russel Timoshenko “maggots who should never walk the streets.” |
| Jun. 4, 2010 |
Pat Lynch lashes out against the parole of the murderer of Police Officer Stephen Gilroy. |
| May 25, 2010 |
PBA president Pat Lynch calls the proposed "shoot to wound" legislation "absurd." |
| Feb. 22, 2010 |
Pat Lynch reacts to acquittal of three officers falsely accused of sodomizing a perp or attempting to cover it up. Noon edition. |
| Feb. 22, 2010 |
Pat Lynch reacts to acquittal of three officers falsely accused of sodomizing a perp or attempting to cover it up. 11 PM edition. |
| Jan. 29, 2010 |
Pat Lynch calls alleged brutality video "necessary force." |
2009 |
| Oct. 19, 2009 |
Endorsement of Bloomberg for Mayor |
| Apr. 3, 2009 |
Lynch calls conviction of PO Lora for Man. 2 “a devastatingly wrong verdict” which will send a message to all police officers to “walk on by” an incident when off duty. |
| Apr. 1, 2009 |
Lee Woods, one of three who murdered PO Russel Timoshenko and wounded PO Herman Yan, is sentenced to life without parole plus 65 years. |
| Mar. 25, 2009 |
Report on the acquittal in the attack of PO Eric Hernandez |
| Mar. 16, 2009 |
Report on the guilty verdict of Lee Woods in the murder of PO Russel Timoshenko. |
| Feb. 25, 2009 |
PO Timoshenko's killer blames the media and PBA for his conviction while Lynch calls for the death penalty |
| Jan. 14, 2009 |
Robert Ellis sentenced for weapons possession in the Timoshenko case, and the PBA's reaction. |
| Jan. 9, 2009 |
PBA reacts to ten-year sentence for Lilo Brancato for his involvment in death of PO Enchautegui. |
2008
|
| Dec. 22, 2008 |
A verdict in the Brancato trial and reactions to the Timoshenko mistrial |
| Dec. 19, 2008 |
Dexter Bostick is guilty of all charges in murder of PO Russel Timoshenko |
| Dec 18, 2008 |
More reactions to absurd not-guilty verdict and
Timoshenko/ Enchautegui follow up report |
| Dec. 17, 2008 |
Lynch decries the not-guilty verdict for the one of three defendents in the murder of PO Russel Timoshenko |
| Dec. 15, 2008 |
Updates on the murder trials of PO Daniel Enchautegui in the Bronx and PO Russel Timoshenko in Brooklyn |
| Dec. 13, 2008 |
ABC News interviews Pat Lynch regarding more budget cuts and layoffs |
| Nov. 13, 2008 |
Cop killer sentenced to life in prison without parole |
| Nov. 12, 2008 |
.Day two of the Timoshenko murder trial. |
| Nov. 10, 2008 |
Pat Lynch speaks at the opening of the Timoshenko murder trial |
| Oct. 30, 2008 |
Lynch comments on the guilty verdict in killing of PO Enchautegui |
| Oct. 15, 2008 |
Lynch reacts to the proceedings at the trial of cop killer Steven Armento. |
| Aug. 21. 2008 |
PBA president and executive board join the Mayor in announcing a tentative agreement for the 2006/2010 contract. |
| Jul. 29, 2008 |
PBA defends officers involved in two separate
video taped incidents. |
| May 28, 2008 |
PBA supports family of deceased PO Eric Hernandez as his assailants are sentenced in Bronx Criminal Court. |
| May 19, 2008 |
PERB award for 2004/06 police officers contract |
| May 9, 2008 |
ABC reports on "exodus" of police from the NYPD |
| Apr. 4, 2007 |
PBA president blames low top pay for ability
of other departments to recruit NYPD veterans. |
| Apr.
2, 2008 |
PO Michael Carey testifies at the Bell trial. |
| Feb. 29, 2008 |
PBA president reacts to cop-bashing museum display |
| Jan. 31, 2008 |
Finest of the Finest awards ceremony |
2007 |
| Dec. 8, 2007 |
Television news coverage of the annual PBA party
for the families of officers who fell in the line of duty. |
| Nov. 9, 2007 |
Murderer of PO Dillon Stewart sentenced
to life without parole. |
| Oct. 30, 2007 |
Pat Lynch demands apology from Bloomberg for
Zadroga insult. |
| Oct. 18, 2007 |
The PBA challenges the NYPD's mandatory alcohol
testing policy in federal court on constitutional grounds. |
| Oct. 11, 2007 |
Jury takes less than two hours to convict killer
of PO Dillon Stewart. |
| Sep. 17, 2007 |
Pat Lynch joins PO Dillon Stewart's
wife at the opening of the murder trial. |
| Sep. 14, 2007 |
Low pay taking toll on NYPD recruitment |
| Jul. 17, 2007 |
Wake for P.O. Timoshenko |
| Jul.
15, 2007 |
Rearraignment of alleged killers
of PO Russel Timoshenko |
| Jul. 13, 2007 |
Pat Lynch delivers a message from
the Timoshenko family at Kings County Hospital. |
| Jul. 11, 2007 |
PBA members appear at indictment of
first arrested in shooting of officers Yan and Timoshenko. Lynch
calls for others to surrender and for a viable death penalty
in New York State. |
| Mar. 23, 2007 |
As injured PO Angel Cruz leaves the
hospital, Pat Lynch blames increased assaults on Police Officers
on inadequate staffing. |
| Mar. 5, 2007 |
PBA supports police officer Michael Carey at
grand jury in shooting incident |
| Jan 26, 2007 |
Former NYPD cop Cesar Morales says he
quit for better pay. |
| Jan 18, 2007 |
Lynch says use budget surplus for police pay increase. |
2006 |
| Dec. 12, 2006 |
Pat Lynch slams CUNY for center named in honor
of a cop killer. |
| Dec. 4, 2006 |
PBA/DEA meet with Queens DA seeking fair treatment. |
| Nov. 30, 2006 |
Coverage of shooting |
| Jul. 24, 2006 |
Police Officers now ill with the effects of exposure
at the World Trade Center discuss their illnesses as PBA activates
its new WTC Health Registry. |
| Jun. 7, 2006 |
Pat Lynch reacts to a videotape released by an
attorney showing defendants claiming self defense in the beating
of police officer Eric Hernandez. |
| May 7, 2006 |
Lynch counters defense lawyer claims on new video
in death of P.O. Hernandez |
| May 5, 2006 |
Lynch blames thugs for death of P.O. Hernandez |
| Apr. 24, 2006 |
Pat Lynch and board members join TWU President
Roger Toussaint at a rally before he surrendered to serve 10-day
jail sentence for the 3-day-long TWU strike last December. |
| Apr. 2, 2006 |
Pat Lynch Joins Council Speaker Christine Quinn
in Seeking $9 Million to Upgrade 18,000 Vests |
| Feb. 1, 2006 |
Pat Lynch joins Brooklyn DA Joe Hynes to announce
the first indictment under the tougher law called the "crimes
against police act" |
| Jan. 10,
2006 |
NYPD officer suffers fatal heart attack |
| Jan.
9, 2006 |
Hundreds of police officers join Pat Lynch at
arraignment of cop killers. Lynch warns potential jurors not
to be swayed by the celebrity status of one of the killers. |
| Jan.
9, 2006 |
Lynch blames city for "disastrously
low" starting salary that is impacting recruiting. |
2005 |
| Dec. 14, 2005 |
Police from near and far honor P.O. Daniel Enchautegui
at funeral. |
| Dec. 6, 2005 |
20,000 police officers honor fallen comrade at funeral. |
| Dec. 4, 2005 |
Lynch joins Senator Schumer in calling for tougher gun laws. |
| Dec. 1, 2005 |
Lynch at indictment of the murderer of PO Dillon Stewart. |
| Nov. 29, 2005 |
Pat Lynch calls for death penalty at courtroom where suspect
is charged with the murder of Police Officer Dillon Stewart |
| Nov. 28, 2005 |
Pat Lynch reacts to the murder of Police Officer Dillon Stewart |
| Nov. 22, 2005 |
Lynch hails Blackburne decision |
| Nov. 16, 2005 |
PBA endorses Eliot Spitzer for Governor. |
| Oct. 21, 2005 |
Lynch calls Conroy conviction "wrong." |
| Aug. 4, 2005 |
First New York City Cop Killed In Iraq |
| Jun. 28, 2005 |
NYPD Set to Get a Pay Increase |
| Mar. 7, 2005 |
Mistrial declared in Zongo case |
| Mar. 3, 2005 |
Questioned raised about quality of new recruits |
| Jan. 7, 2005 |
Mayor offers property tax rebate but says cannot
afford raise for cops |
2004 |
| Nov. 17, 2004 |
Remove Laura Blackburne from the bench |
| Aug. 30, 2004 |
Vigil at the World Trade Center |
| Aug. 18, 2004 |
Angry members of Police and Fire Unions take their complaints
to the Mayor's house |
| Aug. 11, 2004 |
NYC Fire, Police Unions May Strike at RNC (national) |
| Aug. 10, 2004 |
NYPD, FDNY Loudly Hound Bloomberg Over Contract |
| Jul. 19, 2004 |
More on picketing at Garden |
| Jul. 16, 2004 |
Police and firefighters picket Madison Square Garden |
| Jul. 16, 2004 |
Lynch defends members |
| Jun. 11, 2004 |
Judge
Laura Blackburne helps suspect sneak out of courtroom |
| Jun. 8, 2004 |
NYC Workers To Rally At City Hall Today |
| Mar. 24, 2004 |
Falsification of crime statistics |
| Feb. 11, 2004 |
Hundreds Of Cops Demand The Resignation Of Police Commissioner
Kelly |
| Feb. 10, 2004 |
Police Union Calls On Commissioner Kelly To Resign |
| Jan. 26, 2004 |
Lynch meets with D.A. to discuss shooting |
| Jan. 26, 2004 |
Family of Police-Shooting Victim Demands Punishment for Cop |
| Jan 9, 2004 |
More on parole hearing |
| Jan 6, 2004 |
PBA says no parole — ever — for copkiller
Herman Bell |
2003 |
| Aug. 6, 2003 |
PBA grieves retaliation transfers |
| May 15, 2003 |
Lynch Proves Quotas and "Don't Blame the Cop" Campaign |
| Apr. 16, 2003 |
NYPD: Budget Cuts will Put City Residents at Risk |
| Jan. 14, 2003 |
Budget cuts |
| Jan. 9, 2003 |
More on budget cuts |
2002 |
| Nov.
8, 2002 |
Alleged Cop Shooter May Go Free |
| Oct.
1, 2002 |
Bulletproof vests |
| Aug.
15, 2002 |
Cops,
Firefighters Rally In Times Square, Demanding Better Pay |
| Aug.
14, 2002 |
Rally For Pay Increase |
| Jul.
11, 2002 |
NYC
Police Union: It's Surprising More Prisoners Have Not Escaped
From Police Custody |
| Mar.
26, 2002 |
Charles
Schwarz Indicted On Perjury Charges In Louima Case |
| Mar.
7, 2002 |
Schwarz
Granted $1 Million Bail In Louima Torture Case |
| Feb.
28, 2002 |
Federal
Court Overturns Convictions in Louima Torture Case |
| Feb.
28, 2002 |
Reaction
to Court's Decision in Louima Case Comes Fast and Furious |
| Feb.
28, 2002 |
Law
Professor Shares His Thoughts On Today's Court Decision |
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