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2013

Jun. 11, 2013 A police officer is shot in the foot by a handcuffed EDP who grabbed another officer’s weapon outside Harlem Hospital.  PBA president Pat Lynch responded to the hospital and attended a news conference with the mayor.
Apr. 19, 2013 Pat Lynch is interviewed in Boston on On KTHV-TV (CBS affiliate) in Little Rock, Arkansas, explaining why he led a contingent of New York City PBA board members and other officers to the bomb-terrorized city.
Mar. 20, 2013 Pat Lynch opposes the concept of an Inspector General for the NYPD.
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. 25, 2013 PBA president Pat Lynch joined Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and other union leaders in opposing an $85 billion federal budget cut which will in turn reduce funding to the Zadroga bill. 
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, 2012 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.

2012

Dec. 22, 2012 The PBA joined in a toy and coat drive in Far Rockaway to bring some cheer to the children who were victims of Hurricane Sandy.
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. On WCBS and WLNY.
Jun. 14, 2012 Pat Lynch speaks in support of  PO Richard Haste following the officer’s indictment.
Jun. 11, 2012 Pat Lynch defends the actions of PO Richard Haste, and believes he will be exonerated at trial.
May 11, 2012 PBA president Pat Lynch fights for street renaming in honor of slain Police Officer Phillip Cardillo.
May 2, 2012 WCBS 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.
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. 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. 
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.   Watch the noon edition and the 5 PM edition.
Dec. 16, 2011 A large contingent of PBA members join Pat Lynch at the indictment of the killers of PO Figoski.
Dec. 14, 2011 On an exclusive interview with CBS TV’s Pablo Guzman at 5 PM and 6 PM, Pat Lynch discusses the realities of policing and why MOS care and protect the families of fallen officers.
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.  Watch reports from 5 PM, 6 PM and 11 PM.
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 noon and 5 p.m..
Apr. 7, 2011 Backed up by nearly one hundred uniformed and plain clothes PBA members, Pat Lynch calls the killer of PO Schaberger “a cold-blooded animal, a killer who should be behind bars” following the arraignment of George Villanueva in Brooklyn Criminal Court.
Mar. 13, 2011 Pat Lynch stands with the Mayor and Police Commissioner at the news conference announcing the murder of PO Alain Schaberger.

2010

Dec. 25, 2010 Just before Christmas, Pat Lynch made an appeal to the public through the media on behalf of Angelo "Santa" Grande who is in need of a kidney transplant.  So far, 45 people have contacted North Shore Hospital as potential donors and are being tested to see if they are a match.
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.
Jun. 30, 2010 Pat Lynch leads the charge against overturning the death penalty for double cop killer Ronell Wilson whose federal death sentence was overturned on appeal.  Lynch's outrage hit the press only minutes after decision came down. Wilson will be re-sentenced and is still eligible for the death penalty.
Apr. 29, 2010 After the verdict in the Patrick Pogan "bike push" trial, Pat Lynch said that when a "mistake becomes a crime" it has a chilling effect on police officers, particularly newer ones. (6 PM report)
Apr. 29, 2010 After the verdict in the Patrick Pogan "bike push" trial, Pat Lynch said that when a "mistake becomes a crime" it has a chilling effect on police officers, particularly newer ones. (11 PM report)

2009

Oct. 19, 2009 Endorse Bloomberg
Jun. 11, 2009 Police and Fire protest Gov. Paterson's veto of the Tier II pension.
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. 15, 2008 Updates on the murder trials of PO Daniel Enchautegui in the Bronx and PO Russel Timoshenko in Brooklyn
Nov. 24, 2008 Report on the progress of the murder trial of PO Enchautegui.
Nov. 13, 2008 Cop killer sentenced to life in prison without parole
Nov. 12, 2008 Day two of Timoshenko trial
Nov. 10, 2008 Opening of Timoshenko murder trial
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. 30, 2008 Lynch defends use of necessary force in partial arrest video.
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 20, 2008 New contract will not help recruiting at the NYPD.
May 19, 2008 PERB award for 2004/06 police officers contract
Apr. 25, 2008 Verdict in Sean Bell trial and reaction by Lynch
Apr. 22, 2009 Lynch offers free ad space in magazine for employment (CBS radio)
Apr. 2, 2008 PO Michael Carey testifies at the Bell trial.
Feb. 27, 2008 Pat Lynch joins City Council members announcing introduction of a bill that requires the city to pay for medical services related to 9/11 illnesses
Jan. 31, 2008 Finest of the Finest awards ceremony

2007

Dec. 21, 2007 PBA, family and wounded cops fight the parole of the killer of P.O. Stephen Gilroy.
Nov. 26, 2007 Pat Lynch's objects to ME remarks about deceased PO James Godbee
Nov. 26, 2007 NYC M.E. Rules Against Another 9/11 Responder
Nov. 9, 2007 Murderer of PO Dillon Stewart sentenced to life without parole. 
Oct. 11, 2007 Jury takes less than two hours to convict killer of PO Dillon Stewart.
Oct. 10, 2007 Closing arguments in murder of PO Dillon Stewart
Sep. 25, 2007 Accused cop killer Alan Cameron's girl friend testified he had a gun on the incident.  Lynch calls the testimony "huge."
Sep. 17, 2007 Pat Lynch joins PO Dillon Stewart's wife at the opening of the murder trial.
Sep. 14, 2007 Mass Exodus? NYPD Losing Many Young Recruits
Jul. 15, 2007 Rearraignment of alleged killers of PO Russel Timoshenko
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. 5, 2007 PBA supports police officer Michael Carey at grand jury in shooting incident

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 More 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.
Jul. 8, 2006 City declares impasse in contract negotiations
Jun. 13, 2006 PBA complaint leads to dismissal of "anti-cop" Judge Laura Blackburne
Apr. 24, 2006 Convicted cop shooter William Hodges - who was released in error by Judge Laura Blackburne under speedy trial provisions -- is sentenced to 25 years for shooting uniformed police officer David Gonzales in 1999.
Apr. 2, 2006                     Pat Lynch Joins Council Speaker Christine Quinn in Seeking $9 Million to Upgrade 18,000 Vests
Mar. 14, 2006                     Marine Corps Law Encforcement Foundation donate $40,000 towards college education of the P.O. Dillon Stewart's daughters.
Mar. 13, 2006 Lynch and hundreds of PBA members pledge that actor won't profit from murder.
Jan. 20, 2006 Diane Piagentini and PBA president Pat Lynch call on the NY State Division of Parole to deny parole for Black Liberation Army assassins Herman Bell and Anthony Bottom who murdered of PO Joseph Piagentini and PO Waverly Jones in 1971.
Jan. 11, 2006 "Finest of the Finest" awards ceremony
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 killer.

2005

Dec. 15, 2005 P.O. Enchautegui's killers are arraigned at Jacobi Medical Center
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. 1, 2005 Lynch at indictment of the murderer of PO Dillon Stewart:
Nov. 28, 2005 Pat Lynch reacts to the murder of Police Officer Dillon Stewart
Nov. 23, 2005 (News Radio) NY Wants Queens Judge Removed
Nov. 22, 2005 Lynch Hails Blackburne Decision
Oct. 21, 2005 Lynch calls Conroy conviction "wrong."
Aug. 4, 2005 NYPD Officer Killed In Iraq
Jul. 3, 2005 Pat Lynch appears on CBS's "Sunday Edition with Marcia Kramer" to discuss the PERB award and its impact.
Jun. 28, 2005 Pat Lynch speaks about the PERB award the morning after the decision was rendered.
Jun. 20, 2005 Pat Lynch talks about the trouble caused by illegal summons and arrest quotas in the 75 Pct.
Jun. 8, 2005 Patrick Caprice released from hospital
Mar. 7, 2005 Mistrial declared in Zongo case
Mar. 3, 2005
Report on how cops are leaving to become firefighters
Jan. 7, 2005
Mayor offers property tax rebate but says cannot afford raise for cops
Jan. 6, 2005 War of words between Mayor Bloomberg & police union

2004

Aug. 31, 2004 Out-of-town support from other police officers
Aug. 24, 2004 Widows and children demonstrate on behalf of the PBA
Aug. 23, 2004 PBA writes to President Bush
Aug. 22, 2004 Greek New Yorkers support PBA
Aug. 11, 2004 Bloomberg: Union Protests Not Embarrassing
Jul. 16, 2004 Picketing begins at Madison Square Garden
Jun. 14, 2004 Judge Laura Blackburne reassigned to civil court
Jun. 11, 2004 Judge Laura Blackburne helps suspect sneak out of courtroom
Mar. 24, 2004 Falsification of crime statistics
Feb. 11, 2004 Union: NYC Police Commissioner Should Go
Feb. 3, 2004 Son calls for parole for father's killer
Jan. 28, 2004 PBA right about ticket blitz last year
Jan. 27, 2004 Pat Lynch visits DA Hynes to protest rush to judgment
Jan. 23, 2004 Rally against parole for George Werdann's killer
Jan. 9, 2004 Rally against parole for Herman Bell

2003

Oct. 24, 2003 Lynch cautions against jumping to conclusions
Oct. 20, 2003 Lynch joins Rockland PBA in protest of Boudin hiring
May 20, 2003 Milk Crate Summons
May 7, 2003 Lynch secures donation of gunlocks
May 2, 2003 Opening of "Support Our Troops" campaign

2002

Nov. 14, 2002 Cuts, Cuts And More Taxes
Nov. 12, 2002 "Formula for Disaster" radio campaign. Listen to the story
Aug. 15, 2002 Cops Rally for Raise
Mar. 25, 2002 Schwarz Indicted For Perjury
Feb. 28, 2002 Break For 3 Louima Cops