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2013
May 15, 2013 A Bronx judge dismissed charges against PO Richard Haste in the shooting of an unarmed perp. At two separate media encounters, Pat Lynch supports the judge’s decision, explains the difficult choices police officers face and states that there would have been no indictment in the first place had the grand jury been given proper instructions. The judge left the door open to the Bronx DA to present the case to another grand jury. 
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. 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. 4, 2013 The release of two of three officers shot on the same day is reported.

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. 15, 2012

PBA president Pat Lynch stands with Senators Gillibrand and Schumer, Congressman King and other first responders in opposition to budget cuts that would reduce Zadroga Bill funding by $38 million.

Oct. 5, 2012 In the PBA’s continuing effort to deny cop-killers parole, Pat Lynch joins the family of murdered PO Ed Byrne in delivering an impact statement against the parole of his four killers.
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.
Jun. 14, 2012 Pat Lynch speaks in support of  PO Richard Haste following the officer’s indictment. Reports at 5 PM and 10 PM.
Jun. 11, 2012 Pat Lynch defends the actions of PO Richard Haste, and believes he will be exonerated at trial.
May 2, 2012 Fox 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. 10, 2012 Fox Business covers the PBA’s radio ads about stress being caused by IAB bosses in traffic court.
Mar. 20, 2012 Pat Lynch joins the Public Advocate in announcing the release of medical information for 9/11-related cancer-stricken MOS to Mt. Sinai and calls for cancer to be included in the Zadroga bill.
Feb. 13, 2012 This local report and coverage on the national program "Studio B," 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. See news reports from 5 PM and 6PM.
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. 18, 2012 Pat Lynch’s reaction to the Governor’s proposed state budget.
Jan. 4, 2012 The killers of PO Figoski appear in court.  Reports from 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

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. 17, 2011 The PBA donates hundreds of toys to the Brownsville Recreational Center where members of the community hold a memorial service for slain officer Figoski.
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.  Watch the reports from 5 PM and 10 PM.
Dec. 11, 2011 PBA president Pat Lynch opposes legislation that, if passed, would require newly hired police officers to live within the confines of the five boroughs of the city.
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. View the 5 PM report.
Sep. 7, 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. 13, 2011 Pat Lynch states the cancellation of the 540 cadets for an April class will compromise safety for the public and police officers:
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. 18, 2011 Coverage of P.O. Schaberger's funeral and that of a fallen Nassau police officer.
Mar. 13, 2011 Pat Lynch stands with the Mayor and Police Commissioner at the news conference announcing the murder of PO Alain Schaberger.
Feb. 9, 2011 News coverage from the joint press conference on the steps of City Hall denouncing the mayor’s attack on the VSF and Police and Fire pensions.
Jan. 3, 2011 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.

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. 29, 2010 Pat Lynch is part of a lobbying delegation in Washington DC that unveiled the shields of police officers who died from toxic exposure following 9/11.
Oct. 27, 2010 Pat Lynch calls the killers of PO Russel Timoshenko “maggots who should never walk the streets.”
Jun. 30, 2010 Pat Lynch leads the charge against over-turning 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.
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."
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 affect on police officers, particularly newer ones.
Apr. 5, 2010 As wounded PO Robert Salerno is released from Lincoln Hospital, his parents praise the department and the PBA for their support during his recovery.
Feb. 22, 2010 Pat Lynch reacts to acquittal of three officers falsely accused of sodomizing a perp or attempting to cover it up.
Jan. 21, 2010 Pat Lynch says three officers will be cleared at 71 Pct. alleged “sodomy” trial.

2009
Oct. 19, 2009 Endorsement of Bloomberg for Mayor
Jun. 11, 2009 Police and Fire protest Gov. Paterson's veto of the Tier II pension.
April 28, 2009 In a Fox 5 exclusive, Pat Lynch states there are not enough police officers to fight crime and terrorism simultaneously as Fox 5 reports a plan to replace police with TSAs doing bag searches in the subway.
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.
Mar. 17, 2009 Former NYPD detective and Fox News reporter Mike Sheehan joins the PBA's ranks during St. Patrick's Day parade.
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.

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. 13, 2008

 Fox5 News interviews Pat Lynch regarding more budget cuts and layoffs
Nov. 13, 2008 Cop killer sentenced to life in prison without parole
Nov. 10, 2008 Pat Lynch speaks at the opening of the Timoshenko murder trial.
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
June 26, 2008 Officer Timoshenko's mother says cop killers shouldn't be allowed to live
Jun. 25, 2008 MOS from the 71 Pct. and Pat Lynch support Timoshenko family at first of many court dates in murder of PO Russel Timoshenko.
May 28, 2008 PBA supports family of deceased PO Eric Hernandez as his assailants are sentenced in Bronx Criminal Court.
May 20, 2008 Firefighters will reopen contract to take advantage of PBA's success.
May 19, 2008 PERB award for 2004/06 police officers contract
Apr. 25, 2008 Verdict in Sean Bell trial and reaction by Lynch
Apr. 23, 2008 Lynch offers free ad space in PBA magazine for high paying police departments to recruit
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
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2007
Dec. 10, 2007 Police union leaders join elected official on the steps of City Hall to call for the continued incarceration of a cop killer.
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.
Jul.19, 2007 Funeral of P.O. Timoshenko
Jul. 17, 2007 Wake for P.O. Timoshenko
Jul. 15, 2007 Follow-up to earlier video
Jul. 15, 2007 Rearraignment of alleged killers of PO Russel Timoshenko
Jul. 13, 2007 Arraignment of shooters
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.
Jun. 4, 2007 Lynch testifies before the City Council on the NYPD's staffing crisis.
May 22, 2007 Low NYPD pay puts PO's family at risk of eviction. 
May 20, 2007 PBA reacts to off-duty shooting in the Bronx
Mar. 5, 2007 PBA supports police officer Michael Carey at grand jury in shooting incident
Jan. 16, 2007 Lynch and 111 Pct collar burglary suspect.
Jan 8, 2007 Pat Lynch says low top pay for police officers has caused recruitment problem.

2006
Dec. 12, 2006 Pat Lynch slams CUNY for center named in honor of a cop killer.
Dec. 9, 2006 TV coverage of the PBA Widows' and Children's Holiday Party
Dec. 4, 2006 PBA/DEA meet with Queens DA seeking fair treatment.
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.
May 5, 2006 Lynch blames thugs for death of P.O. Hernandez
April 24, 2006 2nd VP Mubarak Abdul-Jabbar calls for action against Russian diplomat
Apr. 2, 2006 Pat Lynch Joins Council Speaker Christine Quinn in Seeking $9 Million to Upgrade 18,000 Vests
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. 20, 2006 A PBA grievance results in a city arbitrator ordering the NYPD to cease and desist from using illegal summons quotas in Brooklyn's 75 Precinct.
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 killers.

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. 13, 2005 News coverage of the indictment of Allan Cameron accused of killing PO Dillon Stewart and the wake for PO Daniel Enchautegui.
Dec. 10, 2005 News coverage of the heroic action and tragic death of PO Daniel Enchautegui
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
Oct. 21, 2005 Lynch calls Conroy conviction "wrong."
Sep. 23, 2005 Pat Lynch speaks about desensitizing our children to violence in news stories about a new, violent police video game.
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. 19, 2005 Pat Lynch joins Senator Chuck Schumer in voicing opposition to a violent video game where the goal is to kill police.
Jun. 8, 2005 Patrick Caprice released from hospital
Mar. 7, 2005 Mistrial declared in Zongo case
Mar. 3, 2005 Quality of new recruits questioned

2004
Sep. 13, 2004 Pat Lynch demands the death penalty
Aug. 23, 2004 PBA writes to President Bush
Aug. 19, 2004 PBA ad about Bloomberg's lies
Jul. 19, 2004 More on picketing at Garden
Jul. 16, 2004 Police and firefighters picket Madison Square Garden
Jun. 11, 2004 Judge Laura Blackburne helps suspect sneak out of courtroom
Jun. 8, 2004 Teachers, Firefighters, Police to Demand Wage Hikes
Mar. 25, 2004 Good Morning New York
Mar. 24, 2004 Falsification of crime statistics
Feb. 10, 2004 Police Union Calls On Commissioner Kelly To Resign
Feb. 5, 2004 Officer Who Collapsed On Duty Laid To Rest With Honors
Jan. 26, 2004 Lynch speaks out against rush to judgment
Jan. 23, 2004 Rally against parole for George Werdann's killer
Jan 9, 2004 Rally against parole for Herman Bell
Jan 6, 2004 PBA opposes parole for copkiller
Jan 5, 2004 Billboard in Times Square

2003
Dec. 17, 2003 PBA's Finest of the Finest ceremony honoring the heroic actions of police officers
Nov. 18, 2003 PBA suit against cop-shooter William Hodges
Apr. 17, 2003 Safety impact of budget cuts
Apr. 9, 2003 Cuts in overtime threaten safety
Apr. 9, 2003 PBA ad campaign
Mar. 19, 2003 Masks finally arrive
Jan. 14, 2003 Budget cuts

2002
Nov. 19, 2002 Pat Lynch appears on the Fox-Network’s “O’Reilly Factor,” debating the lawyer for William Hodges, the cop-shooter that Judge Laura Blackburne released recently on a technicality.