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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. 
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, 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 The release of two of three officers shot on the same day is reported.

2012
Dec 23, 2012 (Follow-up) 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. 
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 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. 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. 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.
Jul. 7, 2012 Pat Lynch joined the parents of slain officer Russel Timoshenko as a Queens Court Judge sentenced Robert Ellis — who is serving 15 years for weapons possession in the Timoshenko murder — to an additional 25 years for an armed robbery committed the day before. 
Jun. 11, 2012 NYPD Officer Indicted in Shooting of Ramarley Graham, Unarmed Bronx Man (text)
Apr. 19, 2012 Pat Lynch speaks of violence on our streets, the loss of Peter Figoski, and the need for more police officers following a court appearance of the five accused of the officer’s murder. 
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. 17, 2012 Pat Lynch speaks to reporters following a court appearance of the shooter of PO Kevin Brennan.  See reports on NBC at Noon and NBC Nonstop. 
Mar. 28, 2012 NYC Watchdog Agency Will Prosecute NYPD Cases
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. 14, 2012
                                    		 Retired police officer William Farely who is suffering from 9/11 related pancreatic cancer speaks with government affairs reporter Melissa Russo about his plight.
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. 9, 2012 Pat Lynch reacts to the confession of PO Figoski’s killer saying that the shooter is a coward who would say anything to avoid responsibility for shooting and killing a NYC police officer.
Feb. 8, 2012 Ch.4’s “ I Team” broadcasts the confession of Lamont Pride who is accused of shooting and killing PO Peter Figoski.
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. 28, 2011 The widow of Police Officer Frank Macri wins lawsuit to change his death line of duty from 9/11 exposure. 
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. See reports from 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.

2010
Nov. 25, 2010 Pat Lynch continues to press for the passage of the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation bill at the wake of another first responder, 47 year old retired police officer Robert Ehmer who died of 9/11 related kidney cancer.
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. 24, 2010 Pat Lynch praises PO Feris Jones for her quick and professional action during an armed robbery.
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.
Feb. 22, 2010 Pat Lynch reacts to acquittal of three officers falsely accused of sodomizing a perp or attempting to cover it up.
Jan. 29, 2010 Pat Lynch calls alleged brutality video "necessary force."

2009
Oct. 19, 2009 PBA endorses Bloomberg.
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. 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 (2 stories)
Nov 24, 2008 Report on the progress of the murder trial of PO Enchautegui.
Nov. 12, 2008 Day two of the Timoshenko trial
Nov. 10, 2008 Pat Lynch speaks at the Timoshenko tria
Oct. 30, 2008 Lynch comments on the guilty verdict in killing of PO Enchautegui
Oct. 20, 2008 Lynch and board members on NY1 and Ch. 4 state the PBA's continued opposition to term limits and support for term limits extension bill in the City Council.
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
July 8, 2008 Two-part report on video statement by one of P.O. Timoshenko's killers.
May 28, 2008 PBA supports family of deceased PO Eric Hernandez as his assailants are sentenced in Bronx Criminal Court.
May 20, 2008 Departmental charges in Bell shooting while Lynch defends officer.
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. 17. 2008 Better paying police departments attract recruits at John Jay College job fair.
Apr. 4, 2008 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.
 

2007
Nov 26, 2007 Pat Lynch's objects to ME remarks about deceased PO James Godbee
Nov. 14, 2007 Pat Lynch defends officers in the shooting of unarmed EDP
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. 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. 8, 2007 Lynch argues low top pay is responsible for staffing crisis
Jun. 4, 2007 Lynch testifies before the City Council on the NYPD's staffing crisis
Jun. 1, 2007 More on sarcoidosis
May 25, 2007 PBA to sue to make 9/11 Sarcoidosis LOD injury.
May 21, 2007 Police Commissioner says pattern bargaining does not work
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

2006
Dec. 4, 2006 PBA/DEA meet with Queens DA seeking fair treatment.
Nov. 27, 2006 Lynch slams Bloomberg's opinion of excessive force by police during weekend shooting.
Oct. 19, 2006 Lynch slams city for attempting to reduce 9/11 Death Benefit for retirees.
Sep. 14, 2006 Pat Lynch testifies at the City Council about post 9/11 health issues, the lack of tracking by the NYPD and need for federal funding for diagnosis and treatment.
Aug. 25, 2006 Pat Lynch calls the WTC Health Registry report incomplete and outdated.
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. 7, 2006 City declares impasse in contract negotiations
Jun. 13, 2006 PBA complaint leads to dismissal of "anti-cop" Judge Laura Blackburne
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 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
Jan. 21, 2006 Pat Lynch calls on judges to send a message with career criminal who shot at police.
Jan. 9, 2006 Lynch blames city for "disastrously low" starting salary.
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. 1, 2005 Lynch at indictment of the murderer of PO Dillon Stewart.
Nov. 23, 2005 Stock Exchange honors Lynch with ringing of closing bell
Oct. 21, 2005 Lynch calls Conroy conviction "wrong."
Sep. 22, 2005 Pat Lynch argues that Ground Zero is no place for the International Freedom Center
Aug. 3, 2005 New York Police Officer Killed In Iraq
Jul. 12, 2005 Pat Lynch interviewed regarding the recruiting crisis and deployment of trainees.
Jun. 29, 2005 Melissa Russo interviews PERB chairman Eric Schmertz regarding his award.
Jun. 28, 2005 State Panel Awards 10 Percent Pay Hike To NYC Police Officers
Jun. 8, 2005 Patrick Caprice released from hospital
May 25, 2005 Charles Barron seeks amnesty for cop killer Joanne Chesimard
Mar. 11, 2005 Almost half Nassau county's new recruits defected from NYPD
Mar. 7, 2005 Mistrial declared in Zongo case
Feb. 1, 2005 Pat Lynch calls for strong penalties to deter illegal sales of police uniforms and badges
Jan. 13, 2005 NYC's Top Cop Looks To Ban Vest-Busting Gun

2004
Nov. 17, 2004 Remove Laura Blackburne from the bench
Sep. 13, 2004 Pat Lynch demands the death penalty
Aug. 31, 2004 Out-Of-Town Support
Aug. 30, 2004 Vigil at World Trade Center
Aug. 24, 2004 Widows and children demonstrate on behalf of the PBA
Aug. 22, 2004 Greek New Yorkers support PBA
Aug. 12, 2004 Mayor Says He Won't Be Embarrassed By GOP Convention Protests
Jul. 28, 2004 Unions demonstrate at City Hall
Jul. 5, 2004 Cops leaving the NYPD because of low pay
Jun. 14, 2004 PBA files complaint against Judge Blackburne.
Jun. 14, 2004 Judge Laura Blackburne reassigned to civil court
Jun. 11, 2004 Judge Laura Blackburne helps suspect sneak out of courtroom
Jun. 8, 2004 Teachers, Firefighters, Police Demand Wage Hikes
Mar. 24, 2004 Falsification of crime statistics
Feb. 10, 2004 Vote of no confidence in police commissioner Kelly
Feb. 5, 2004 Lynch explains how PBA NEVER solicits for funds by phone
Jan. 27, 2004 Lynch speaks out against rush to judgment in shooting case
Jan. 6, 2004 Pat Lynch knocks drug dealer's civil suit

2003
Sep. 26, 2003 Pat Lynch knocks drug dealer's civil suit
Jul. 31, 2003 Quotas in the 88 Pct.

2002
Aug. 15, 2002 Police, Fire Unions Rally Over Contract Issues
Mar. 26, 2002 Schwarz Indicted In Louima Torture Case
Feb. 28, 2002 Court Throws Out Three Convictions In Louima Case
Feb. 28, 2002 Citizens React To Tossed Out Convictions