Dec. 24

Pat Lynch's photo and quotes accompany a story in The Chief about the PBA's $5 million lawsuit against William Hodges: "The criminal court didn't hold Mr. Hodges accountable, so maybe the civil court will," Lynch said.

Dec. 19

Pat Lynch is quoted in a Daily News story about PBA plans to file a $5 million lawsuit against William Hodges, the attempted murderer of a police officer who had the charges dismissed on a technicality by Judge Laura Blackburne. "The criminal court did not hold this drug-dealing cop-shooter accountable," Lynch told the News. "Hopefully the civil court will." Lynch's photo and quotes are included in another Daily News story, this one about two recent court decisions vindicating the PBA in its handling of the $14 million contributed to the Widows' and Children's Fund in the wake of 9/11. "Our main concern all along has been to ensure that the generous contributions from all over America reached the people for whom they were intended," Lynch said. "These decisions demonstrate the care we took in achieving that goal."

Dec. 17

Pat Lynch is quoted in a Newsday story about the TWU Brooklyn Bridge march and City Hall rally: "It may be cold, but our hearts are on fire because we're fighting for what's right."

Dec. 16

Pat Lynch appears on Channels 4 and 5 expressing support for the transit workers at their City Hall rally. Al O'Leary is quoted in the Staten Island Advance in a story about the NYPD's pilot plan to require police officers and others to be scanned by micro-chip photo ID's as they enter and leave One Police Plaza and the commands: "Certainly you have to be concerned about somebody hacking into these kinds of systems and finding out critical information about cops."

Dec. 11

Pat Lynch and what is described as "a couple of quiet triumphs" for the PBA are featured in Bill Farrell's Civil Service column in the Daily News. Number one, the column refers to the agreement worked out by the PBA with the city for Transit and Housing officers to "buy back" time some officers worked in jobs with peace officer status with other city and state agencies and have it added to their 20-year pension requirement. Number two, the column cites the PERB decision exacted by the PBA that all clauses in an expired collective bargaining agreement be presumed mandatory subjects of bargaining in negotiations for a successor agreement. Lynch is quoted: "The decisions won by the PBA are important for two reasons. First of all, they provide equal and fair treatment for all police officers. Secondly, they level the playing field, which in the past had favored the city in labor negotiations." Lynch is also quoted in a New York Post report on a dinner he and UFA president Steve Cassidy had the previous evening with TWU president Roger Toussaint." Lynch is quoted: "All unions should stand behind the TWU in their fight for a fair contract in this negotiation. That's what it's all about. This is the first round in the long round for every union that's out there."

Dec. 10

Al O'Leary is quoted in a story in The Chief about the NYPD spending $20 million on a recruitment consultant: "No matter how much they spend, it is going to be wasted as long as we are not competitive in the market." Pat Lynch appears on NY 1 and Channels 9 and 11, in reports on the PBA's awards luncheon for the families of NYPD officers killed on 9/11. He also appeared on NY 1 and Channel 11, saying that although they will uphold the law in the event of a transit strike, his and other police officers' hearts will be with the TWU members.

Dec. 8

Pat Lynch is quoted in the Daily News, rebutting Deputy Mayor Marc Shaw's reported implication to the Citizen's Budget Commission that the PBA was not "rational" in rejecting the city's effort to have police officers make 10 extra appearances yearly. "It's irrational to suggest that it's productive to put police officers in danger 10 extra times a year," he responded. Through a spokesman, Lynch issues a similar rebuttal in the New York Times. Fox-5 New York airs footage of the PBA Christmas party for the widows and children of police officers killed in the line of duty. The Daily News runs photos of the party.

Dec. 7

The New York Times, Daily News, New York Post and Newsday publish articles on the PBA press conference calling for Justice Blackburne's resignation. "She has a prejudice against blue," Pat Lynch is quoted as saying.

Dec. 6

Pat Lynch's press conference calling for Judge Laura Blackburne's removal from the bench after she upheld her dismissal of the charges against cop-shooter William Hodges is broadcast on NY 1, Channels 2, 4, 5, 7, and 11, and over WINS and WCBS-News Radio.

Dec. 5

The New York Post publishes a letter-to-the-editor by Pat Lynch criticizing the NYPD's expenditure of millions on recruiting as "a colossal waste of valuable dollars…Make New York City police officers' pay equal to those of surrounding police departments who make more, and the NYPD will have tens of thousands of well-qualified young people who would serve…with pride as one of New York's Finest." Lynch is quoted in the Daily News in a story about the next day's scheduled decision by Judge Laura Blackburne in cop-shooter William Hodges' case: "I hope the bench has the courage to make a decision that will demonstrate to police officers across the city that they are appreciated for putting their lives on the line every day. Al O'Leary is quoted in the Daily News in a story about the NYPD's plan to use fingerprint scanners to screen cops and civilians who enter and exit One Police Plaza every day.

Dec. 4

Pat Lynch is quoted in a column by Steve Dunleavy in the New York Post about the record number of resignations by NYPD officers so far this year: "New York City is losing valuable police resources at a time when the demand for police services, particularly in the area of anti-terrorism work, is skyrocketing. There aren't enough police officers to meet the demand and that's putting this city at an unacceptable risk. Something must be done and done quickly to avoid sending New York City back on the road to the bad old days of high crime when families and businesses fled in record numbers."

Dec. 1

Pat Lynch is quoted in a New York Post story in which Michael O'Looney, the NYPD's Deputy Commissioner for Public Information, defended the department's decision to spend $20 million on a recruitment consultant while the force is being down-sized. "Even if the city was rolling in dough, spending $20 million to recruit police officers is a dumb idea," Lynch said. "The solution is simple. "Increase the salary of cops and you'll have tens of thousands of young people clamoring to become New York's Finest."

Nov. 30

Newsday publishes a letter-to-the-editor by Pat Lynch rebutting defense attorney Stephen J. Singer's op-ed-page article defending Judge Laura Blackburne's release of cop-shooter William Hodges.

Nov. 21

PBA Recording Secretary and Political Director Bob Zink is quoted in Newsday in a story about the effort to eliminate Section 1127 of the City Charter, calling it “double taxation.”

Nov. 20

Al O’Leary is quoted in Bill Farrell’s Civil Service column in the Daily News, in an item about the police unions’ effort to eliminate Section 1127 of the City Charter, under which non-resident cops must pay New York City income tax. “…O’Leary noted that (a) tax disparity already exists. ‘Remember, the former transit and housing officers don’t pay the tax.’”

Nov. 19

Pat Lynch’s quotes and photo accompany a story in The Chief about the mayor’s budget proposals: “‘I think we are at a crossroads with crime and the mayor is taking a wrong turn,’ he said, noting that the recent wave of police retirements coupled with the difficulty in finding new recruits have already created a staffing crunch at the NYPD.” Bob Zink is quoted in another story in The Chief about an effort by the police unions to repeal Section 1127 of the City Charter, which obliges police officers who live outside the city to pay a tax equal to the city income tax. 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.

Nov. 16

The Daily News leads its city budget story by reporting that the PBA ran one of its radio spots on Mayor Bloomberg’s weekly radio show Friday: The article quotes from the PBA spot: “‘You know that nice, safe feeling you have now?’ intoned PBA President Pat Lynch. ‘Well, enjoy it while you can because at the rate New York City is losing police officers, that feeling won’t be here for long.’” The New York Times’ story about the mayor’s relations with the labor unions characterizes Lynch’s relationship with Mike Bloomberg as “frosty.” The article quotes Lynch: “We’re at a crossroads with crime and we believe the mayor is making a wrong turn.”Daily News story on ad appearing in middle of Mayor's news show.

Nov. 15

Pat Lynch is quoted in Newsday, reacting to the Mayor's budget proposals: "We believe we're at a crossroads with crime and this mayor is taking the wrong turn," he said. "Once crime gets out of control, it takes years to get it in control. We should be increasing the policer force at this point, vecause that will keep tje city's economy strong."

Nov. 14

In a Daily News story about an NAACP press conference defending Queens Supreme Court Justice Laura Blackburne and her release of cop-shooter William Hodges, Al O'Leary is paraphrased: He "pointed out that Hodges has a long rap sheet and was allegedly carrying a loaded handgun and making a living as a smalltime crack dealer. " O'Leary is also quoted in Doug Montero's column in the New York Post, saying that increased use of police officers to reduce the visibility of homelessness is "lunacy," leaving "poor cops ... stuck between a rock and a hard place," On Channel 2, Pat Lynch comments on Mayor Bloomberg's cuts.

Nov. 12

Channel 2's Amy Stone reported on the PBA's "Formula For Disaster" radio campaign. Pat Lynch explained the campaign and the message. On Channel 7, Marcus Solis reported on attempts to obtain federal funding for the NYPD and included the PBA's radio campaign with a sound bite from Pat Lynch about the dangers of a shrinking police department.

Nov. 9

NY1 continues to run the piece with Pat Lynch on Judge Laura Blackburne and the cop-shooter. Lynch’s photos and quotes appear in various daily newspapers reporting on the case, including the New York Times, New York Post, Daily News and Newsday. The Post also runs an article about the PBA’s radio ad campaign beginning Nov. 11.

Nov. 8

Pat Lynch is seen and heard on NY 1 and Channels 2, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 11 criticizing Judge Laura Blackburne, who released the accused cop-shooter. Al O’Leary is heard on Court-TV explaining the PBA position in the case. The Daily News quoted Al O’Leary in a story about the case.

Nov. 5

Pat Lynch leads an article in the Daily News vowing to pack a Queens courtroom of a judge who released a suspected cop shooter without bail. He also leads a story in The Chief in which he criticizes the use of police officers for homeless sweeps. His photo accompanies The Chief's page-one article.