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INDEX

2013
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. 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
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 Magee Hickey reports on a pending lawsuit alleging brutality while PBA president Pat Lynch defends the officers' action as necessary force.
Oct. 10, 2012 PIX11’s Mario Diaz reports on increasing crime as PBA president Pat Lynch decries the dramatic reduction in police resources and its impact on public safety.
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.  Stories were aired on PIX11 and a second story by Mary Murphy with a retrospective on the crime and with interviews with MOS who responded the evening of the assassination.
Sep. 27, 2012 PIX 11 News’s Mary Murphy interviews Diane Piagentini, the widow of PO Joseph Piagentini, who was assassinated by the Black Liberation Army along with PO Waverly Jones in 1971.  The story is part of the station’s unprecedented campaign to keep the killers of PO Matthew Byne who are up for parole this month in jail.  The story mentions the PBA’s new webpage that can be used to send a letter opposing parole to the state’s parole board.
Sep. 26, 2012 PIX 11 News reporters Arthur Chi’en and Mary Murphy did an in-depth story about the Feb. 26, 1988 assassination of PO Edward Byrne whose killers are now up for parole.  Veteran news reporter Mary Murphy covered the murder in 1988 and was the first to air the videotaped confessions of the killers.  Using vintage, often shocking,  news footage from 24 years ago and an interview with former PBA Queens South trustee Tony Keller who responded to the scene of the assassination, Chi’en reports the impact of this high-profile drug murder. The incredible five-minute long story concludes with a pitch by the reporter for viewers to visit the PIX 11 website in order to express their feelings about paroling cop-killers to the state.
Sep. 23, 2012 Marvin Scott’s “11 News Closeup” addresses the parole attempts of the murders of PO Edward Byrne in 1988 and features comments by elected officials, PBA president Pat Lynch and interviews with a former Det. Sgt. and SBA president Ed Mullins.
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.
Aug. 10, 2012 WPIX’s Mario Diaz reports that more police officers have been shot so far in this year than any year since 2001.  Diaz interviews PBA Pres Pat Lynch who explains that the bad guys know there aren’t enough police officers on the streets and it has emboldened them.
Jul. 24, 2012 Lynch reacts to the Mayor’s statement about police striking until something is done about illegal guns.
Jul. 19, 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. 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 2, 2012 WPIX 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. 17, 2012 Pat Lynch speaks to reporters following a court appearance of the shooter of PO Kevin Brennan.
Mar. 5, 2012 Pat Lynch calls an Assemblyman's proposal to require police to undergo a mental evaluation every three years "absolutely unnecessary."
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. 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. 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. 16, 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. 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 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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. 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.

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.
Dec. 11, 2010  The families of fallen heroes are feted at the annual PBA Holiday party.
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.
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.
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. 16, 2010 Pat Lynch speaks at anti-layoff rally at City Hall calling the loss of 6,000 police officers since 9/11 a "danger waiting to happen."
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.
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. 29, 2010 Pat Lynch calls alleged brutality video "necessary force."
Jan. 25, 2010 PBA president Pat Lynch reacts to the impact of Albany's proposed budget and possible layoffs.
Jan. 21, 2010 Pat Lynch says three officers will be cleared at 71 Pct. alleged “sodomy” trial.

2009
Oct. 19, 2009 PBA endorses Bloomberg
Sep. 4, 2009 Pat Lynch encourages members to take advantage of on-job motorcycle training.
Apr. 3, 2009 Pat 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.16, 2009 Report on the guilty verdict of Lee Woods in the murder of PO Russel Timoshenko.
Jan. 9, 2009 PBA reacts to ten-year sentence for Lillo 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
Dec. 13, 2008 CW11 interviews Pat Lynch on more budget cuts and layoffs
Nov. 12, 2008 Day two of the Timoshenko murder trial
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.
July 29, 2008 PBA defends officers involved in two separate video taped incidents.
May 19, 2008 PERB award for 2004/06 police officers contract
Apr. 2, 2008 PO Michael Carey testifies at the Bell trial.
Feb. 26, 2008 Memorial for PO Edward Byrne

2007
Dec. 21, 2007 PBA, family and wounded cops fight the parole of the killer of P.O. Stephen Gilroy. 
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.
Oct. 30, 2007 With bonuses, veteran sanitation workers on collection earn more than veteran police officers.
Jul. 15, 2007 Rearraignment of alleged killers of PO Russel Timoshenko
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. 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 in Queens
May 4, 2006 Lynch reacts to motion to suppress evidence in the killing of P.O. Enchautegui
Apr. 2, 2006 Pat Lynch Joins Council Speaker Christine Quinn in Seeking $9 Million to Upgrade 18,000 Vests
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. 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.

2005
Dec. 14, 2005 Police from near and far honor P.O. Daniel Enchautegui at funeral
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
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. 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 Questions raised about quality of new recruits
Feb. 1, 2005 Pat Lynch calls for strong penalties to deter illegal sales of police uniforms and badges

2004
Aug. 30, 2004 PBA pickets Madison Square Garden
Aug. 24, 2004 Widows and children demonstrate on behalf of the union
Aug. 23, 2004 PBA writes to President Bush
Aug. 21, 2004 NYPD threatens to arrest PBA demonstrators
Aug. 19, 2004 Laura Blackburne faces charges
Jun. 8, 2004 Giant rally at City Hall
Mar. 24, 2004 Falsification of crime statistics
Feb. 10, 2004 Vote of no confidence in commissioner Kelly.

2003
May 27, 2003 Lynch continues fight against quotas.

2002
Dec. 6, 2002 Judge Upholds Cop Shooting Dismissal