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Police Officer Patrick Hendry took over as the PBA's new president on Saturday.
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Hendry, 51, was talking about bail laws set in Albany

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that see many criminals released back into the streets shortly
after they’re arrested, along with the City Council chokehold ban that makes it illegal for police officers to
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The PBA’s new president became a police officer in 1994.

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The bill’s goal was to retain more experienced cops – who have been retiring in droves.

Hendry, who frequently goes to stationhouse roll calls where cops get their marching orders, implores his
members to vote for politicians who support them.
“Itdoesn’t matter whether you’re Republican, Democrat, Independent,” Hendry tells them. “It’s about our
profession. It’s about our livelihood.

Hendry took over for outgoing President Patrick Lynch.

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“We want to become a political force so that the politicians know that if you’re not gonna support us, we’re
gonna vote you out,” he said.
About 55% of the union’s 21,866 members live in the city.

Hendry, whose parents immigrated from Ireland, grew up in Queens Village and decided at 20 to join the
NYPD, graduating from the Academy in 1994.

Prior PBA President Patrick Lynch, who was known to be combative at times, ran the union for a quarter century.
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“In my house, was always about hard work and doing

it the right thing by people,” he said. “I wanted to
help people, to make a difference.”

He started his career in the Bronx’s 46th Precinct and later worked in the 103rd in Queens.
But as a young cop with a wife who was a teacher he learned how difficult raising children could be for
working parents.

He also wants to improve female police officer’s maternity benefits and offer paternity leave to male officers.
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Hendry would drive the Queens school

to where his wife worked “with screaming kids in the car” and wait
for her to get done for the day.

She would then drive the kids home in that car and he would take her car to work, he said.

“That’s what’s going on on a daily basis,” Hendry said of his officers.

Former PBA President Patrick Lynch was the union’s leader since 1999.
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He’s hoping to provide his members with universal paid parental leave, which would give male cops
paternity leave if they want and pump up the benefits that moms receive. it

Expanding a pilot program that gives cops longer shifts with more days off is also on Hendry’s wish list.

Even though the PBA won raises in its April contract — retroactive to 2017 and going through 2025,
ranging from 2.25% a year to 4% — Hendry plans to fight for more money for his cops.

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“We still have police officers who work the same streets who get paid more than us,” he said.

“That’s state troopers. That’s the Port Authority. Our goal is to be the highest paid in this city — and
eventually, one day, the highest paid in the country.”

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John Smith
1day ago
Good luck. Fight for your elderly retirees who are getting shafted with the new Medicare
plan.
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Joseph Johnson
1 day ago
The PBA SOLD OUT
retirees from ALL agencies by agreeing the the disaterous new Aetna
edicare plan,,,let's not forget who the PBA gave $25,000 of memebrs dues money to
the NYS Gov election. I'm very happy NOT to be a member
Reply 29 Share

Fantastico
1 day ago
Lynch was an empty you weren't part of suit, and if his click, you were essentially on your own
far as the job goes. We'll see about this new guy.
Reply 18 Share
Crys Tal
1 day ago
He's part of Lynchs click, don't hold out any hope
Reply 8 Share
Jax Morrison
1day ago
Union officers have sweetheart deals.
Reply 5 Share
Joe Camel
7 hours ago
The word clique (pronounced cleek) is
Clicks are what the post is looking for with its stories about the end of the world

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Fantastico
2 hours ago
Yes, we know. And it's pronounced "cleek", by the way. And "Click"--as in a
who "clicked" with a certain group, is a variation of "clique". Get it?

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Crys Tal
4 hours ago
Thank you for your insightful comment
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RDOG
1 day ago
We’ll see correct that should be 30k Republican votes. Which would tip the scales
, if in most
Y elections where no one but leftist teachers and give me free stuff voters show up
, to vote

Reply 52 Share
john russo
22 hours ago
I think NYC is gone forever like Chicago and LA
Reply 33 Share

Delete1
1day ago
yeah I retired when we got a 0,0,0, 2 percent raise for the next 4 years
Reply 10 Share
Fantastico
2 hours ago
I remember that. I was there for it. That is when I knew the PBA is (fill in the blank).
Reply Share

rubyflight
1 day ago
I love the rhetoric and the heart, but show me; don't tell me.
Reply 30 Share

Big Steve
1 day ago
I’m with Hendry 100%.
Reply 37 Share
Crys Tal
1 day ago
He's one of Lynch's guys and will be all talk just like him.
Reply 1 Share
AJ
1 day ago
If you’re not a cop, then shut up. The Lynch administration did more for cops in 24
than most other unions have done for their members.
Reply 11 Share
Jax Morrison
1 day ago
Lynch was hands-on.
Reply 7 Share

wildmercuryfilms
1 day ago
The Professional Bowling Association (PBA) needs to be REVAMPED IMMEDIATELY. I’m
CLEANING HOUSE.
The First Step:

Have a “Super Bowl” of Bowling, where there are 11 Players On Each Team, plus a Punter and

IE: The Teams play 11 Regular Frames, each Bowler Bowls One Frame, then:

There are 2 More Frames:

Each Team has A Punter who actually Punts the ball down the Bowling Alley.
Then, in the Final Frame (the 13th Frame), a field goal kicker tries for a 7-10 split, but only
his feet to kick the ball. No “Bare Foot” Kickers would be allowed.

Each team would keep Bowling Games until 60 minutes has elapsed

After 60 minutes, whoever has scored the Most Total Points would be “The Super Bowl”
which makes more sense for BOWLING than Football, because it’s called The Super
BOWL Champion, not The Super Football Champion.

Reply 5 Share
Durward Kirby
15 hours ago
Well done, sir. Now that's funny.
Earl Anthony would approve.
Reply 1 Share

Rich T
1 day ago
It's not complicated. Your members need
handouts and drops, to work the streets, do the lit
hone bank, knock the doors, visit the religious institutions, neighborhood associations and
Basic election work which is why the nasties win cause they have energy to do these

I almost forgo...
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John P
1day ago
Cops aren’t allowed to do that stuff.
Reply 4 Share
Rich T
1 day ago
off duty?
Reply 1 Share
Tom O’
1 day ago
Absolutely not you cannot even off duty. You gave that and other constitutional
ights when you were hired. Some people have gotten into trouble
ampaigning for a political party even off duty. I do understand that rule
you represent the city and government and you should not be trying to
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tcpirish52 undefined
1 day ago
Best of luck
Reply 36 Share

KGuroo
1 day ago
Hope this guy is going to follow through with his verbal plans.
Reply 17 Share

Jack DiPasquale
1 day ago
It's not really the police officers that are the problem. Democratic soft on crime policies, bail
liberal DA'S and judge's are the problem. Liberalism is a virus to America.
Reply 34 Share
Dr. Gonzo
13 hours ago
Yep, actually criminals are caught even surprisingly fast from grained cctv footage… I
on’t know how they do it, CIs maybe? In any case the problem is not getting the perp,
are good at that, the problem is keeping him locked and convicted with more than
a slap on the wrist. It is the cri... See more

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grunobulax
1 day ago
Re-fund the police.
Reply 21 Share

Gary Reynolds
1 day ago
"The bill’s goal was to retain more experienced cops – who have been retiring in droves. "

The only cops that stay over 20 years are the guys that never planned for life after the NYPD,
ops in a detail that's totally removed from the streets, the complete screwball that still thinks
are making...
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Emanuel Zepnick
1day ago
Who told you to vote for Adams
Reply 10 Share
RADAR
21 hours ago
Adams is 100% better than Deblasio,who hated the cops
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T Chris
23 hours ago
As long as you have an anti cop press it’ll be awfully hard to make changes.
Reply 12 Share

Emanuel Zepnick
1 day ago
Patrick Hendry. Welcome to your new position. Your tough guy talk is similar to William s
ratton tough guy military style talk in 1993 These are his Words We are going to take this . .

ity Block by Block section by section neighborhood by neighborhood Pat its not 1993 but .

023 and your tough guy talk is not going to work in 2023 Stop and frisk Broken Windows .

rrest Quotas Unregulated unaccountable Policing has no place in New York City in 2023 and
oes very little to lower Crime except distrust and poor police community Relations.
nvestment Children the Enviroment Distressed Communities Education Health Care for all
in
well paying jobs and 2 parent families and good police Community Relations will make
York City a safer and more prosperous city Your 2 Tier Selective Law and order script is a .

Pat Ex Nixons Law and Order War on Drugs and The State Take over of Attica Prison
.

sept 1971 by a impulsive Governor Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller when a peaceful Solution was
instead State Sponsered Violence on Sept 13th 1971 Serve and protect is the Motto. We
WRONG
.

the City The Tax Payers of nyc pay the Salary of the NYPD and expect a fair
.

Police Force not a2 tiered Police Force Good Luck Pat. .

Reply 6 Share
Quaker Warmonger
1 day ago
Are you sure your name is not Richard?
Reply 7 Share

Joy DVijon
19 hours ago
weeding out the bad cops who
Start by cost the city $100s of millions per year in lawsuits.
Reply 5 Share

SmoothOperator
10 hours ago
I am a total outsider to all of this. My take is that the power lies with the rank and file of the
BA. You have a new leader, how do you interact with him? How do you influence his stated
How does he know what you want and what you will do for it? There is a grassroots
that... See more
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OK2BAWHITEMALE
1 day ago
Sounds like a refreshing change.
Reply 4 Share

J B
1 day ago
He's already on the wrong foot. The key is reforms that bring as many as possible on board
off
ith the PD; not declarations of war against certain elected officials. That is entirely
and will fail.
Reply 1 Share
RADAR
21 hours ago
Some elected officials will never be on board with P.D.
Reply 2 Share

Kookie Monster
1day ago
Good luck. I hope doesn’t get mysteriously disjobbed.
Reply 5 Share

Jorge Diaz
1 day ago
Stop pandering to cop hating politicians, they are the lowest of the lows, next to pedophiles…
Reply 15 Share
Chuchu Charlie
11 hours ago
Not sure about that politicians get more people hurt and killed and let the pedophiles out
jail

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Rabid Honey Badger

1 day ago
Deputize Snake Plisskin !!
Reply 10 Share
Fantastico
2 hours ago
You can add a second patch to the other eye, and Snake would still see things more clearly
most of these other cats!
Reply 1 Share

Timster 55
1 day ago
Good Luck Sir...
Keep the Heat on AOC, Alvin Bragg and the rest of the Marxist Commies masquerading as

Take Back the streets...

God Bless the Men & Women of the NYPD
Reply 7 Share
Chuchu Charlie
11 hours ago
I believe that when they don't get re-elected
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William SINY
1 day ago
Talk the talk let's see if he walks the walk
Reply 6 Share

Zampano
18 hours ago
You can start with the lowlife Andrea Cousins and the loser Carl Heastie who both pushed
the failed "bail reform" laws.
Reply 8 Share

esp jerseymke
14 hours ago
There are many conservative middle class Hispanics who could run for office and bring the city
ack to greatness..to heck with the rich white liberals and the candidates they endorse like Eric
Just make sure they are conservative -- as liberals of any demographic will lead us to

Reply 3 Share

Kaz Lad
1 day ago
Good luck Just take back the streets!
Reply 4 Share

PC
15 hours ago
He has a great attitude; however, NYC is losing tax revenues due to its deteriorating status,
ith less revenues, police salaries will be minimal. Living in the big Cities are a thing in the
remote working are replacing the need for NYC office spaces or transportation and

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Ken W
1 day ago
Gods speed in NYC criminal friendly politicians.
Reply 5 Share

going home
23 hours ago
finally, the PBA is on the right side of reason.
Traditionally, it's been as harmful three branches of government, The Walt to society as the
Co, China, Fauci, and MSM. This new stand it's taking is surprising.
Reply 1 Share

lmage
12 hours ago
Will giving more money to law enforcement officers change the mindset of the woke
oliticians? Is that protecting your officers? No… it will just extend their time exposed to the
woke agender, that’s if the law officers survive.
Hey Hendry, keep pushing against the “revolving door” and other woke policies. Get law and
first then push for better benefits.

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J T
22 hours ago
They always vow to do something until they get into a position or office and see who is in

Reply 1 Share

Crys Tal
1 day ago
Isn't this a position that police officers need to be voted on? How was he appointed?
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Horace Mann
1 day ago
as a young cop with a wife who was a [public school] teacher ..

I don't like gov't workers. I REALLY don't like two-gov't worker couples.

The PBA sought .. a bill that would have boosted cops’ pensions

Abolish public unions. Abolish PERS.

..implores his members to vote for politicians who support them.

Gov't workers, their domestic partners and financial dependants, should be INELIGIBLE to
in a general election.

I'm not knee-jerk, "defund" the cops type. I believe that the county sheriff is a necessary evil.
a
aybe in a big city, also a few top deputies. Anything beyond that, e.g. the lumbering,
ureaucratic NYPD, is just Big Gov't which always delivers a low quality service at the highest
tax cost. I'd just arm and deputize every civilian. (Where I live, the militia fills the role
police backup.)

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Ralph 1492
5 hours ago
He looks so fresh , almost like he's been in that PBA office a long time. Hope he's in touch with
street cop
Reply 1 Share

Billybob
13 hours ago
Yeah he sounds good but let's be realistic nothing is going to change in NYC as the public still
to the pols and vote democrat.
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P R
7 hours ago
One tool lost its edge, time to bring in the new sharpened tool.

Nothing will change. This guy will draw his salary NYC PLUS a 'salary' for being PBA Pres and
do neither job well, just like his predecessor.
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Just "M"
12 hours ago
Guess he missed the part, about there is a concentrated, focused effort to remove law
nationwide...

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MIDDLE CLASS VICTIM!

1 day ago
Heres a novel idea: DONT STEAL FROM THE UNION MEMBERSHIP!!!
Reply 1 Share

Guido Sarducci
10 hours ago
Start with the Mayor and District Attorney!
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Pro Vallone
13 hours ago
To believe any of this good mans ideas will happen is Fantasy Island. Here comes da plane

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John Berger
10 hours ago
I hope he fails. Democrats deserve to be slaughtered by their fellow democrats.

BURN LOOT MURDER! ✊

Reply 1 Share

paul morgan
11 hours ago
That would be every politician in NY. They only vote for anti police woke folk
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Retired PO
1 day ago
FOP is a lot better then the PBA!!
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Jay Poliakoff
9 hours ago
As long as people keep voting in fools, he hasn't a chance. He will either need to play the game
be out on his kiester.
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Sidney Falco
9 hours ago
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man thinks he's superior.
He's not
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Joy DVijon
5 hours ago
Fascisr cops' champion.
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Cricket888
12 hours ago
He'll be deemed a raging racist by tomorrow, if not already......
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John Doe
22 hours ago
Get em Pat!
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