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NYPD Union Sues Oversight Board For Letting People Know How Awful Some Cops Might Be
May 8, 2026 // ow that Eric Adams is gone — along with his embrace of political and police corruption — the Police Benevolent Association is back in action, claiming (in court!) the CCRB should not be allowed to release misconduct files the CCRB is legally allowed to release. Samantha Max has more details for Gothamist: New York City’s largest police union is suing the watchdog agency that investigates allegations of officer misconduct, saying the Civilian Complaint Review Board has stigmatized officers by sharing “inflammatory” records related to unsubstantiated allegations of sexual misconduct, bias-based policing and lying. The Police Benevolent Association is urging the CCRB to redact officers’ identifying information when it turns over records related to these three categories of misconduct, if the officers were not found guilty of wrongdoing.
Dem congressional candidate arrested at May Day protest that blocked Wall Street
May 4, 2026 // At least five people — including a Queens congressional candidate — were arrested Friday as part of a May Day protest outside the New York Stock Exchange. Democrat Chuck Park was cuffed while blocking the entrances to Wall Street, his team confirmed.
NYPD sergeants union honcho gets zero jail time for tax fraud tied to disgraced ex boss Ed Mullins
March 30, 2026 // The bogus tax returns were filed in 2018 and 2019, as his former boss and longtime friend Mullins was being probed for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars in union dues to splurge on high-end meals, clothes and other goodies. Ostermann kept his job as the union’s controller even after he’d already pleaded guilty in the case — a fact that Judge Schofield said she factored in while deciding not to jail him. “The union still trusts you, which I think is noteworthy,” Schofield said in court Tuesday.
NYPD sergeants union honcho gets zero jail time for tax fraud tied to disgraced ex boss Ed Mullins
March 26, 2026 // Dennis Ostermann, who had served as controller of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, claimed he “couldn’t measure his remorse” as he was sentenced to two years of probation for lying on his tax returns about steering $150,000 to his embattled ex-SBA boss Ed Mullins. “I hope that you see that this lapse in judgment will be in my forethoughts for the rest of my life,” the 68-year-old, reading from a prepared written statement, told Judge Lorna Schofield during a hearing in Manhattan federal court. “I’ve always prided myself on doing the right thing,” added Ostermann, who was axed by the union Tuesday.
GOP gov hopeful Blakeman woos NY labor, blasts Hochul vetoes of union friendly bills
January 7, 2026 // Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman blasted Gov. Kathy Hochul for vetoing a bill that would have required two operators on every MTA train — as he makes an aggressive push to snag some union support from his Democratic rival. Blakeman, who is now serving as Nassau County executive, criticized Hochul for knocking down a union-backed bill that would have required two operators on every Metropolitan Transportation Authority train as well as a series of bills that would’ve sweetened pensions and benefits for law enforcement.
NYPD, PBA strike deal to keep 31 rookie cops deemed unfit during hiring process on the force: ‘Fair, down the middle compromise’
December 30, 2025 // A crew of 31 NYPD rookie officers, whom the city tried to boot after discovering shocking hiring errors, will now be allowed to stay on the force after the department and union officials struck a deal. The NYPD and Police Benevolent Association settled a lengthy legal fight over the department’s attempt to purge officers and cadets it claimed were unlawfully handed badges in the last two years, despite flawed psychological evaluations and hidden criminal histories.
Houston police union recruits ‘disgusted’ NYPD officers after New York City elects Mamdani
November 5, 2025 // The Houston union posted another flyer which listed the benefits of their the police force. From a "36.5% pay raise just approved over 5 years" to "affordable housing" and "supportive citizens," the Houston union sought to seize on what could be a life-changing reality for cops in the Big Apple under Mamdani’s leadership.
‘Scabby the Rat’ mascot slashed outside reopening of iconic NYC eatery Babbo — sparking cops’ raid
November 3, 2025 // Then Haack said he turned to his rat and saw where the hissing sound was coming from: a fresh, 8-inch gaping hole on its right thigh. “The man who approached me is still outside and some others and they kind of chuckle, acknowledging what just happened,” Haack said. “I’m sure they at least found it funny.” Haack called 911. Within five minutes, up to 10 NYPD officer arrived at the restaurant’s Waverly Place address in squad cars with their lights and sirens blaring.
Columbia GRADS (Graduate Researchers Against Discrimination and Suppression) Hit UAW Union With Federal Labor Board Charges
September 25, 2025 // While federal law conditions union bosses’ monopoly bargaining powers on a nebulous “duty of fair representation,” union officials often ignore this duty and discriminate against those who oppose the union’s control.
Several NYPD unions endorse Mayor Adams despite corruption allegations
July 20, 2025 // “Everybody running for office right now for the mayor… they all have plans on how they're going to reduce crime. Those are plans. We have action that has been working. Why do you want to change that?” John Nuthall, a spokesperson for the rank-and-file union, the Police Benevolent Association, said that body is not prepared to make an endorsement at this stage in the mayor’s race. “We have a separate process and we’re going through that process,” Nuthall said. He declined to say which candidate the PBA may be leaning toward endorsing.