Largest Municipal Police Union in the Nation Puts Support Behind McGrath
(Long Island, NY) The New York City Police PBA, the largest municipal police union in the nation and represents nearly 50,000 active and retired NYC police officers, today announced its endorsement of Chris McGrath for the Special Election in New York State Senate’s Ninth District.
“I am thrilled to receive the endorsement of the New York City PBA. The overwhelming support from law enforcement throughout the district and region has been tremendous. Our officers are some of the bravest men and women in the nation and I look forward to proudly representing them in the State Senate,” said Chris McGrath.
Patrick J. Lynch, president of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of the City of New York–the nation’s largest municipal police union, — said: “We are proud to announce the endorsement of Chris McGrath for State Senate in the Special Election for New York State Senate’s Ninth District. New York City police officers face great dangers every time they put on the uniform and are still underappreciated by many of those we protect. We firmly believe that Chris McGrath has the best interests of the public and New York City police officers in mind and that he will be an outstanding representative in Albany for all.”
The endorsement of the New York City Police PBA adds to a growing list of over 28 endorsements including:
- Nassau County Police Benevolent Association
- Court Officers Association of Nassau County
- CSEA
- Business Council of New York State, Inc.
- New York State Parks PBA
- New York State Court Officers Association
- Uniformed Fire Officers Association
- Nassau County Detectives Association
- The Fraternal Order of Court Officers New York State
- Superior Officers Association Police Department of Nassau County
- New York Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA)
- Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors F.D.N.Y.. Local 2507
- Uniformed EMS Officers Union, Local 3621 – FDNY
- Uniformed Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent Association – FDNY
- Local 246, SEIA, Automotive Mechanical
- Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association
- Nassau County Police Medic Association
- Fire Marshal Benevolent Association of Nassau County
- Rockland County Patrolman Benevolent Association
- Suffolk County Court Employees Association
- Suffolk County Corrections Officers Association
- Nassau County Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association
- Nassau County Sherriff’s Correction Officers Benevolent Association
- Nassau County Police Medic Association
- Fire Marshal Benevolent Association of Nassau County
- The Council of Administrators & Supervisors
- Empire State Supervisors & Administrators Association
- Service Station Dealers of Greater New York
Chris McGrath is a candidate for the New York State Senate (SD-9.) He is not a politician, has never before run for elected office, and is a lifelong resident of the district. Chris has spent the majority of his career and personal life giving back to people in need. Following the devastating attacks of 9/11, Chris’s firm represented, pro-bono, the brave men and women who were first responders who helped in the search and recovering efforts at Ground Zero. As a member of the community, Chris, is involved in many civic and charitable organizations. He is a distinguished past president of Peninsula Kiwanis, creating the organization’s foundation for underprivileged and handicapped children. www.ChrisMcGrathForSenate.com
