Patrick Hendry, the new head of New York City’s police officers’ union, has much in common with his predecessor: Their mothers are from Ireland.
They grew up in Queens, the sons of union men.
And they believe a police union must defend officers, even those accused of wrongdoing.
For nearly a quarter century, the booming voice of Mr. Lynch, who stepped down June 30, made the union a key player in New York politics.
Now Mr. Hendry, 51, who is untested as a public figure, must decide whether he will deviate from that path.
Persons:
Patrick Hendry, Hendry, Patrick J, Lynch, Rudolph W, Giuliani, Bill de Blasio, Donald J, Trump, watchdogs
Organizations:
Police Benevolent Association, Department
Locations:
York, Ireland, Queens, New York