By 5 Towns Central Staff

NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 2, 2026) — Thousands of New York City police officers will have to wait longer than expected to receive their Fourth of July holiday pay after the NYPD confirmed that the payments have been delayed due to what it described as an internal processing error.

Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry informed union members Wednesday that the holiday compensation, which is typically included in the second paycheck of July, will instead be issued during the third week of the month. Hendry said the union has filed a formal grievance, arguing that the delay violates the department’s labor agreement.

The delayed payments come as officers are working extended 12-hour shifts amid heightened security preparations for Independence Day celebrations and a prolonged stretch of extreme heat across the city.

In a statement, the NYPD acknowledged the payroll issue, calling it an “internal processing error” and saying officials are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

The delay follows a similar payroll issue earlier this year, when officers experienced postponed paychecks after city officials attributed the problem to payroll system tax updates shortly after Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office.

The Police Benevolent Association said it will continue pursuing the grievance until affected officers receive the compensation they are owed.