Introducing A-J Mubarak and Anthony Milo

PBA President Pat Lynch has appointed the Transit Division's own Mubarak Abdul-Jabbar — "A.J.," to those who know him — to succeed John Loud as the PBA's Second Vice President. When the appointment was announced in July, the media made much of the history Abdul-Jabbar was making by becoming the first African-American to serve on the union's governing board — the top five. But Lynch pointed out that that wasn't the reason he named him. It was because of his experience and record of accomplishment over many years of serving New York City police officers, Lynch said.

"Abdul-Jabbar has been active in the union practically since his first day on the job with the Transit Police Department back in 1983," said Lynch. "He has worked hard for the police officers we represent and has been a committed member of this organization. "We are proud to have him as an executive officer of this great union and I know he'll continue to work hard for all our officers," Lynch added.

Raised in Harlem and the South Bronx, Abdul-Jabbar was educated at Hunter College and Columbia University, which he attended on a scholarship. The possibility of a career in law yielded to the demands of raising a young family, and he joined the Transit Police. After just a year on the job, he became active as a delegate in the Transit PBA. With the 1995 merger, Abdul-Jabbar became an NYPD PBA delegate, was appointed Transit Coordinator in December 1996 and was elected Transit Financial Secretary in 1999. Lynch announced his appointment as Second Vice President at a board meeting July 28.

Lynch paid tribute to the new Second Vice President's predecessor, John Loud:

"Abdul-Jabbar will have tough shoes to fill as he picks up where John leaves off. We thank John for his loyalty and hard work for the members of this great union and the people of New York, whom he has served and protected so well over the past 30 years."

Pat Lynch has appointed Anthony Milo to succeed Robert Genco, who has retired, as PBA Housing Bureau Trustee.

"Tony" was appointed to the New York City Housing Police Department in January 1988 and while in the Academy won the Physical Fitness Award. In July of that year, he was assigned to the Field Training Unit in PSA 3. After a couple of months in that command, he was assigned to PSA 4, and in July 1990 moved over to PSA 5, his current command.

Tony became active in the Housing PBA in July 1991, soon after he came on the job, when he was elected delegate. He became an NYPD PBA delegate with the 1995 merger and has served the membership with distinction in both services.

He was appointed Housing Trustee last August.

Tony lives on Long Island with his wife and three sons.