Pat Smith

Patrick Smith has decades of experience across journalism, communications, public policy and New York City politics. Mr. Smith began his career in journalism at the Bucks County Courier Times and the Philadelphia Daily News before dedicating 12 years to the New York Post. At the New York Post, Smith served as Night City Editor, City Hall reporter, special assignment reporter and Brooklyn editor. From there, he went on to serve as the Public Affairs Director to then Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden. In 1992, he advised Bill Clinton’s Presidential campaign on how best to message and campaign throughout Brooklyn. Mr. Smith then spent nearly 30 years at Rubenstein where he rose to Managing Director. While at Rubenstein, he led many public policy-driven initiatives for their clients including founding the Quinnipiac University Poll and growing the NYC Veterans Day Parade to the largest in the nation. Mr. Smith Retired in 2020 but remains a very active member of his community, namely as the President of the Battery Park City Homeowners Coalition and as a father and grandfather.  

"I am honored to be appointed Interim Chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board by Mayor Eric Adams. This Agency plays a vital role in public safety for all New Yorkers, and I look forward to leading in a diligent, fair, and unbiased manner. I am grateful to the Mayor for placing his trust in me to serve in this vital position."