Following Mastro disaster, new corp counsel pick cruises through City Council

Following Mastro disaster, new corp counsel pick cruises through City Council

The City Council on Wednesday had few objections to the mayor’s pick for the city’s top attorney, a sharp contrast from their feelings toward his last pick, Randy Mastro, who withdrew his nomination after an all-day grilling from lawmakers over the summer.

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Adams makes controversial pick for city’s top atty

Adams makes controversial pick for city’s top atty

After months of anticipation, Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday nominated Randy Mastro to serve as the city’s top attorney, likely setting up yet another battle between the mayor and the City Council, whose members have already voiced their opposition to the nomination of the longtime and controversial legal figure.

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‘Slippery slope’: Mayor defends potential corp counsel pick as Council vows to reject nominee

‘Slippery slope’: Mayor defends potential corp counsel pick as Council vows to reject nominee

Mayor Eric Adams wouldn’t confirm or deny Tuesday if he plans to nominate attorney Randy Mastro to serve as the city’s next top attorney – but that didn’t stop the mayor from defending the embattled potential nominee.

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