Adams Nominates Randy Mastro Amid Opposition

Mayor Eric Adams has nominated Randy Mastro, a controversial attorney with a background as a top aide to Rudy Giuliani, to be New York City's top lawyer. Mastro's nomination has met with significant opposition from the City Council, with many members, including the Council’s Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, vowing to block his appointment due to his record of representing conservative causes and high-profile, contentious clients. Despite Adams' praise for Mastro as a 'world-renowned attorney' and a 'preeminent trial lawyer,' the nomination is expected to lead to a contentious confirmation battle. The council has 30 days to vote on the nomination, during which there will be a public hearing. If confirmed, Mastro plans to focus on social justice, civil rights, worker rights, and consumer affairs, while Adams faces federal investigations and lawsuits. The appointment highlights a broader struggle over the balance of power between the mayor’s office and the City Council.