Mayor Adams defends ex-Giuliani aide Randy Mastro, likely pick as the city’s next top lawyer, as City Council opposition grows

Randy Mastro seems to be the latest sticking point between Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council.

Amid mounting opposition to Mayor Adams’ potential nomination of the controversial attorney and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani administration alum as the city’s next top lawyer, Hizzoner on Tuesday sought to defend the experienced litigator’s record.