Mayor Eric Adams hit Randy Mastro, who became the first vice mayor on Thursday, about six months after his lawyer stopped making an unlucky bid to become the Big Apple's top lawyer.
Mastro, who was deputy mayor under Rudy Giuliani's administration, will return to city hall as part of Adams's reboot of leadership after the Justice Department resigns following the Justice Department's move to counteract the Hezoner corruption case.
“Randy is a renowned and impressive New Yorker with a track record of success in facing some of the most challenging times of the city and the country,” Adams said in a statement.
The former federal prosecutor was appointed by Adams last year as an attorney for the city's corporation, but Mastro was drawn from consideration in September after it became clear that the city council had no interest in approving the appointment.
However, there were discussions over the weeks leading up to Thursday's announcement about Mastro's entry into power, sources told the Post.
“I am honored to be grateful to Mayor Adams for serving the city again and for giving me this opportunity,” Mastro said in a statement.
“Like many New Yorkers, I love this city and want to be successful.”
