Adams picks ex-Giuliani aide Randy Mastro as deputy mayor in City Hall reboot

Mayor Eric Adams Appoints Randy Mastro as First Deputy Mayor

Mayor Eric Adams has selected Randy Mastro to serve as the first deputy mayor, a position that Mastro previously held during Rudy Giuliani’s administration. This decision comes as part of a larger leadership restructuring by Adams following the resignation of four top aides in response to the Justice Department’s actions against a corruption case involving the mayor.

“Randy is a storied and impressive New Yorker with a track record of success in the face of some of the city and nation’s most challenging times,” Adams said in a statement.

The former federal prosecutor was previously nominated by Adams to be the city’s corporation counsel, but withdrew from consideration in September due to lack of City Council approval. However, discussions about bringing Mastro back into the administration had been ongoing in the weeks leading up to Thursday’s announcement.

“I am honored to serve the city again and grateful to Mayor Adams for affording me this opportunity,” Mastro said in a statement.

“Like so many New Yorkers, I love this city and want it to succeed.”