Mayor Eric Adams tapped Randy Mastro to be first deputy mayor Thursday about six months after the lawyer dropped an ill-fated bid to become the Big Apple’s top attorney.
Mastro, who was a deputy mayor under Rudy Giuliani’s administration, will return to City Hall as part of a leadership reboot by Adams after four of his top aides resigned following the Justice Department’s move to quash Hizzoner’s corruption case.
“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 ex-federal prosecutor was nominated by Adams last year to be the city’s corporation counsel, but Mastro pulled out of consideration in September after it was clear the City Council had no interest in approving the appointment.
But there had been talks about bringing Mastro aboard the administration for weeks leading up to Thursday’s announcement, sources told The Post.
“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.”
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