Randy Mastro Withdraws Nomination as NYC Lawyer

Randy Mastro has withdrawn his nomination to be New York City's corporation counsel following a contentious confirmation hearing where he faced significant opposition from City Council members. Mastro criticized the process as 'unfair', claiming council members had predetermined their opposition due to his conservative affiliations and past work under Rudy Giuliani. His withdrawal comes just before a scheduled vote that was expected to overwhelmingly reject his nomination. Mayor Eric Adams expressed disappointment, stating that politics had unfairly influenced the process, depriving New Yorkers of a qualified candidate. Mastro's nomination faced backlash not only due to his conservative background but also due to allegations of sexism raised during the hearing by a former aide to Governor Chris Christie. Adams thanked Mastro for his willingness to serve and acknowledged the challenges he faced during the confirmation process.