Q&A
Concerns about Mastro potentially defending Mayor Adams too zealously
3:27:06
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45 sec
Council Member Lincoln Restler expresses concerns about Randy Mastro potentially defending Mayor Eric Adams too zealously as Corporation Counsel, rather than serving the interests of New York City.
- Restler acknowledges Mastro's noble work and worthy causes throughout his career
- He expresses worry that Mastro might go to extremes in defending Eric Adams
- Restler hopes to hear more from Mastro to address these concerns
- Mastro attempts to respond but is cut off as the hearing moves to the next council member
- The exchange highlights the tension between Mastro's past record and concerns about his potential future role
Lincoln Restler
3:27:06
and I do.
3:27:07
I really do.
3:27:07
I think you've done noble work over the course of your career.
3:27:10
Many you fought for many causes that are worthy of admiration.
3:27:15
And I also think that when you defend somebody, you go to extremes in doing so.
3:27:22
And I am concerned that as Corporation Council, you would go to extremes in defending Eric Adams rather than the city of New York.
3:27:30
And that is something that I'm hoping to hear more from you today as we make our decisions.
Randy Mastro
3:27:36
I'm happy to tell you more right now.
Keith Powers
3:27:38
We're gonna move along.
Randy Mastro
3:27:39
I'm sorry.
Keith Powers
3:27:39
It's okay.
3:27:40
We a lot with a long list of counselors here, I wanna make sure we we are moving the hearing in the right direction.
3:27:46
We're gonna go now to counselor Farius followed by counselor start there.
