PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Marc Rosenbaum, Managing Director of Berkeley Research Group, on Randy Mastro's Appointment as Corporation Counsel
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Marc Rosenbaum, Managing Director of Berkeley Research Group, strongly endorses Randy Mastro for the position of Corporation Counsel for New York City. He emphasizes Mastro's qualifications, dedication, and personal character, drawing from their 40-year friendship and professional association.
- Rosenbaum highlights Mastro's commitment to New York City, including his work against organized crime that required police protection for his family.
- He stresses Mastro's willingness to give up private sector success for public service as Corporation Counsel.
- Rosenbaum expresses concern that the City Council might make a poor decision in not appointing Mastro, comparing it to past mistakes like losing the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Marc Rosenbaum
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Is microphone on?
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Yes.
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It is.
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My name is Mark Rosenbaum.
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I'm a managing director at the Berkeley Research Group which is an economic consulting firm here in New York City.
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I was the president and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation in the late 19 nineties early 2000.
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I'm also a lawyer and a former assistant US attorney in the Southern District of New York.
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I've known Randy Mastro for more than 40 years, both as a close friend, perhaps my closest friend and as a colleague, It's an honor and a privilege to speak in favor of Randy's appointment as the next corporation counsel for the city of New York.
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I couldn't possibly think of a better, more qualified, more dedicated and more worthy person to hold that position nor do I believe could this counsel.
10:58:51
When the speaker first described the role of a corporation counsel, I thought she was actually describing Randy directly.
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I'm not gonna repeat what you've heard and read about the astounding credits and achievements that Randy's accumulated over his government service and his private practice career, including his nonprofit and long pro bono work, all in the interest of this great city.
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The city that I know he so dearly loves.
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I was actually with Randy during the time when he put his life in danger as you've heard to clean up organized crime in this city.
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And as a reward for that selfless work, He had to have 24 hour police protection for himself and his family.
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When you think about it, there's no other explanation than true dedication to the people of New York City that can explain someone of Randy's private economic success giving all that up to become New York City's Corporation Council.
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I've been around I'm seventy six years old.
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I have been around this city for a long time.
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I've seen some very bad decisions made.
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I was born and raised in Brooklyn, AND I WENT THROUGH LOSING THE BROOKLAND DAUGGES.
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I'M LOOKING AROUND AT ALL OF YOU.
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I THINK YOU'RE GOING TO BLOW THIS.
Diana Ayala
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Andrew: