Acting Mayor Mastro Leads NYC During Adams' Dominican Trip
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in the Dominican Republic to offer condolences following a deadly nightclub collapse. First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro is temporarily serving as acting mayor. Adams' trip is significant due to NYC's large Dominican population. Mastro's appointment, which bypassed City Council approval, follows controversies surrounding his previous nomination and the mayor's recent legal battles. Mastro has already issued executive orders in Adams' absence, including one allowing federal immigration officials access to Rikers Island.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in the Dominican Republic to offer condolences following a deadly nightclub collapse. First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro is temporarily serving as acting mayor. Adams' trip is significant due to NYC's large Dominican population. Mastro's appointment, which bypassed City Council approval, follows controversies surrounding his previous nomination and the mayor's recent legal battles. Mastro has already issued executive orders in Adams' absence, including one allowing federal immigration officials access to Rikers Island.
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