In each year's executive budget, the Mayor must request the money needed to maintain city properties.

The Mayor has requested a smaller increase for vacant apartments of 8.5 percent.

Governor Ridge has said he would be willing to order a takeover if the mayor requested it.

The Mayor and the others requested that their selections be "seriously considered to serve on the search panel."

On zoning changes, special permits and land-use plans, however, the Mayor can request such a review.

In response the Mayor requested assistance from the Home Office.

The Mayor has requested that tenants be selected by a citywide lottery.

Earlier this year, though, the mayor requested and received permission from Albany to borrow $1.5 billion to pay for operating expenses.

A week later, when the situation seemed under control, the mayor lifted the curfew and requested the withdrawal of the National Guard.

Mr. Michael said further cuts were needed because the state was reluctant to provide most of the additional aid the Mayor had requested.