The Commissioner of Health in New York City, Stephen C. Joseph, conceded that all these objections have some weight.

The Department's Commissioner, Audrey Rowe, conceded that the plans could result in additional homelessness and that money had been shifted to the Department of Human Resources budget for that purpose.

The Commissioner conceded that systemic problems remain in the prevention units.

The Commissioner conceded that not all non-citizens may wish to gain citizenship status but did not explore this possibility further.

"That's true," the Commissioner conceded.

But in some sections, the Commissioner conceded, whole stretches of highway have been dark.

At the event, the Commissioner conceded that coming up with this fifth leg will not be easy.

The Commissioner conceded that the expenditures were "necessary" within the meaning of 23(a).

The Commissioner conceded that there have been a fair number of injuries inflicted on the officers by prisoners - from injured backs and broken noses to stabbings.

But the Commissioner concedes that the state is meeting only 60 percent of its need for outpatient programs, and only half the need in New York City and on Long Island.