When asked, the mayor denied having said such a thing.

The Mayor, who is married, took note of the reports and denied making any purchase.

Through a spokesman last night, the Mayor denied making such a statement.

The mayor has repeatedly denied that ever using drugs and did so again tonight.

The former mayor also denied any knowledge of his wife's finances, or even whether she was employed.

The city's mayor, however, denied the two incidents were linked.

The Mayor also denied yesterday that he had ordered her resignation.

The mayor acknowledged having relations with adult men but denied doing anything illegal.

The Mayor admitted having a "personal" relationship with her but denied any dealings in drugs.