Instead, the mayor has encouraged people to rebuild anywhere they want in the city.

But the Mayor, offering free legal advice, encouraged residents not to sign anything.

And yesterday, the none-too-timid Mayor encouraged him to go right ahead.

The Mayor also encouraged the task force to help strike a proper balance in how the police were publicly portrayed.

The Mayor encouraged people to dress in orange and brown - the team colors - and many did.

The mayor also encouraged people to report bias crimes or threats to the police or 311.

The mayor encouraged McKenzie and his wife to purchase the property.

"The mayor really encouraged that kind of thinking - repositioning New York City's economy to compete with other cities in the 21st century."

The new mayor, Harmon W. Perry, did not encourage planning and opposed full realization of the plan.

In these difficult economic times, it is especially important that the mayor encourage not only the construction of new buildings but also the redevelopment of existing ones.