I contended yesterday that the Daily Telegraph's sting on Sam Allardyce was justified.
The bank contended yesterday before Judge Allan L. Gropper that $1 million in equipment should revert back to it.
Mr. Antuofermo's lawyer, Robert C. Brown, contended yesterday that the law has been unfairly applied against his client.
Mr. Green's advisers contended yesterday that Mr. Giuliani's actions were causing problems for Mr. Ferrer as well.
Critics of Mayor Giuliani, including the Democratic mayoral candidates, contended yesterday that the money was available to pay for the programs cut by Mr. Levy.
Mr. Giuliani contended yesterday that his budget would actually reduce spending slightly in the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.
In Manhattan, Mr. Shargel contended yesterday before the three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit that his client is being penalized because of his notorious last name.
Russia's figure skating federation contended yesterday that two French officials were suspended last week to justify the awarding of duplicate gold medals in pairs at the Salt Lake City Olympics.
The Republican minority leader in the Assembly, Paul DiGaetano, a Republican of Rutherford, contended yesterday that the Democratic map caused the defeat of at least four of the nine Republican Assembly candidates who lost in November 2001.
In addressing the House subcomittee on capital markets, insurance and government-sponsored enterprises, Mr. Fisher contended yesterday that the recent compromise appeared sufficient for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
But some elected officials contended yesterday that a routing change in the Bronx being considered by New York City Transit could make the 72nd Street station, already one of the most crowded in the city, more packed and even dangerous.
