21.   For months, the city was trying to make the move happen.

22.   Fortunately, then-Mayor Rudolph Giuliani called on the city to try to return to a semblance of normalcy, including going out to dinner and a show.

23.   For just one evening, this city is trying not to ooze misery.

24.   Fujioka said the city had tried to convince the unions to agree to use their floating holiday for the Chavez Day -- which they rejected.

25.   Giuliani promises that the city will not try to hold troubled families together at all costs.

26.   Glendale spokesman Jerry McCoy said the city is only trying to protect its residents.

27.   Hales denies that the city is trying to legislate taste.

28.   Greenspun said the city tried its best to accommodate everyone.

29.   He said the city will also try to increase mosquito spraying.

30.   How many are used to operate profit-making leagues is something the city is trying to determine.