{"id":423513,"date":"2022-03-30T00:43:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T21:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/kathy-hochuls-husband-could-benefit-from-buffalo-bills-deal\/"},"modified":"2022-03-30T00:43:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T21:43:18","slug":"kathy-hochuls-husband-could-benefit-from-buffalo-bills-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kathy-hochuls-husband-could-benefit-from-buffalo-bills-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"#Kathy Hochul&#8217;s husband could benefit from Buffalo Bills deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41df33430c4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41df33430c4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kathy-hochuls-husband-could-benefit-from-buffalo-bills-deal\/#%E2%80%9CKathy_Hochuls_husband_could_benefit_from_Buffalo_Bills_deal%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Kathy Hochul&#8217;s husband could benefit from Buffalo Bills deal&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CKathy_Hochuls_husband_could_benefit_from_Buffalo_Bills_deal%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Kathy Hochul&#8217;s husband could benefit from Buffalo Bills deal&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The $850 million, taxpayer-funded deal to build a $1.4 billion stadium for the Buffalo Bills is not only a touchdown for upstate fans of star quarterback Josh Allen \u2014 it\u2019s also a big win for the firm of Gov. Kathy Hochul\u2019s husband.<\/p>\n<p>Bill Hochul is senior vice president and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> counsel for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delawarenorth.com\/venues\/highmark-stadium\">Delaware North<\/a>, the major food concessionaire at the Buffalo Bills\u2019 current Highmark Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Delaware North and its employees stand to potentially benefit from another 30 years of work at the new stadium, assuming the Buffalo-based firm keeps the concession.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDelaware North has operated concessions, premium dining and retail services at Highmark Stadium since 1992. The 71,870-seat venue is home of the NFL\u2019s Buffalo Bills,\u201d a summary on the firm\u2019s website says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDelaware North\u2019s culinary team creates locally and regionally inspired fare for the stadium\u2019s 66 concession outlets. Premium dining includes 123 suites and seven clubs offering in-seat service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDelaware North manages 19 retail outlets, including a year-round team store and 18 permanent and portable stands.,\u201d the firm says.<\/p>\n<p>Albany insiders pointed out Tuesday how Bill Hochul\u2019s firm benefits from the stadium deal at a time when Gov. Hochul is facing criticism that the $600 million state taxpayer subsidy for the new Bills\u2019 stadium area smacks of corporate welfare. Erie County kicks in another $250 million to pay for the new stadium, with the Bills\u2019 kicking in the rest of the $1.4 billion costs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-006-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Kathy Hochul Bill Hochul\" class=\"wp-image-21706938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-006-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-006-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-006-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Bill Hochul is the Senior Vice President of Delaware North, the company that\u2019s  operated concessions at Highmark Stadium since the 1990s. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Post first reported about the massive tax subsidies planned for the new Bills stadium on March 11.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the biggest winners of this bad stadium deal is Delaware North. Delaware North will make far more money from additional new food service and beverage business in the new stadium,\u201d said John Kaehny, executive director of the government watchdog group Reinvent Albany.<\/p>\n<p>Kaehny asked how Hochul avoided a conflict in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roving the Bills\u2019 stadium deal \u201cwhen her husband\u2019s firm, Delaware North, is one of the big winners.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is such a bad deal for the taxpayers it\u2019s mind boggling,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>One veteran Albany lobbyist also questioned the role of the governor pushing the generous Bills\u2019 stadium deal, given Delaware North\u2019s business with the football team.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-001.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21706966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-001.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-001.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-001.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Critics of the stadium deal call it corporate welfare.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cShe absolutely should have recused herself \u2014 her spouse has a direct financial interest,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n    <\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWorse yet, the whole deal was negotiated behind closed doors \u2014 with NFL owners far more informed than any legislators.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hochul signed an ethics recusal memo on Aug. 23 vowing to avoid any direct interactions with Delaware North, her husband\u2019s firm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs governor you will not use your position to benefit the interests of Delaware North,\u201d said the memo prepared by ethics officer David Perino.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGovernor Hochul is committed to the strictest ethical standards and restoring trust in government. Delaware North is not a party to the negotiations and any future decisions about vendors at the new stadium would be made by the Bills alone,\u201d said Hochul spokeswoman Hazel<br \/>Crampton-Hays.<\/p>\n<p>Hochul\u2019s office also said the governor has a duty to advocate and promote the best interests of the state. She oversees the state\u2019s finances and her responsibility as New York\u2019s chief advocate is \u201cnon-delegable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Delaware North is not party to the negotiations with the Bills and the interests of Delaware North are \u201cspeculative and indirect\u201d, the governor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Bill Hochul is recused from all New York State business activities, the governor\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n<p>Delaware North said Bill Hochul and the firm had no role in the Bills\u2019 stadium negotiations with Hochul, state or local officials or the team.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-004.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"New York Governor Kathy Hochul Bill Hochul.\" class=\"wp-image-21706994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-004.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-004.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/buffalo-bills-hochul-004.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Some also say Kathy Hochul should have recused herself since her husband could have a financial interest in the deal. <\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cBill Hochul was not involved in the Bills\u2019 stadium negotiations \u2014 nor was Delaware North. We have been proud to serve as the concessions provider for Highmark Stadium since 1992,\u201d said Delaware North spokesman Glen White.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesman for the Buffalo Bills said the concession with Delaware North expires at the end of the 2022 season and the team will put the contract out for competitive bid next year.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, one of Hochul\u2019s Democratic primary opponents, Long Island Rep. Tom Suozzi, also slammed the Hochul-Delaware North connection.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s the biggest giveaway in NFL history (for 8 home <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s per year) and Hochul\u2019s husband just happens to represent Delaware North, which has the concessions contract in the current stadium. 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