The $850 million, taxpayer-funded deal to build a $1.4 billion stadium for the Buffalo Bills is potentially a big win for the firm of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s husband.
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.
“Delaware North manages 19 retail outlets, including a year-round team store and 18 permanent and portable stands.,” the firm says. Kaehny asked how Hochul avoided a conflict in approving the Bills’ stadium deal “when her husband’s firm, Delaware North, is one of the big winners.”One veteran Albany lobbyist also questioned the role of the governor pushing the generous Bills’ stadium deal, given Delaware North’s business with the football team.“She absolutely should have recused herself — her spouse has a direct financial interest,” the source said.
Hochul put out a press release Tuesday insisting she has abided by the vow to recuse herself from any dealings with her husband’s firm. Delaware North said Bill Hochul and the firm had no role in the Bills’ stadium negotiations with Hochul, state or local officials or the team.
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