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Delaware North Lobbying for Tax Breaks Amid Ethics Concerns

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What happened

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Delaware North lobbied Carl Heastie to secure tax breaks for its slot machine operations. The company recently received an $18 million tax break from the state. Reports also indicate that Bill Hochul, Governor Kathy Hochul’s husband, received nearly $200,000 in deferred compensation from Delaware North, despite claims of cutting ties with the company.

From nypost.com

Why it matters

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The lobbying effort relates to a significant tax break granted to Delaware North, which operates under state laws. Watchdogs are calling for a probe into whether continued payments to Bill Hochul violate state ethics rules, following Governor Kathy Hochul lifting her recusal in 2023.

From nypost.com

Who's involved

  • Delaware NorthHospitality company that lobbied for tax breaks and received $18 million in tax relief.
  • Carl HeastieAssembly Speaker who was lobbied by Delaware North to secure tax breaks.
  • Kathy HochulGovernor whose husband received compensation from Delaware North, leading to ethics scrutiny.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • New York State AssemblySpeculative

    Lobbying pressure could influence the legislative output and tax policy of the New York State Assembly.

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