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Fresh Fish, Brooklyn Lager and Knishes on their way to Balitimore and
New York City Turns "Ravens Purple" this Evening as Conditions of Bet are Met

Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, sporting a Baltimore Ravens hat, today fulfilled the terms of his Super Bowl wager with Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley following the New York Giants' 34-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday at Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa, Florida.

As previously agreed upon, Mayor Giuliani is sending Mayor O'Malley:

• a gift certificate for two tickets to the Broadway show of Mayor O'Malley's choice;
  
  
• an assortment of fresh fish -- five three pound striped bass and two 16 pound salmon -- from the Fulton Fish market, courtesy of Caleb Haley & Company, Inc.;
  
  
• two dozen mixed knishes, including potato, cabbage, cheese and mushroom, courtesy of Mrs. Stahl's, located in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn;
  
  
• a case of Brooklyn Lager, courtesy of Brooklyn Brewery in Brooklyn;
  
  
• a case of bottled New York City tap water, courtesy of the City's Department of Environmental Protection, and;
  
  
• a copy of the Encyclopedia of New York City.

In addition, the Baltimore Ravens flag, courtesy of Modell's Sports, will fly above City Hall during the day, while City Hall will turn "Ravens Purple" under the glow of purple lights this evening.

"It's not often that New York finds itself on the losing end, but when we do, we always pay up," said Mayor Giuliani. "It is my pleasure, in the sprit of good sportsmanship, to fulfill my end of the wager with Mayor O'Malley. I hope he enjoys reading up on the history of our great City, while drinking his Brooklyn Lager, and eating his knishes. On behalf of all New York Giants fans, I want to thank the Giants for their hard work and effort this past season, and wish them the best of luck next year."