Archives of the Mayor's Press Office

MAYOR GIULIANI AND MAYOR SCHELL OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
PLACE FRIENDLY WAGER ON THE OUTCOME OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

New York Yankees to Challenge The Seattle Mariners
for a spot In the World Series

Should the New York Yankees lose, Mayor Giuliani will:

• Arrange for a complimentary weekend vacation stay for two in New York's Millenium Broadway Hotel, located in famed Times Square.
  
  
• Offer dinner for two at the Tribeca Grill, one of the City's best restaurants, located in Manhattan's trendy and vibrant Tribeca neighborhood.
  
  
• Provide tickets for a Broadway show at a Nederlander Theatre, Times Square.
  
  
• Send a case of Nathan's World Famous hot dogs (240 hot dogs) along with a supply of buns and mustard. To many, Nathan's hot dogs are an integral part of the storied New York baseball tradition. Nathan's hot dogs are sold today in both Yankee Stadium, and at the new KeySpan Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones.
  
  
• The Mayor will also send 4 dozen assorted bagels from H & H Bagels, considered by many to be the best bagels made in New York City and the country, and two of H&H's "The Taste of New York," a special gift package each containing 2 dozen bagels, cream cheese, lox and coffee mugs.
  
  
• Additionally, the Mayor will send a of side smoked salmon from Zabar's, an Upper West Side landmark deli and catering establishment, which has been a family-run institution in New York City for 67 years.
  
  
• Finally, a case of delicious Stella Doro cookies, made in the Bronx, home of the NY Yankees, will also be sent to Mayor Schell.

"The exciting and historic win last night by the Yankees which propelled them into the American League Championship Series was the kind of uplifting, shot-in-the-arm experience that all New Yorkers deserved," said Mayor Giuliani. "The Yankees' sensational come-from-behind performance typifies what we all feel these days - that New York is on the rebound, and that we'll be back stronger and more determined than ever! I wish the Yankees good luck in their upcoming series, and look forward to watching them compete in their fifth World Series in the last 6 years."

Should the Seattle Mariners lose, Mayor Schell will:

• Arrange for a weekend vacation stay for two at the Edgewater Hotel, located in the waterfront district of downtown Seattle. The Mayor will be offered the "Beatles Room," the room in which The Beatles stayed during their visit to Seattle. Additionally, dinner for two at "67," the Hotel's restaurant will also be included.
  
  
• Mayor Schell will also send one fresh king salmon, and a case of delicious Washington apples, both from purveyors in world-famous Pike Place Market.
  
  
• Complimentary City Passes to many of Seattle's major attractions will also be provided, including tickets to the Space Needle, the Seattle Aquarium, the Seattle Center, the Museum of Flight and the Experience Music Project, among others.
  
  
• Finally, Mayor Schell will ship a magnum of a Washington Siraz, from the Washington Wine Commission.