As days go on things are getting a little clearer on the bids. Paul Tokasz (state majority leader) was on WGR this morning and reported the following about the Hamister bid:
To keep the Sabres in Buffalo Hamister is asking the following from the state:
1. Extention of $23 million in preexisting loans
2. $10 million loans from the NYS State Empire Development Zone Fund for arena improvements
ALL monies have to be repaid: HAMISTER DOESN'T GET A DIME.
The state has the option to forgive any or all loans should they see fit. This has happened numerous times within the state on various projects.