News Releases

Four Delaware North Companies Sportservice chefs recently teamed up to earn the gold medal at the 13th Annual Tastes of the World Chef Culinary Conference. The talented team was comprised of Delaware North Sportservice Corporate Chef Rolf Baumann, TD Banknorth Garden Executive Chef Kevin Doherty, Legends at TD Banknorth Garden Chef Patrick Kilduff and Executive Chef of Agganis Arena Paul Hartz. Fifteen different teams from North America took part in the competition and competed for American Culinary Federation medals. The Sportservice team earned 37.75 points out of 40 which was the highest team total and is considered extremely difficult to achieve.

Families looking for a chance to cool down this summer should look no further than Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa.

Delaware North Companies' Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack announces the June 29 groundbreaking of Purple Haze Center, a 10,000-square-foot standalone thoroughbred adoption facility on the racetrack's grounds. The new facility, the first of its kind on a racetrack, will serve as central headquarters for the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP).

Visitors to Niagara Falls State Park for the busy summer tourism season can get a new perspective on the Falls and its compelling history thanks to the addition of a highly popular, large-format feature film on Niagara Falls at the newly renovated Niagara Adventure Theater.

A large-format feature film on the history of Niagara Falls has been added to the “Passport to the Falls” package that allows families to see top Falls attractions at a significant discount.

Reaffirming its commitment to its long-standing airport and travel hospitality operating division, Delaware North Companies announced some important developments today. The announcement was made by Dennis Szefel, group president of the company’s hospitality operations. Delaware North Companies is a global leader in hospitality with operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway officially opened its expansion Friday. Participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony were Senator Joseph L. Bruno, Senator Hugh T. Farley, Deputy Director of the New York State Lottery Susan E. Miller, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway President, Dan Gerrity, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Jamie Hartman, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Rita Cox.

Asilomar Conference Grounds’ Executive Chef, Colin Moody, has been named the 2007 recipient of the prestigious President’s Award from the American Culinary Federation (ACF), Monterey Bay Chapter. The surprise honor, revealed during the 33rd Annual ACF Awards Gala, adds to a long list of industry accolades and accreditations that Moody has received during his impressive culinary career.

Fan balloting has proven very popular in selecting baseball’s All Star teams, and now Cleveland Indians fans can not only vote for their favorite players, but their favorite hot dog as well. Delaware North Companies Sportservice has teamed with Cleveland Indians and Sugardale Foods to create the “Indians Signature Dog” promotion for fans to choose the official hot dog at Jacobs Field.

Delaware North Companies Boston can now add indoor lacrosse events to next year's TD Banknorth's Schedule as a recent announcement revealed the 14th National Lacrosse League franchise will play out of Boston, beginning with the 2008 season.