New York, California leaders make friendly World Series bets
NEW YORK - The World Series bets are officially in.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have challenged their West Coast counterparts.
Hochul issued a challenge to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
"Here's my wager to you, governor. If it turns out that I win, and I will, I'll be requiring that you display in your office some Yankees memorabilia. If the opposite occurs, we'll talk about that then, but I would have to do the same for you. So that's my wager to you, Governor Newsom, you'll have to show some of our great Yankees swag, our memorabilia, right in your office and show a lot of visitors once we win this series, so let's play ball," Hochul said.
Newsom's response?
"Hey Hochul, game on. When the Dodgers, they take home the trophy, I expect to see Dodger blue not in the corner, but proudly displayed all over your office," Newsom said. "Look, I recognize for the first time in 40 years, we've got the Dodgers and the Yankees squaring off in the World Series. Mad respect. And mad respect for the Yankees proud past, your history. But as we say in California, we're in the future business. California knows not only how to win championships, but to mint them."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams had a similar challenge for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
"My good friend, Mayor Bass, I am challenging you. If we win, you have to wear the New York Yankees jersey around City Hall in Los Angeles. If we lose, which we won't, I will wear the Dodgers jersey around City Hall here in New York. Looking forward to this great rivalry for many years, and I am waiting to see you wear New York Yankees pinstripes in City Hall in Los Angeles. We will win. Let's get it on," Adams said.
"Alright Mayor Adams, you're on. I can't wait to see you wear the Dodgers jersey in City Hall and all around New York City. Go Dodgers," Bass replied.
The bets were made before the series got started, and the Dodgers took a 1-0 lead in the fall classic.