Topical Buffalo Bills, New York State, Erie County reach 'ironclad' 30-year deal to build $1.4 billion stadium By Tim O'Shei and Jason Wolf News Reporters Mar 28, 2022 Mar 28, 2022 Updated Apr 27, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For almost as long as the Buffalo Bills franchise has existed, fans have faced a persistent fear they could lose their football team to another city.kAmpD 2 qF772=@ ?2E:G6[ z2E9J w@49F= <?@HD E92E 766=:?8 H6==] $@ 2D 8@G6C?@C[ D96 H2D 56E6C>:?65 E@ 8F2C2?E66 E96 E62>VD =@?8\E6C> 7FEFC6 :? (6DE6C? }6H *@C<]k^AmkAm“qF772=@ q:==D 72?D 92G6 6?@F89 DEC6DD[” D96 D2:5] “x 5:5 ?@E H2?E E96> E@ 92G6 E@ H@CCJ 23@FE E96 7FEFC6 @7 E96 E62>]”k^AmkAm(:E9 2 E6?E2E:G6 562= 7@C 2 ?6H DE25:F> :? ~C492C5 !2C< 2??@F?465 |@?52J :? 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What we know – and don't know – about what taxpayers will spend on new Bills stadium New York and Erie County provided some clarity on how much the public will spend on a new, $1.4 billion Buffalo Bills stadium. But government …
In announcing Bills stadium deal, Hochul controls message during an election year The stadium deal, which the governor said will result in the biggest construction project in Western New York history, now appears to kick off…
State releases deal memo for Bills stadium and New York's share may be covered by casino revenues The state has not released a document outlining the terms of the agreement that could specify the sources of public funding for the $1.4 billi…
10 takeaways: What the memorandum of understanding tells us about Bills stadium deal While nonbinding, the 15-page MOU indicates what would be expected of New York State, Erie County and the Bills when a final deal is signed.
As Hochul struck a deal for Buffalo Bills, 'so they stay' was front of mind The justification is rooted in a fact that has been understood for decades: The Bills, which are described in a legal document summarizing the…
Poloncarz on wanting a Bills stadium in Buffalo and why it didn't happen Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz initially wanted a new Bills stadium in Buffalo. After negotiations, a deal was crafted and announced las…
Details scarce on funding for a new Bills stadium in state budget With the state budget still a work in progress Friday, despite being a week overdue, two of the most difficult things to find have been refere…
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