‘“Jane said to me, ‘Well, you have 32 communities,’ ” an emotional Roger Goodell told The News. “And I said, ‘This is my community. I grew up here.’ So I do consider this home. For me and Jane, we just wanted to try to give back.”‘
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Phillips Lytle law firm gets county’s green light to oversee environmental review for new Bills stadium
‘Daniel Castle, the county’s commissioner of the Department of Environment and Planning, said that while engineer firms are often used for environmental impact studies, in this case, the county was interested in hiring Phillips Lytle because of its experience with handling real estate transfers and ensuring that the environmental review meets all legal requirements. The county would be required to transfer land to state control as part of the new Bills stadium deal.’
Bruce Smith wept at Buffalo shooting memorial Thursday, says no place for people who spew hate
‘Smith, with a tissue in his right hand and Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula’s left arm around his shoulder, wept as he stood just a football field away from where 10 people were gunned down last week. He called the victims African American pillars of Buffalo’s East Side community who were just shopping for groceries.’
As Buffalo mourns following deadly shooting, the Bills step up to help community heal
‘In a show of solidarity, the team handed out groceries and served meals to residents. All players wore black shirts that read “Choose Love.”‘
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Buffalo Bills greats visit memorial, volunteers in wake of shooting
‘”The one thing that I learned that I hear when you’re talking about each victim, somebody talking about them, is that they were here trying to help somebody else,” Thomas said. “And that right there tells you the love that people have for each other in Buffalo. We’re just at a time right now where we’re just not seeing it often enough. But man, I love being out there. I’ve been out there for about three hours. I got a lot of stuff to do, but these people keep me here just from talking to them and putting a smile on their face and taking pictures or whatever it may be. It’s like, that was a good day, it’s time to start healing. Because it is time to start healing.”‘
Pegulas, Goodell and Buffalo sports legends join community effort in shootings aftermath
‘Smith was among a laundry list of notables who were at the mobile Tops location that is operating out of a giant tent and trucks on East Ferry Street just east of Jefferson Avenue. Thursday’s moment for him, visiting the site of Saturday’s mass shooting, really touched the Hall of Fame pass rusher, who was very emotional at times over the course of the afternoon.’
‘We will make this community stronger’: Bills, Sabres owners and alumni unite to help Buffalo heal
‘”It feels like somebody just ripped the insides out of you and it hurts so bad,” Bills legend Bruce Smith said. “But we will make this community stronger, hopefully put more smiles on these folks faces, and spend some time with them and let them know that we love them.”‘
Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres alumni volunteer at Resource Council of WNY following mass shooting
‘Those who were there to volunteer included Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Jim Kelly, Terry Pegula, Kim Pegula, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Rick Jeanneret, Patrick Kaleta, Rob Ray, Marty Biron and others.’
Looking for a ‘Choose Love’ shirt the Buffalo Bills wore? Team says they will be available soon
‘Many have reached out to 7 News asking if the shirts are for sale. The Buffalo Bills made an announcement on the team’s Twitter account Thursday saying, “the only way we’re going to eradicate hatred is through love. Our “Choose Love” shirt will be made available soon.” The statement went on to say the proceeds will benefit the Buffalo 5/14 Survivors Fund and Buffalo Together Community Response Fund.’
‘This is my city, too’: Pegulas, Roger Goodell, Jim Kelly visit Buffalo mass shooting site
‘The Pegulas were joined by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, a Jamestown, N.Y. native, as well as Bills legends Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith and Thurman Thomas.’
Bills legends, Pegulas connect with community affected by Tops mass shooting
‘”Choose Love” is a motto the Bills continue to spread after Saturday’s tragedy at Tops on Jefferson Avenue that claimed 10 lives.’
Buffalo Bills legend Bruce Smith joins Al Sharpton’s calls for action
‘”Buffalo will not accept anything less than justice and accountability,” Smith said.’
Love thy neighbor | Why Kim and Terry Pegula, Roger Goodell + Bruce Smith flew to Buffalo to spread love
‘”It was something that I had to do,” Smith said. “I had to come and pay my respects, number one, to the victims of this horrific rampage of killing of innocent African Americans just going to the grocery store. And number two, to show support for this community.”‘
Buffalo Bills, Sabres, World Central Kitchen arrive to lift a bereaved community
‘Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said that all Bills, Sabres and Bandits players who were in the region came to volunteer. Mayor Byron Brown noted some players flew in for the event, including Diggs.’
New Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman excited about Bills’ Week 2 opener
‘“I’ve really enjoyed following Buffalo, big fan of what they’re doing at every level of their organization,” he said. “Love Josh Allen, as does the rest of America, and the way that that team is built. Von Miller going to Buffalo is only going to make them better.”’