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‘”They want something where people can actually stay in Orchard Park and shop at boutiques and go to restaurants. Right now people don’t do that. They come here and as soon as the game is over they leave and often find somewhere else to stay. This would be a real boost for Orchard Park. It’s a long time coming,” he added.’

‘”I think that being there’s a new stadium going in, it’s important that it is rezoned around the stadium, especially for commercial use. That brings a lot of opportunity for other businesses,” said Bernadette Singer, operations manager at Prohibition 2020 at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Abbott Road. “More businesses that come, the more traffic, so that’s really good for us.”‘

‘Douglas Development filed a permit application to put up the temporary banner in late August, but a city spokesperson tells WBEN the company erected the banner before receiving the permit.’

‘”I think this is great, and I think it’s really cool. It’s like a sense of community,” said Alexia Calcatera from Amherst. “It’s bringing people together, and it’s really historic that building, the Statler. It’s great.”‘

‘A building-sized mural featuring the Buffalo Bills quarterback began to emerge on the side of the Statler Building over the weekend downtown. It’s an eye-catching ad for Gatorade and says, “Is it in you?”‘

‘According to a spokesperson with the Tua Foundation early Friday morning, they received over 900 donations online, and that number continues to grow into the afternoon.’

‘Perhaps the biggest party environment outside of Western New York for Bills fans every season takes place in South Florida when the team embarks on its yearly matchup with the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Several thousand Bills fans will gather every year to not only celebrate their favorite team, but also meet with other dedicated Bills fans from around the world.’

‘Ring says a lot of the businesses depend on these events to boost their revenues, and it’s a shot in the arm to have these opportunities during non-traditional Chippewa business days.’

‘”I was really concerned the first half, and I thought that some of the refs’ calls were undesirable. But I was really happy they pulled it out. The second half was so much better. The defense came alive in the second half,” said Bills fan Theresa from Rochester after the victory.’

‘Crews are now 15 months into the construction of the new state-of-the-art football stadium, which is slated to open ahead of the 2026 NFL season. At that point, the Buffalo Bills will move in to the new facility, while demolition of the old stadium across the street will then commence.’

‘Channel 2 reports the team has sold 3,602 club level PSL’s were sold between March 13 and June 30. The Bills submitted the report to the Empire State Development Corporation. Sales amount to $65 million.’

‘”It’s a novelty thing,” said Michael Angelucci, Certified Financial Planner with Level Financial Advisors. “It’s not anything that’s going to make anybody a lot of money, depending on how much you invest. But it’s fun for people who want to take advantage of it.”‘

‘”This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and there might be some average Bills fans out there who normally do not invest in municipal bonds, who might be interested in saying to themselves or telling their grandchildren that I had a hand in helping construct that stadium.”‘

‘For those traveling on Route 20A heading home from the stadium, Big Tree Road will convert to a two-lane, one-way road heading Westbound between Abbott Road and Southwestern Boulevard.’

‘According to a report from Sports Business Journal on Friday, the NFL will likely try to ensure the sale of a minority portion of the Bills in a private equity deal before 2024 comes to a close.’