BillsFan4 Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 13 hours ago, Boatdrinks said: What other option would there be ? Erie County already had a chance to do a major renovation of NEF, but passed in favor of a half step renovation that was mostly window dressing. The cost for a full renovation surely will have gone up since this was done. Anyway, it’s build new or do a full scale renovation. Nothing ground breaking here. Yeah, I know the 2 options are build new or renovate (obviously...lol). But that wasn’t what I was pointing out. I was saying that Murphy confirmed that it is down to 2 sites - the current location of new era or downtown buffalo. 1
billsredneck1 Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 6:56 PM, Mr. WEO said: After Cuomo's shocking win in the primary, is Kim still going to wait to bring up the stadium until after another closely contested general election in November? man hapless must be busy today sending avoid discussing politics pms....?
Mr. WEO Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 4 hours ago, billsredneck1 said: man hapless must be busy today sending avoid discussing politics pms....? Are there subtitles available for this post? 1
Kirby Jackson Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Also, the sun is hot. 1
Helpmenow Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 One billion who is doing the work ciminelli, lol
26CornerBlitz Posted October 2, 2018 Author Posted October 2, 2018 Mark Poloncarz Stadium Comments (4:29) When asked about public input into the possibility of a new convention center for Buffalo, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz offerend an impromptu update on talk of a new football stadium for the city as well.
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, 26CornerBlitz said: This is actually significant news, especially when you consider his ties and history.
COTC Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 On 9/30/2018 at 8:48 AM, billsredneck1 said: new guy? ummm yeah where do you live? Poloncarz should/will be voted out. The new guy is not going to give any of taxpayer (NYC) funds to build a stadium in Far North NY. It will have to be 100% privately funded. Im in San Diego.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 18 minutes ago, Drunken Pygmy Goat said: This is actually significant news, especially when you consider his ties and history. ...a domed, multi-purpose venue downtown sounds ideal....BUT.......the harbor limits accessibility to three directions...I'd bet the necessary highway and infrastructure improvements would easily run into the BILLIONS requiring massive Federal funding........with how quickly they move, a 2042 grand opening sounds about right.....imagine the Bills at home downtown on the same Sunday the Sabres are playing at 7:30?.....if you went to the home opener, you may get home for Thanksgiving...........
Mr. WEO Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 22 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Only a billion? Terry has that in his fanny pack, I bet...
Mr. WEO Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 21 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: "No one has ever suggested possibility of new Buffalo stadium be anywhere close to LA." How far away from LA would have to be for the Pegulas to pay for it? Rochester, maybe?
Buddy Hix Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 I go to games for the tailgate experience as much as the football, and with how bad this team has been for decades I doubt I’m the only one. I would be sure this ship is turned in the right direction before embarking on a downtown stadium, I think if the product is still poor and the tailgating becomes disjointed like in other cities (bars hosting events where you can’t mingle), it may hurt attendance. I prefer renovating New Era. 2
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 18 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...a domed, multi-purpose venue downtown sounds ideal....BUT.......the harbor limits accessibility to three directions...I'd bet the necessary highway and infrastructure improvements would easily run into the BILLIONS requiring massive Federal funding........with how quickly they move, a 2042 grand opening sounds about right.....imagine the Bills at home downtown on the same Sunday the Sabres are playing at 7:30?.....if you went to the home opener, you may get home for Thanksgiving........... I wasn't inferring that a downtown stadium is imminent or likely. If the Bills are to build downtown, the owners will probably have to pay for most of the total cost. Even for a dome at around, say, $750 mil, total cost would end up being closer to double that price due to surrounding infrastructure. Even though the state may kick in a bunch of money, I have a hard time seeing more than $500-600 mil in contribution (the Bills may be the only pro football team in NY, but I doubt it will be treated like the new Yankee Stadium was). That might cover infrastructure costs, but I'm no expert there, and I assume that would cost much more. If I had to guess, the most feasable solution would be a major retrofit to NEF. Cost of about $500-600 mil. League contribution of about $180 mil, matching contribution from ownership, the rest by the state and county. 1
Mr. WEO Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Anyone who thinks Cuomo, after overseeing and approving the most corrupt, scandal ridden and massive giveaway of taxpayer money in NYS history ("Buffalo Billion") is going to drop an other several hundred million into that city for a billionaire's man cave.......is out of his or her mind. Edited October 3, 2018 by Mr. WEO
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