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Archives for May 5, 2023

Jordan Poyer honored for passionate commitment to advocating for those with mental health struggles

‘“He’s using his platforms to speak out about his own struggles and because he’s an important member in our community, he’s a Buffalo Bill, he really is a role model for a lot of folks,” said MHA’s executive director, Melinda DuBois. “Especially for our youth, he’s really a role model, so him publicly stating that he struggles with his own mental health is huge for our community. What we’re really encouraging people to do is be able to talk about their own personal struggles. The more we talk about it, the less stigmatized it is. So we’re really honoring Jordan for his willingness to speak out.”’

County officials celebrate after $1.54 billion Buffalo Bills stadium deal passes

‘The $1.54 billion includes $250 million in county money, half of which will be paid in cash. That cash availability will allow the county to delay borrowing for the major construction until sometime in 2024, according to the county budget office. Another $600 million in public money will be paid by the state, with the balance footed by the team.’

County prioritizes protecting itself from liability in Bills stadium deal

‘Namely, what could the county do to limit its exposure to unanticipated costs and lawsuits stemming from construction issues? And what could the county do to ensure that its $250 million taxpayer contribution toward the new Bills stadium resulted in money flowing back to the community and that the team remains in Buffalo? All this, while the county prepares to get out of the football business.’

Stadium construction means parking lot changes for Buffalo Bills fans

‘In a phone interview with The Buffalo News, Bills executive vice president/COO Ron Raccuia detailed four changes to lots on the west side of Abbott Road that run parallel to Highmark Stadium: The camper/RV lot will be closed; the bus and limo lot will be relocated across the street near the intersection of Abbott and Southwestern Boulevard; the capacity of Lot 4 will be reduced; and the capacity for Lot 3 will be increased.’

Bills roster set, for now, with with OTAs next

‘Of the 53 players on the active roster for the postseason game against the Bengals in Orchard Park last January, 11 are gone. Quarterback Case Keenum and running back Devin Singletary both signed with Houston, middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds went to Chicago, tight end Tommy Sweeney to the Giants, safety Jaquan Johnson to Las Vegas and slot receiver Isaiah McKenzie to Indianapolis. Wide receiver Cole Beasley, running back Taiwan Jones, safety Dean Marlowe and offensive linemen Rodger Saffold and Greg Van Roten are all still free agents.’

New Bills stadium project receives final approval

‘The new stadium project, which holds a price tag of $1.54 billion, was given the go-ahead via a 10-0 vote in what was the final formal step in a years-long process. The decision comes over a year after the structure of the agreeent was established, which includes taxpayers funding $850 million of the project’s cost.’

Bills Get Final OK From Erie County To Build New Stadium

‘The 10-0 vote was the final formal step in a lengthy process that was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and comes some 13 months after the parameters of an agreement were reached with taxpayers committed to funding $850 million of the cost.’