ralph wilson stadium

Legislature approves 10-year lease for Bills stadium, includes luxury box for Governor

Mike Desmond — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:25:00 +0000

The Erie County Legislature unanimously approved a new 10-year lease deal for Ralph Wilson Stadium Thursday afternoon, the last major obstacle to cementing a long-term commitment with the Buffalo Bills.

League owners approve stadium lease

WBFO Newsroom and AP — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:19:00 +0000

The NFL has approved the terms and conditions of the Buffalo Bills' recently negotiated 10-year, $271 million lease that includes significant upgrades to Ralph Wilson Stadium.

County legislators approve stadium lease deal

Mike Desmond — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:23:59 +0000

Erie County legislators have unanimously approved the memorandum of understanding on a new ten-year lease with the Buffalo Bills for their stadium in Orchard Park.

Governor's budget plan includes Ralph Wilson Stadium funding

Mike Desmond — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:51:00 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget includes $54 million of the state's share of the planned rehabilitation of Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park.

Bills unveil upgrade designs for Ralph Wilson Stadium

Chris Caya and Mike Desmond — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:27:14 +0000

Plans for renovating Ralph Wilson Stadium were shared with Erie County lawmakers and County Executive Mark Poloncarz in Orchard Park Thursday.

Bills seeking stadium snow shovelers

WBFO Newsroom — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:24:29 +0000

If you could use some extra cash to help pay those holiday shopping bills, Ralph Wilson Stadium is the place to be Friday and Saturday.

Bills agree to new 10-year stadium lease with county, $130M in upgrades

Chris Caya — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:45:28 +0000

An early Christmas present for Buffalo Bills fans arrived in Orchard Park today. The team has signed a new 10-year lease with Erie County for Ralph Wilson Stadium that will keep the franchise in western New York for at least the near future.

Health advocacy group says local chicken is tainted

Jay Moran — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:15:17 +0000

A new billboard near the intersection of Southwestern Boulevard and McKinley Parkway is warning consumers about the cleanliness of the chicken they eat.

Family questions events that led to man's death at stadium

Chris Jamele — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:13:08 +0000

Questions abound after the death of a Bills' fan whose body was discovered following Thursday night's game.

Man found dead after Bills game identified

WBFO Newsroom — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:44:00 +0000

A Buffalo Bills fan who went missing from last night's game has been found dead.

Bills lease negotiations continue with state and county leaders

Mike Desmond — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:40:20 +0000

Talks are still underway on keeping the Buffalo Bills playing here. Lt. Governor Robert Duffy says negotiations are being conducted behind closed doors.

Bills lease likely to include buyout clause

Chris Jamele — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:04:05 +0000

Negotiations between the Buffalo Bills and the region's governments regarding a new lease for Ralph Wilson Stadium have been secretive.

Bills & Erie County agree to one year lease extension

WBFO Newsroom and Chris Caya — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:46:00 +0000

The Buffalo Bills and Erie County have agreed to extend their current stadium lease through July 2014.

Lease negotiations won't lead to new stadium for Bills

Mike Desmond — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:20:55 +0000

Little information has been made available to the public during the quiet lease negotiations between the Buffalo Bills and Erie County, but it's clear that a new stadium is not in the immediate future.

Schumer seeks to amend NFL loan program for stadium upgrades

WBFO Newsroom — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:22:34 +0000

Senator Charles Schumer and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell are in Western New York today, talking about issues affecting the future of the Buffalo Bills.

Bills make gameday changes

WBFO Newsroom — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:24:15 +0000

Fans attending Thursday's NFL pre-season game between the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins are encouraged to arrive at stadium gates one hour prior to kickoff.

County looks to lock Bills to region with new lease

Chris Jamele — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:08:59 +0000

It is expected that the basic framework of a new lease deal between Erie County and the Buffalo Bills could be structured within the next few weeks.

Bills fans could benefit from proposed NFL policy change; Bills reviewing policy

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:55:00 +0000

Blackouts may be a thing of the past for television-viewing fans of the Buffalo Bills.

County denies Freedom of Information request

WBFO Newsroom — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:18:00 +0000

The Poloncarz Administration is at odds with The Buffalo News over a Freedom of Information request.

Improvements targeted for Bills stadium as lease talks approach

Chris Jamele — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:51:23 +0000

After significant study, the Buffalo Bills are proposing that Ralph Wilson Stadium undergo a major renovation as new lease talks get underway.

Lawmakers revive talk of Bills stadium in downtown Buffalo

Mike Desmond — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:37:08 +0000

Plans for renovating Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park at a cost of around $100 million are reviving a push for a new stadium to be located instead in the City of Buffalo.