Andrew Cuomo
FILE - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at an event, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, in New York. Hochul on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, expressed confidence she can reach a deal involving hundreds of millions of dollars in public funding to build a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills in time to be included on the state’s budget due in April. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
Hochul confident Bills' stadium deal can be done by March

By John Wawrow Dec. 20, 2021 01:57 PM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills fans leave Bills Stadium as a mascot waves a flag after an NFL divisional round football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 17-3. Though the Buffalo Bills’ lease on their current stadium doesn’t expire for 21 more months, time is running short on the team reaching a financing agreement with public officials on its proposal to build a new facility.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Bills seek new stadium funding deal in place by end of year

By John Wawrow Nov. 01, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, the stadium is mostly empty before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with direct knowledge of discussions tells The Associated Press the cost of the Bills proposed new stadium is $1.4 billion; the stadium is to be built across the street from the team's existing facility. The person spoke to The AP Thursday, Aug. 12, on the condition of anonymity because the details of proposal haven't been made public. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
AP Exclusive: Bills propose 60,000-seat stadium by 2027

By John Wawrow Aug. 31, 2021 12:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, the stadium is mostly empty before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with direct knowledge of discussions tells The Associated Press the cost of the Bills proposed new stadium is $1.4 billion; the stadium is to be built across the street from the team's existing facility. The person spoke to The AP Thursday, Aug. 12, on the condition of anonymity because the details of proposal haven't been made public. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Bills owners committed to sharing costs on proposed stadium

By John Wawrow Aug. 14, 2021 10:29 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, the stadium is mostly empty before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with direct knowledge of discussions tells The Associated Press the cost of the Bills proposed new stadium is $1.4 billion; the stadium is to be built across the street from the team's existing facility. The person spoke to The AP Thursday, Aug. 12, on the condition of anonymity because the details of proposal haven't been made public. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
AP Source: Bills' proposed new stadium price is $1.4 billion

By John Wawrow Aug. 12, 2021 07:24 PM EDT

Erie County exec tamps down fears of Bills relocating

By John Wawrow Aug. 04, 2021 06:54 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz dismissed speculation of the Buffalo Bills relocating if a deal can’t be negotiated for public funds...

In this March 11, 2021, photo Debra Katz, an attorney for Charlotte Bennett, a former staffer who has accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of workplace sexual harassment, poses for a picture at her office during an interview with the Associated Press in northwest Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
For top #MeToo legal duo, a pandemic year brings no pause

By Jocelyn Noveck Jul. 11, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

The Latest: Jets, Giants to play before full capacity

Jun. 17, 2021 06:41 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ MetLife Stadium will operate at...

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers during the third inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Yankees, Mets allowed to start seasons with 20% capacity

By Ronald Blum Mar. 18, 2021 01:03 PM EDT

Nebraska's Derrick Walker dunks the ball over Indiana defenders in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
The Latest: Dallas Stars to resume practicing on Tuesday

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 03:21 PM EST

A fan looks at the menu at a concession stand as teams warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Indianapolis Colts at Bills Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Lucky few Bills fans eager to cheer on team from stands

By John Wawrow Jan. 09, 2021 12:56 PM EST

FILE - Fans arrive to tailgate before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, file photo. Testing will replace tailgating in the Bills Stadium's expansive parking lot starting Wednesday, when some 6,700 fans will be required to be tested for the coronavirus in order to be allowed to attend Buffalo's AFC wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File)
Testing replaces tailgating as Bills set to welcome fans

By John Wawrow Jan. 05, 2021 07:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 file photo, Buffalo Bills' Cole Beasley celebrates his touchdown with fans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Orchard Park, N.Y. New York is making an exception to its restrictions on large gatherings to allow about 6,700 fans to attend a Buffalo Bills home playoff game in January 2021 as long as all test negative beforehand.(AP Photo/John Munson, File)
New York makes exception to allow fans at Bills playoff game

By Marina Villeneuve And John Wawrow Dec. 30, 2020 05:27 PM EST

New York considers allowing some fans at Bills playoff game

By Marina Villeneuve And John Wawrow Dec. 23, 2020 03:35 PM EST
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York health commissioner is considering whether to allow 6,700 fans to attend a rare Buffalo Bills home playoff game if all...

CORRECTS DATE IN NYFF101-134 TO SEPT. 27, 2020 INSTEAD OF AUG. 26, 2018 - Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (69), Michael Brockers (90) and Aaron Donald (99) take a knee during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Los Angeles Rams at Buffalo Bills 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 01:20 PM EDT

NFL bringing more staff back to HQ with saliva virus tests

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 05, 2020 05:45 PM EDT
The NFL is preparing to return most of its employees to team headquarters in Midtown Manhattan later this month and staffers going back to the office will have...

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2017 file photo, players challenge for the ball in front of the empty south tribune because of a ban following fan trouble during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg at Germany's biggest stadium in Dortmund, Germany. Bundesliga will now restart on May 16, 2020 when Dortmund will play the derby against Schalke at home without spectators due to the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, file)
The Latest: China's football association to cut pay

By The Associated Press May. 07, 2020 04:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2019 file photo, Attorney General of New York, Letitia James, smiles during an inauguration ceremony in New York. James has opened a civil investigation into President Donald Trump's business dealings, taking action after his former lawyer told Congress he exaggerated his wealth to obtain loans. A person familiar with the inquiry said James issued subpoenas Monday, March 11, to Deutsche Bank and Investors Bank seeking records related to four Trump real estate projects and his failed 2014 bid to buy the NFL's Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
As New York probes business deals, Trump cries 'HARASSERS'

By Michael R. Sisak Mar. 12, 2019 07:28 PM EDT

The Latest: Trump says NY among 'PRESIDENTIAL HARASSERS'

Mar. 12, 2019 07:06 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on a New York state investigation into President Donald Trump's business dealings (all times local): 7:05 p.m. ...