Hello all 2,200 NYC Bills Fans!

After having emergency elbow surgery two weeks ago I’m typing this thing one-handed, so bear with me. The Bills are coming off a much-needed Bye Week and will host their first of three straight home games this weekend in my old hometown of Orchard Park. First up are the tanking Miami Dolphins, who will be quarterbacked by our old friend – Harvard grad, wedding-ring wearing, A+++ beard gaming Ryan Fitzpatrick. That guy is a ‘g damn’ legend people, and impossible to dislike. Still, the Bills should Squish the Fish violently, anything less would be a disappointment.

Kickoff is at 1pm, and you know the best place to catch the game is with your New York City Buffalo Bills Backers at our new home – Public House.

The Madden Curse took down Mahomes last night and the Pats are definitely beatable, the AFC is wide open!

Public House Survey (takes 30 seconds)

BTW – if you haven’t already done so, PLEASE fill out this quick survey. We’re trying to figure out if Public House should be open on Thanksgiving for the Dallas game. Also, our Buffalo Sabres are currently ranked #1 in the NHL! If you haven’t caught them this season, new coach Ralph “Freddy” Krueger has breathed new life into this budding team and are really fun to watch. We’re looking into showing the games at Public House but only if there’s interest.

Here’s the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YVF9J2K

I’ll see you there on Sunday!

Let’s go Buffalo!!!

Matt ‘Talkin’ proud and thankfully has one good arm to drink booze with” Kabel

Happy Friday all 2,242 NYC Bills Backers!

What’s going on, you beautiful group of WINNERS!?  Man it feels good to be 4-1, doesn’t it?  The mornings are smoother, the work drama a little easier to bear, food tastes better.  I might be in love with this team.  Of course it’s no time to be cocky, we’ve been here before.  Trent Edwards brought us to a 4-1 start in 2009 and we all know how that ended up.  But I don’t know, this team feels different.  As a friend put it to me, it doesn’t feel flukey this time around.  As Bills fans we always shore ourselves up for disappointment, but all I know is that I’m going to enjoy the ride.  And right now the ride has us controlling our own wildcard destiny in the AFC and only one game behind the Pats in the division.  Not mad about that at all.  And after the team was starting to look a bit banged up, this week off couldn’t have come at a better moment.  A week of rest and then we head back home to face a struggling Miami team.  LET’S EFFING GO.

And how about the Buffalo invasion of Nashville?!  Reports had Bills fans making up almost half of the entire crowd in NashBILL’s Nissan Stadium, and pictures showed a complete take over of downtown all weekend long.  We drank through their booze, we partied in their streets, and then we stole the W in their house.  All in all a solid Sunday showing.

Not to be outdone, those of us who didn’t travel had plenty of fun here in NYC!  Public House was once again rocking, complete with a T-Rex pouring shots all over the bar.  This place knows how to party, and just because it’s the bye doesn’t mean we need to take the weekend off.  Our friends at Public House will be open and showing the games this weekend with specials for Bills fans!  

• $4 Labatt drafts
• $5 select drafts
• $6 house wines
• $7 well drinks
• $6 Tullamore Dew shots (no current word on whether they will be served by a dinosaur)

These specials will start for the 1:00 game so come on down and keep that liver in mid-season form as you cheer on your fantasy team and eye our future competition.  What else are you going to do on a Sunday in the fall?  Go to a pumpkin patch?  Exactly.  See you at the bar.  And tag us on social media as always!!  We’re on Facebook (New York City Buffalo Bills Backers), Instagram (@nycbillsbackers) and Twitter (@nycbbb), and we do our best to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.  Be sure to tag us in your posts as well, we love seeing how you are enjoying watching OUR Buffalo Bills during this exciting season!

Thanksgiving Game
As we plan for the rest of the season, we’ve been figuring out what to do for Bills/Cowboys on Thanksgiving. We’ve talked to the staff at Public House and they are willing to open and offer our normal Sunday specials as long as we have enough fans planning to come to watch the game there. If you’re not going out of town for the holiday, or you just want to avoid family this Turkey Day, let us know that you’d like to come to the bar! If we get enough positive responses the bar will accommodate us and you’ll be able to party hard because you don’t have to work the next day! Please take the poll here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YVF9J2K (or on Instagram!) and let us know your plans. We’ll announce the outcome soon!

Sabres Games at Public House
The Bills aren’t the only Buffalo team off to a strong start! The Sabres are coming in hot and it got us thinking. As a group we struggled this week to think of go-to spots to see the Sabres, outside of maybe Kelly’s on the LES. Would you be interested in watching games at our new home? The link above also inquires about whether or not there is interest in the bar showing Buffalo hockey! We have options for once a month viewing parties, more regular games, or the bar offering to show them all! Be sure to respond to the poll so we can support the bar in making this decision, and of course GO SABRES!!

Alright, time for me to go cry in the corner because there’s no Bills football this Sunday.  See you all at the bar for the less exciting games!

LET’S GO OUR 4-1 BUFFALO BILLS!

Hello all 2,240 NYC Bills Backers!

Happy Friday to all and welcome to the weekend!  The week following a loss is never as fun as a week following a win, but walking away from our 16-10 loss to New England last week we still have a lot to be excited about.

• Our defense is who we thought they were.  They held Tom Brady to a 45.9 passer rating, the fifth lowest rating of his career and the lowest ever in a win.  The lowest since 2006.  That’s something to be proud of.

• Frank.  Gore.  What a beast!!  Surpassing 15,000 career yards rushing in our loss to the Pats, Frank Gore showed no signs of slowing down as he accumulated 109 years on the day. 

• We almost won!  Even with four turnovers we were within reach of the win up until the very end, and if it weren’t for that crazy special teams blocked punt TD or our missed FG it could have been a completely different outcome.  Let’s keep our heads held high!

We obviously still have plenty of room for improvement.  Josh Allen made a bunch of rookie bad calls trying to make the play instead of throwing the ball away, and of course those risky decisions cost us a lot.  And we’re still not sure if he’ll complete the concussion protocol by Sunday to be ready to play.  But lessons were learned last week and I billieve we take those lessons to Nashville and take down the Titans.  #Billsmafia are already invading Tennessee, so it will likely be more like a home game than an away game at Nissan stadium.  Let’s make it 4-1!

Public House was quite the party last week, and this week promises to be no different.  Doors open at 10:00am, tables are seated at 11:00am, drink specials start at noon and last until the end of the game!  We had a good number of people standing in the table area last week which will likely be limited this week to ensure those with reservations have unobstructed views and the servers can navigate the space, so be sure to arrive early to secure a space to watch our victory!

As always, take care of your waitresses, bartenders, and all Public House staff!  And if you have any feedback for us about your experience at the bar you can reach us through our social media pages!  We’re on Facebook (New York City Buffalo Bills Backers), Instagram (@nycbillsbackers) and Twitter (@nycbbb), and we do our best to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.  Be sure to tag us in your posts as well, we love seeing how you are enjoying watching OUR Buffalo Bills during this exciting season!

PUNT FOUNDATION 
Our fundraiser for Brian Moorman’s PUNT Foundation in Western NY to raise money for families battling childhood cancer is still ongoing. The post is pinned to the top of our Facebook page, so please consider going to donate.  The organization will be at Public House for a game this season where we’ll hold our annual fundraiser for them.

Is it Sunday yet??!!?  LET’S GO BUFFALO!!!!

Hello all 2,240 NYC Bills Backers!

What a week!  Despite a couple of close calls, we’re still undefeated going into Week 4 and we’re about to face a substantial test when the Patriots come to town.  There has been a lot of talk this week, even from Brady and Belichick, about just how loud #billsmafia is at home, and with our defense looking pretty lights out last week this shouldn’t be a walk in the park for the Pats.  We’ll see if Josh Allen can continue his clutch streak and lead the team to our first 4-0 start since 2008.  Billieve!!

Public House has been the best spot in town to catch our winning ways, and this Sunday will be no different!  Doors open at 10:00am, and be sure to arrive early because all of the tables in the dining room were reserved by Tuesday!  As always, drink specials start at noon and end when the game ends.  Where else would you rather be?

Be sure to take care of your waitresses, bartenders, and all Public House staff!  They’re taking great care of us!  And be sure to look out for falling confetti!  

Until we convene on Sunday, make sure you’re following us on social media!  We’re on Facebook (New York City Buffalo Bills Backers), Instagram (@nycbillsbackers) and Twitter (@nycbbb), and on each platform we’re posting unique content, giveaways, and all of the information you know to be prepared to watch OUR Buffalo Bills make a run for the post-season.

PUNT FOUNDATION 
September in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as always NYCBBB is teaming up with the PUNT Foundation in Western NY to raise money for families battling childhood cancer. We’re raising money on our Facebook page, and we’ve already raised almost $500!  We’ll keep the fundraiser posted, so please consider going to donate.  The organization will be at Public House for a game this season where we’ll hold our annual fundraiser for them.

See you Sunday, and GO BILLS!

• Alex Valentine

Hello all 2,240 NYC Bills Backers!

After back-to-back road game victories here against the NJ Jets/Giants, the undefeated Bills head back to Orchard Park to take on the 0-2 Bengals. It’s a game Buffalo should win hands down, so let’s pray the team isn’t looking past this week towards New England. New Era is going to be rocking, hopefully the players don’t get overly excited and come out flat (which I’ve seen before).

Good lord, the emotional damage done by previous teams is really coming out through me right now, eh?

Kickoff is at 1pm, doors at Public House open at 10am, specials kick in at noon. We had another big crowd on hand last week to watch us trounce the Giants and end Eli Manning’s career here. We’re expecting an even bigger crowd this week, which the bar is prepared for and there’s plenty of space.

We also just want to confirm that it is currently NOT mandatory to purchase one of the offered specials and there is no cover charge to enter the bar. Although the special is certainly worth the money if you’re going to have a few drinks. If you get a special that includes wings, they come out come out fresh in single order baskets for each fan as opposed to a buffet, which so far has received praise from everyone attending.

Side note: Public House has gluten-free bread and two gluten free beers available.   

Finally, please be sure to tip the bartenders, wait staff and attendants. I watched the last game from up on the balcony and the staff appeared highly efficient, even up there.

As always, please be sure to send any feedback our way and let us know how things are going – good or bad. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

PUNT FOUNDATION
September in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as always NYCBBB is teaming up with the PUNT Foundation in Western NY to raise money for families battling childhood cancer. We’re raising money on our Facebook page, and the organization will be at Public House for a game this season where we’ll hold our annual fundraiser for them.

I’ll see ya’ll on Sunday, let’s go into next week undefeated!

Matt “talkin’ proud and fired up for Sunday” Kabel

Hello all 2,200 NYC Bills Fans!

As I mentioned in my previous email, I turned down tickets to the Bills/Jets game last week as I wanted to be at Public House for our first game there. I expected to watch it with only a handful of Bills fans knowing most would be going to the actual game.

I was wrong. VERY WRONG.

I watched Buffalo upset the NJ Jets with TWO HUNDRED Bills fans that were going absolutely insane in the 4th quarter. Check out the video I took on your preferred social media page:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/matthew.kabel.7/videos/10217497785389702/UzpfSTEyOTgyMjEzOTEwNDoxMDE1NzQ1NzgxNDAzOTEwNQ/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/p/B2NbB84J8BR/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/MattKabel/status/1170787162067017729

Speaking of, be sure to follow us on our social media pages, we’ve begun to amp up our content on them in an effort to have better communication with our members knowing not everyone gets these emails.

Back to Public House – I have to say the bar was already in mid-season form, and even with such an unexpected large crowd they had zero issues handing our needs. Service was quick, the wings were great and the staff were really into it. There was also plenty of space for more of us fans! I heard nothing but positive feedback from everybody there, it sounds like many were ready for the fresh start.

The big piece of feedback I received from most fans was that the previous bar in recent years felt too “frat-like”, whereas the atmosphere at Public House on Sunday was a throwback to the old days when watching the games was more family-like. That said, there’s a couple things we’re putting in place to maintain that at Public House:

1) There is a decent-sized private room available near the bar/bathrooms. We’re going to designate this as the Family Room with preferential seating for those with young children. It’s also quieter in there and much more sensory-friendly, and a quick walk to the bathroom. A dad who was there with his young sons last week said it was perfect for parents like him.
2) Us Bills fans are all misfits, it’s a common bond we all share. We’re all like family. Everybody should respect each other, the staff and the venue as such. I’ve asked Public House management to have a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that violates that. Anybody who does violate that will be asked to leave and not return. Simply put – have fun, but don’t be an asshole.

That said, if anybody has any other feedback or recommendations, please let us know.

BILLS/GIANTS TICKET RAFFLE/PRE-PARTY
This Saturday night Public House will again be hosting a pre-party, last week’s having a great turnout. To up the game, they’ve secured 2 great seats for the Giants game on Sunday and will be raffling off at the party. If you want a shot at winning them, head over to Public House on Saturday from 6-9pm. Details for the party, tailgate and viewing at Public House (including specials) can be found here: https://www.nycbbb.com/2019-emails/jets-giants-weekend-schedules-public-house-metlife-stadium/

NEW STAFF
Soreco, Phil and I are excited to announce two new members to the NYCBBB leadership team. Alex Valentine and Kristin Ruesch have been watching games with NYCBBB since the early years, and are mainstays both at the bar and at road-games throughout the season. They’re going to jump in and amplify our communication through social media and help be our eyes/ears both online and at the bar to ensure everything is humming along perfectly.

The NYC media complained this week that there were too many Bills fans at the Jets game and their noise level had an effect on the game.
Let’s do it again #BillsMafia, show them who the REAL NEW YORK TEAM IS.

Don’t forget, Buffalo has more wins at the Meadowlands this season than the Giants do.

See you this weekend, GO BILLS!!

Matt ‘talkin’ proud and going old-school NYCBBB’ Kabel

Hello all 2,200 NYC Bills Fans!

It’s finally here, the 2019 Buffalo Bills season kicks off in just a few days right here in New Y…er…New Jersey. Expectations are very high for this team, especially Josh Allen. I personally have tempered expectations, feeling the defense will be solid but the offense will take time to gel among all the new faces. I also think putting all the pressure on Josh Allen this season is a bit unfair, he still is a work in progress, I honestly think the team will hit it’s stride late in the season. Playoffs? Possible, but I think next year is when they make a legit deep playoff run.

No matter what, this team is gonna be fun as hell to watch and could take a lot of teams by surprise this year.

With the first two games of the season being here in NJ, we’re doing a bit of rinse and repeat:

SATURDAY NIGHTS @ Public House – On both this and next Saturday night Public House is throwing a gathering for all Bills fans. From 6-9pm they’ll offer $4 pints of Blue & Blue/Bud Lite cans for all Bills fans. Come check out the new home of your New York City Buffalo Bills Backers.

SUNDAYS @ MetLife Stadium – For both Sunday tailgates, hundreds of Bills fans will be meeting up in Lot 26, Pole A. It’s directly under the “ski ramp” of the defunct mall complex next to the stadium and is connected to the main parking lot by a walking bridge.

SUNDAYS @ Public House – At Public House, game day specials for ALL Bills games this season:

• Specials start 1 hour prior to game time. End at the end of the game.
• Open with full service kitchen at 10am for 1pm games.
• Under 21 will be limited to the mezzanine and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Tipping at 20% for tables
• Reservations will start at 12pm on Mondays prior to the game.
• More about specials.

WEEKLY SPECIALS:

• $35 Unlimited Bud, Bud Light, Labatt Blue, Molson Canadian (Cans or Draft)
• $40 Unlimited above with wings
• $50 Premium open bar
• $55 above with wings
• $15 Unlimited pop, include half off Bud, Bud Light, Labatt Blue, Molson Canadian drafts
• More about specials.

Sadly you won’t see me at MetLife for the games as I’ll be holding down the fort at Public House to help get our new home situated, but I hope to see many of you there!

Leftern GameDay Series:
Leftern Gameday Series is a project that connects people to the creators within Western New York while supporting foundations making a difference in the community. There will be a limited edition print designed by local artists available for each of the Bills home games as well as a couple of the away games. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local foundations or families in need.

Leftern believes that this season should be played in Ezra Castro aka Pancho Billa’s honor, so we decided to dedicate the Week 1 print to him and his family. The print was designed by Morgan DiGangi and depicts NYC legends in Pancho’s gear. There were only 150 copies printed and are 10$ each. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to Ezra’s family. We want to make sure his spirit lives strong across Bills nation and beyond. You can buy these prints at Public House on Saturday night before the game, at the official tailgate on Sunday, or on www.leftern.co. Stay in the loop with more of our upcoming projects and events on social media @lefternco.

Let’s go Buffalo!

Matt “Talkin’ Proud and ready to start a new era at Public House” Kabel

Hello all 2,200+ NYC Bills fans!

Many have asked, especially those coming from out of town, if there would be a meetup at our new bar the night before the upcoming Jets and Giants games here in NYC (cough…NJ). You know us Bills fans, you gotta tailgate for the tailgate and a lot of folks are probably coming in from out of town for these.

Ask and ye shall receive! From 6-9pm on the Saturday nights before both games Public House will offer $4 pints of Labatt Blue & Blue/Bud Lite cans for all Bills fans. For those here going to the games, it’s also a good chance to come scout out our new stomping grounds.

Be sure to check out the Bills flags that were raised to the ceiling a few weeks ago.

The season is almost here!

Go Bills!

“Matt talkin’ proud and fired up to get this season started! Kabel

Hello all 2,200+ NYC Buffalo Bills Fans!

If you missed out on the last batch of tickets, the Jets just opened up more seats for us. This will be available for the next day only:

Section 336, Rows 17-21: 
$90.43 per ticket through this link: 
http://jetsgroups.com/backers19

Unfortunately the Giants do not offer group rates or seating. We will tailgate before the Giants game though!!

Tailgate info for both games 
Here is info on the Jets game tailgate. It will be basically the same for the Giants game the following week (except the tickets part) – https://www.nycbbb.com/notes/bills-jets-tailgate-info-2/

Preseason Games 
Unfortunately we don’t think there is a way for Public House to televise preseason games. If that changes, we’ll let everyone know.

We were in the Buffalo News! 
Check out an article about our move to Public House in The Buffalo News.

GO BILLS!!

Matt Soreco

Hello all,

The Jets put together group seating for us again this year.

Section 336, Rows 17-21:
$90.43 per ticket through this link:
http://jetsgroups.com/backers19

If you want to purchase 10+, please call Tom Giulietti. Ticket prices for 10+ will also be $85 each. (tgiulietti@jets.nfl.com | 973-549-4872)

More info will come soon about tailgate location. We will certainly coordinate with Pinto Ron as always!