Hello all 2,400+ NYC Bills Fans!

First off, I know summer is the last time you’ve heard from us. Sorry about that, it’s been a crazy year for me personally. For those who don’t know, my family relocated up to Eastern CT (near Old Saybrook/Mystic) last year and I’ve been relegated to mostly watching Bills games surrounded by Patriots fans (which has actually been fun now that the tables have turned). Also, our family welcomed our new son, Kent, last month. I greeted him into the world wearing my Bills shirt as I had with the previous three kids. So, it’s been hectic, but all good for us!

That said, we’re getting a ton of requests about the plans for the Jets tailgate next weekend. Over the summer I had sent out the link to buy game tickets from the Jets. Every few weeks the Jets would add more until last week they were finally sold out. Hopefully those who wanted tickets are squared away.

This year the tailgate will be in Lot 26 again. The lot is isolated a bit, which is actually great because us Bills fans take it entirely over. It’s close the stadium over a walking ramp that takes you directly to the entrance. For those that know the area, if you were to walk up that indoor snow ramp in the mall and jump off, you’d land directly in Lot 26. But that would kill you, so don’t do that.

This is the email from 2019 that has more info and things to know: https://www.nycbbb.com/notes/bills-jets-tailgate-info-2/

Kenny (Pinto Ron) and Captain Buffalo and hundreds of other Bills fans will be there as always with a huge setup. It’s BYOL (Bring Your Own Labatt) and everybody is welcome.

On Saturday night, Penn 6 will be hosting a pre-tailgate party at the bar, which is particularly popular with those coming in from out of town who want to check out our Bills Backers home. From 8-10pm, the bar will be offering the game day menu and a la carte drink specials. Those who would like a table, please RSVP by Saturday 6pm to buffalobillspenn6nyc@table95.com and you also receive a ticket for a complimentary Labatt, Bud or Bud Lite.

I hope you all are having an awesome year. I also hope everybody is slowing down and really taking in this team, especially this season. This is what we’ve been waiting 20 years and like all eras, will come to an end. Enjoy the moment, and hopefully it finally leads to the Lombardi!

GO BILLS!
Matt “Talkin’ Proud and Loving This Ride” Kabel
@mattkabel

Hello all 2,200+ NYC Bills Fans!

I apologize that you haven’t heard from me recently, which I’ll get to in a second. Man, wasn’t that (perfect) Patriots game amazing? The way in which we dismantled the Belichik-led team that hasn’t been done in almost two decades was one of the most thrilling and satisfying experiences I’ve ever had as a football fan. I tweeted out after the game that the dynasty of the last 20 years was officially dead, the franchise is like any other franchise and Pats fans like any other fan.

I enjoyed the game from New England, which our family now calls home. We unexpectedly moved up to Eastern CT this season after a lot of strange forces pushed us up here including our Brooklyn apartment getting flooded 2x and becoming unlivable. It’s weird living somewhere where I only see Patriots/Red Sox apparel and almost never see a Jets/Giants hat, let alone a Bills one. That said I haven’t been able to make it into Penn 6 too much this year and have been overwhelmed with the move, adjusting and an insane period at work where the live events industry has exploded. That said, my wife and I still work in NYC and will continue to do so, which means I’ll still be holding down the fort for NYCBBB at Penn 6 along with Soreco, Phil, Alex and Kristin.

Speaking of Penn 6, there are some important changes being made this week since some fans had to be turned away last week:

“To accommodate as many members of #billsmafia as possible, the bar is clearing out the dining room and adding extra bars to serve everyone. We won’t be doing reservations inside this week, first come first serve with very limited seating. You can reserve a table outside to watch the game, there are still spots available!

Everyone inside the bar must purchase an unlimited drink special. $60 gets you unlimited beer/seltzer and food buffet. $80 gets you premium house open bar (beer, house wine, house mixed drinks) and food buffet. Food buffet will be wings, mozzarella sticks, and fries.

Avoid lines and arrive early, it’s going to be a blast! Please bring cash to keep the line moving. Make sure you have ID and vax info ready!”

Penn 6 is going to be THE place to be for Bills fans in NYC!

Like I said in the beginning of the season, anything less than a Super Bowl was a failure this year. This team is built to win a Super Bowl right now, and they need to get over the hump. The Chiefs are beatable, I don’t care if they’re not the same team we beat this season. Neither are we. If the Bills can play even close to how they did last week, the team should be playing in their second AFC Championship next weekend.

Let’s go Buffalo!!!!

Matt “Talkin’ Proud and totally ran up a busy street here in New England in Bills gear after our win” Kabel