Archives for May 16, 2002

'When business was good, the Rigas family could afford to lose an estimated $15-20 million annually on the Sabres, in hopes a few perks from the state and local governments could help them eventually get back to even or better. But in a matter of weeks, the Rigas family has lost more than 80 percent of its wealth. No, the Sabres aren’t connected to Adelphia … [Read more...] about A tall pile of pucks

'Kailbourne helped save the Bills, spearheading the drive to help the Bills sell $11 million worth of suites and premium seats, ensuring they'd stay in Buffalo for at least five years. Now Erkie Kailbourne, the 60-year-old retired banker who grew up in Wellsville, faces another gigantic challenge - helping save Adelphia Communications, which controls the fate of … [Read more...] about New chief is no stranger to challenge