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[QUOTE="IthacaMatt, post: 5620280, member: 405"]
While the exact number isn't public, there are [B]many Buffalo Bills season ticket holders from the Syracuse area[/B], as evidenced by local news highlighting longtime fans from Syracuse (like Avon natives Bob Hanna and Crystal Fiacco) who travel for games, showing strong Central New York support for the team despite the distance. The Buffalo Bills fanbase, known as "Bills Mafia," is widespread, but Syracuse represents a significant, dedicated segment. 
[B]Key Indicators of Syracuse-Area Support:[/B]
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[*][B]Local News Coverage:[/B] Syracuse news outlets (WSYR, NewsChannel9) frequently feature stories about dedicated Bills fans from their region, detailing their long-term commitment to attending games.
[*][B]Long-Term Commitment:[/B] These fans often travel significant distances, sometimes through snow and ice, demonstrating passion that extends beyond the immediate Buffalo area.
[*][B]"Bills Mafia" Reach:[/B] The collective fanbase extends far beyond Western New York, with strongholds in Central NY (Syracuse) and even nationally, making it hard to pinpoint exact numbers but confirming broad geographic support. 
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In essence, there's no official count, but Syracuse is a well-known, vital part of the extended Bills fanbase, with many local residents holding season tickets and making the trek to games.
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