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Josh Allen billboard taken down from Statler Hotel in Downtown Buffalo

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Hopefully, you got your selfies with the Josh Allen billboard on the Statler Hotel. One day before the next home game, it has been taken down.

The poster went up in mid-September and prompted some questions about whether or not the installation was in line with city rules.

You can watch video about the permission of the billboard below and read more here.

Is the billboard of Bills quarterback Josh Allen in Downtown Buffalo violating city rules?

“Statler Building owner Douglas Development successfully completed and complied with all required sign permits with the city and all approvals were granted, including a zoning variance," a spokesperson for the City of Buffalo said.

QB1 hoped it would inspire others while it was up.

You can watch Josh's reaction and read more here.

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"The contract for the billboard was for a 30-day period between Douglas Development and Gatorade which has recently expired,” said the city spokesperson.