Golisano generosity spread to Fla. college Nov 6, 2009
The liberal arts Catholic college, which was started in 1998 in Michigan and has since relocated to southwest Florida, said it will use the funds to construct an indoor athletic facility, to be known as the Tom Golisano Field House. It is the second significant grant this week provided by Golisano, who founded and owns the. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Deficit alert increases to $3.2B Oct 30, 2009
"Do we have evidence that anybody has moved out of the state other than one individual?" Silver asked, in an apparent reference to Rochester billionaire Tom Golisano; the former gubernatorial candidate moved his residence to Florida earlier this year, citing high taxes and government dysfunction. Paterson mentioned the exit of radio host Rush Limbaugh, who last spring said he was abandoning the state in the wake of an income tax hike. (Albany Times Union)
Niagara University Developing Mammogram Replacement Oct 16, 2009
Niagara University is also planning a new state-of-the-art science building with help from billionaire businessman Tom Golisano. His $10 million dollar investment kick-started the campaign and the hope is this new cutting edge research will eventually end up in a new cutting-edge center. (W-USA News, DC)
Risky business: States tax the rich at their peril (9) Sep 30, 2009
But at least two high-profile defectors have sounded off on the tax changes: Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano, the billionaire who ran for governor three times and who was paying $13,000 a day in New York income taxes, and radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh. Golisano changed his official address to Florida, and Limbaugh, who also has a Florida home, announced earlier this year that he was relinquishing his home in Manhattan. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Young at heart Sep 25, 2009
The hospital received funding from nearly 8,000 donors, who ranged from Tom Golisano, a billionaire philanthropist and businessman, for whom the hospital is named after, to grade school children who donated their lemonade stand money. "This is a phenomenal site that offers world class care, and it really is a 00001D66 tribute to the people of central New York and our patients," Gary said. (Daily Orange, NY)
Wisdom of taxing rich questioned Sep 24, 2009
Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano, the Paychex founder and billionaire who was paying $13,000 a day in New York income taxes, and media mogul Rush Limbaugh became ex-New Yorkers this year. Developer and New York icon Donald Trump told Fox News in April that the higher tax rates were "a total disaster for the state" and have spurred several of his millionaire pals to talk about leaving. (Albany Times Union)
THE ESPADA 'STIMULUS' Aug 24, 2009
The lawyer for billionaire Tom Golisano, who helped Espada win his leadership post. And who knows how many others. (New York Post -- Opinions)
HEY, TOM: GO 'FIX' . . . TALLAHASSEE Aug 19, 2009
So one expects he'll manage to handle Tom Golisano without breaking a sweat. The gadfly Upstate billionaire -- and newly minted Florida resident -- announced over the weekend that he'd be devoting cash to ending Silver's 16-year reign as speaker. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Coup participants raking it in Aug 12, 2009
Pigeon, who formerly worked as a political operative for billionaire Tom Golisano, will receive an annual salary of $150,253, making him one of the most highly paid staffers in the Senate. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Dan Kamal Gives Voice To Thrasherville, Pt. I Jul 20, 2009
Larry Quinn and Tom Golisano are taking complete advantage of what some would consider some of the most loyal fans in the NHL. The Sabres sell out most if not all of their games in what most would call a rust-belt region of the country. It breaks my heart every time I return home to the Buffalo Niagara Falls area. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'What a guy!' for governor? Jul 15, 2009
Ken Goewey of Wynantskill spent years as the. Dodge and electric car dealer. (Albany Times Union)
* Mind your BlackBerry or mind your manners Jun 23, 2009
Tom Golisano, a billionaire and power broker in New York state politics, said last week that he pushed to remove Malcolm A. Smith as the state Senate majority leader after the senator met with him on budget matters in April and spent the time reading e-mail on his BlackBerry. The phone use has become routine in the corporate and political worlds X and grating to many. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
AS ALBANY CLOWNS, ONLOOKERS FROWN Jun 20, 2009
Pedro Espada and Hiram Monserrate and failed gubernatorial candidate Tom Golisano shows that politics is merely self-survival. Politicians care about themselves instead of the people who elect them. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Coup players face legal complaints Jun 17, 2009
Pedro Espada Jr. isn't the only player in the state Senate coup facing possible violations of state election law: A complaint against a group founded by Rochester billionaire Tom Golisano is headed for the office of Albany County District Attorney David Soares. State Board of Elections officials don't comment on open cases, but on Monday they acknowledged that complaints and ongoing failure to pay campaign fines or judgments would be forwarded to the district attorney. (Albany Times Union)
WHY I DID IT Jun 16, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Last Update: 06:25 AM EDT. A NEW YORK BILLIONAIRE EXPLAINS HIS SENATE COUP D'TAX -- AND SAYS THAT THE ASSEMBLY COULD BE NEXT. (New York Post -- Opinions)
New office faux pas: Texting during meetings Jun 16, 2009
In a New York state political coup, billionaire businessman Tom Golisano said he grew angry after meeting this spring with state Democratic majority leader Malcolm Smith, who paid more attention to his BlackBerry than to issues at hand. "I thought that was very rude," Golisano told statehouse reporters. (MSNBC -- Business)
Business lobby groups try a new strategy to gain influence in Albany May 26, 2009
Missing from the press conference was Tom Golisano and any representative of his business-oriented political action committee, Responsible New York, but he was around ... For every Tom Golisano who makes a public show of abandoning his New York state residency, there are many others who make the same decision but refuse to talk about it, weakening the position of the people who are lobbying on their behalf. (Albany Business Review, NY)
NY'S TAX GRAVY TRAIN: HEADING TO FLORIDA? May 23, 2009
Tom Golisano is right on the mark ("Adios, New York," PostOpinion, May 20). Unfortunately, he points out what will become this state's downfall. (New York Post -- Opinions)
NY senators oppose NHL team in Hamilton May 22, 2009
Along with current owner Tom Golisano and the NHL, we worked very hard to keep the Sabres here in Buffalo, the senators added. They are woven into the fabric of life in this whole region and we must do all we can to see that they continue to prosper and grow. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
N.Y. Governor Causes Billionaire to Flee May 21, 2009
New York billionaire Tom Golisano has had it with the expensive Empire State -- so he's packing up and moving to Florida. In a commentary published in the New York Post, the owner of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres said he will save $5 million a year in taxes by migrating south. (Newsmax)
Guy Cosentino: Will Golisano's move matter? May 20, 2009
a.mom wrote on May 20, 2009 12:24 AM:" I've heard that Golisano does intend to pull Paychex out of NY from Rochester insiders. I hope they are wrong.There are plenty of people who comment on these news stories who support punitive taxes on the rich. I have endlessly tried to point out that rich people will leave the state when they feel they are being unfairly taxed. Tom Golisano is merely one of the more visible ones.Yesterday the WSJ did a story - over the period from 1998-2007, 1100 people... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
ADIOS, NEW YORK May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Last Update: 07:45 AM EDT. TAXED OUT OF THE STATE. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Businesses offer plans to cut state's high cost May 19, 2009
The business leaders' case was underscored Monday when Paychex Inc. founder Tom Golisano came to the Capitol to discuss his shift of legal residency to Florida, a move he announced last week. "A state, just like a business, has to be competitive," said Golisano, a billionaire from the Rochester area. (Democrat and Chronicle)
Senator Visits Irondequoit Tops Store May 17, 2009
"So, what I need to do as the Senator from New York is to work very hard with President Obama, and the congressional delegation, to turn the economy around and do the kinds of investments that create jobs, said Gillibrand. One of the factories that we visited today, we're going to try to get federal investment for them. If we can get that investment, it would create 60 jobs. Those 60 jobs would make a big difference in this region. Gillibrand identified the high tech and biotech sectors... (R News)
Small Towns Suffer From Closings May 16, 2009
" Mayor Milne would like to see at least one more car dealership in Honeoye Falls. He says it would not only be good for the village, but also for Molye. Milne believes the two could feed off each other as competition can make a business stronger. mrh/mmc Print Friendly Version Hundreds of elected Republicans and some Democrats seeking a second party endorsement turned out for the Monroe County Conservative Party Dinner. In Orleans County, the village of Albion, is looking for a new mayor after... (R News)
Conventions Kick Off Political Season May 15, 2009
" With so many incumbent democrats not getting the party's support, dems say they're bracing for a heated primary season. mrh/ay Print Friendly Version Thursday marked the official start to the 2009 political season as both the Monroe County Democratic and Republican Committees held their conventions to select candidates for the November election. A long-time Monroe County legislator announced he is resigning. Doug Dobson has served on the legislature since 1998. The jury is deliberating in the... (R News)
Tom Golisano Plans Move to Florida May 15, 2009
Rochester Billionaire Tom Golisano says he's had enough of New York State taxes, so he's moving south ... Rochester Billionaire Tom Golisano says he's had enough of New York State taxes, so he's moving south. (R News)
Season-ticket sales strong for Sabres May 12, 2009
Since the first day Tom Golisano purchased the team in 2003, we wanted to be sure our season-ticket holders received the best price on their tickets. In return, our fans have been fiercely loyal to us and we take great pride in the partnership we have nurtured with them over the last several years. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Mum's the word in Coyotes' neighbourhood May 9, 2009
Owner] Tom Golisano would sell in a heartbeat, he says. And if a team in Southern Ontario is worth $300-million, the owner wonders, why should the co-founder of Research In Motion get that market in a sweetheart deal by buying the league's worst financial basket case. (Globe and Mail)
Three Charged in Deadly Drinking Apr 1, 2009
Don't let this happen," said Kraft. Arman Partamian's parents hope others can learn from his death so that no other student will perish needlessly as Arman did. ajl/ay Print Friendly Version The passenger in a DWI-related car crash on Spencerport Road in Gates early Friday morning died of his injuries Tuesday night at Strong Hospital. New York State DOT leaders held an informational meeting Tuesday night with residents announcing a detour of sorts to the Route 531 transportation project. The... (R News)
Route 531 Extension a No-Go Apr 1, 2009
The basic decision was made because of the lack of traffic and the need for the highway to be extended out this far," said Kevin OBuckley, NYSDOT. Instead, the DOT says the project's focus will now center around multiple location-specific improvements along the corridor that would improve safety and congestion-related delays. ajl/ay Print Friendly Version The passenger in a DWI-related car crash on Spencerport Road in Gates early Friday morning died of his injuries Tuesday night at Strong... (R News)
Fundraiser for Scleroderma Patient Mar 30, 2009
" Allen did the cooking for the benefit, which raised thousands of dollars. Related Story: - 3/27/09 ajl ds Print Friendly Version For the third straight year, a local Christian church showed its support for the local Jewish community. The Greater Rochester Night to Honor Israel took Place at the Bethel Christian Fellowship, in Downtown Rochester. Friends and loved ones spent Sunday grieving in their own ways over the loss of Joseph Mueller, 17. The Aquinas Institute senior died in a car crash... (R News)
Wine Contest Benefits Camp Good Days Mar 30, 2009
So this is a competition and a way for them to really find out how great their wines are and compare with all the other wines of the world," said Peter Parts, Camp Good Days volunteer. The $150 a plate wine dinner is May 2. ajl ds Print Friendly Version For the third straight year, a local Christian church showed its support for the local Jewish community. The Greater Rochester Night to Honor Israel took Place at the Bethel Christian Fellowship, in Downtown Rochester. Friends and loved ones... (R News)
Red Cross Helps in Fargo Mar 29, 2009
Everybody is working as hard as they can," said Devvie Schleyer, Red Cross volunteer. If things do get worse, Red Cross workers would have to evacuate Fargo along with its residents. jme ds Print Friendly Version It was lights out at 8:30 p.m. Saturday night as people around the world observed Earth Hour. A 51-year-old man died in a farm accident in the town of Wheatland. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the Rochester area joined forces to help the less fortunate. Forecasters in North... (R News)
Red Wings Tickets Go on Sale Mar 29, 2009
I thought it was exciting to do this," said Sonia Tafoya, Red Wings fan. "We had a great end of the year last year, both attendance wise and on the field, and I think people are really excited about the upcoming season," said Dan Mason, Red Wings general manager. The Red Wings home opener is Saturday, April 11 at 1:35 p.m. jmeds Print Friendly Version It was lights out at 8:30 p.m. Saturday night as people around the world observed Earth Hour. A 51-year-old man died in a farm accident in the... (R News)
The End of the Rockefeller Drug Laws: A Hip-Hop Victory Mar 28, 2009
On June 4, 2003, HSAN and that coalition, brought together Andrew Cuomo, Tom Golisano and other elected officials, along with hip-hop stars Jay Z, Diddy, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Rev Run, Damon Dash, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, the D.O.C., Capone-N-Noreaga, Fat Joe, The Beastie Boys, Fabolous and M-1 from dead prez, and Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon, to a rally in front of New Yorks City Hall which drew over 60,000 people with the purpose of educating and mobilizing around this issue for which... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Golisano Talks NY Tax Burden on Biz Mar 27, 2009
Billionaire businessman Tom Golisano says he understands the difficulty of doing business in New York State ... Not paychex because I would be concerned about the real dislocation of families," Golisano added. Golisano did not comment on what those businesses are. He is ready to put up a fight though, especially where the state budget is concerned. He says he will bankroll any New York legislator who rejects the state budget currently being drawn up behind closed doors. The Paychex founder said... (R News)
