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Tom Golisano

Blase Thomas Golisano (born November 14, 1941) is an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of Paychex, which offers payroll and human resources services to businesses. Golisano owned Greenlight Networks, a fiber internet provider based in Rochester, New York, from 2019 to 2022. He owned the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League and Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League from 2003 to 2011. Golisano unsuccessfully ran for Governor of New York as a third-party candidate in 1994, 1998, and 2002. As of 2020, Golisano had a net worth of US$5.2 billion.

Infobox

Born
Blase Thomas Golisano (1941-11-14) November 14, 1941 (age 84)Rochester, New York, U.S
Education
Alfred State College (AAS)
Political party
Independence (1991–2005)Republican (2005–present)
Spouse
Monica Seles
Children
2
Website
Golisano Foundation

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First
First
Party political offices
First
Party political offices
Independence nominee for Governor of New York 1994, 1998, 2002
Party political offices
Succeeded byEliot Spitzer
Party political offices
First
Independence nominee for Governor of New York 1994, 1998, 2002
Succeeded byEliot Spitzer

References

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  2. "Built Not Born: Naples billionaire Tom Golisano talks about his new book"
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  3. Bloomberg.com
    https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks
  4. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
    https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/04/21/golisano-acquiring-high-speed-provider-greenlight-networks/538951002/
  5. "Tom Golisano is betting big on Greenlight's fiber internet. Like nine figures big"
    https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2019/12/17/golisano-pumps-100-m-into-greenlight-buffalo-niagara-expansion-rochester/2674784001/
  6. azcentral
    https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/2018/08/13/greenlight-internet-available-greece-ny/980438002/
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    https://www.forbes.com/profile/tom-golisano/?sh=2ac0a8e599d3
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    https://www.forbes.com/profile/tom-golisano/
  10. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/14/sports/nhl-golisano-group-to-buy-sabres.html
  11. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/14/sports/nhl-golisano-group-to-buy-sabres.html
  12. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/02/sports/hockey/02sale.html
  13. Golisano talks about Dodgers bid Retrieved 2011-11-11.
    http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/golisano-talks-about-dodgers-bid
  14. Wawrow, John (August 6, 2014). Golisano submits bid to buy Bills. Associated Press. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
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  17. Daily News
    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/story/387414p-328759c.html
  18. "8-20-2008 - "NY Republican Tom Golisano gives big money to Democratic convention" - Muckety"
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  19. "Council To Vote On Term Limits Issue On Thursday - NY1.com"
    https://archive.today/20120910111737/http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/87565/council-to-vote-on-term-limits-issue-on-thursday/
  20. Why I'm Leaving New York, niagarafallsreporter.com, Guest View by Tom Golisano
    http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/golisano5.26.09.html
  21. The New York Times
    https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/08/revolt-could-imperil-democratic-control-of-senate/
  22. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/16/nyregion/16albany.html
  23. Daily News
    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/07/09/2009-07-09_end_in_sight_for_senate_deadlock_rogue_democrat_pedro_espada.html
  24. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
    http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20110222/NEWS01/102220330/-1/webster/Tom-Golisano-help-effort-end-Electoral-College?odyssey=nav%7Chead
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    http://www.golisanofoundation.org
  28. map.niagara.edu
    http://map.niagara.edu/map/show/golisano-center
  29. Ave Maria University press release Archived 2010-01-31 at the Wayback Machine, November 5, 2009.
    http://www.avemaria.edu/news/354.html
  30. Special Olympics
    http://www.specialolympics.org/health.aspx
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    http://www.golisanofoundation.org/tomGolisano_GCH_florida.html
  32. www.rochesterregional.org
    https://www.rochesterregional.org/services/neurosciences/golisano-restorative-neurology-rehabilitation-center/
  33. Forbes
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2016/11/30/big-bet-philanthropy-solving-social-problems/#5edabb513999
  34. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
    http://nfmmc.org/news/tom-golisano-makes-gift-of-3-5-million-for-center-to-serve-people-with-special-needs/
  35. golisanofoundation.org
    http://golisanofoundation.org/newsEvents_nazarethtrainingcenter_2016.html
  36. golisanofoundation.org
    http://golisanofoundation.org/tomGolisano_WXXI_2016.html
  37. "Golisano Center for the Performing Arts coming to Parcel 5"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170420182224/http://www.whec.com/news/golisano-center-performing-arts-coming-to-parcel-5/4448138/
  38. Special Olympics
    http://www.specialolympics.org/Sections/What_We_Do/Golisano_Health_Awards.aspx
  39. www.urmc.rochester.edu
    https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital.aspx
  40. www.urmc.rochester.edu
    https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/golisano-gift.aspx
  41. "How a group of local moms created an autism support system for thousands"
    https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/local/communities/2018/05/25/mothers-love-how-group-local-moms-created-autism-support-system-thousands/557062002/
  42. "Golisano Autism Center, hub for autism services, celebrates grand opening"
    https://13wham.com/news/local/golisano-autism-center-celebrates-grand-opening-hub-for-autism-services
  43. WROC-TV
    https://www.rochesterfirst.com/rochester/tom-golisano-will-make-announcement-impacting-rochester-buffalo-and-syracuse/
  44. ukhealthcare.uky.edu
    https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/introducing-golisano-childrens-uk
  45. "Golisano eyes opening a business school in Brighton"
    https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2022-08-24/golisano-eyes-opening-a-business-school-in-brighton
  46. "Tom Golisano announced new business school in Brighton"
    https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/education/tom-golisano-to-announce-a-major-education-initiative-in-rochester/
  47. "Golisano outlines plan for business institute in Brighton to open in fall 2023"
    https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2022-11-02/golisano-outlines-plan-for-business-institute-in-brighton-to-open-in-fall-2023
  48. "Mortimer named inaugural Golisano Institute president"
    https://rochesterbeacon.com/2022/12/09/mortimer-named-inaugural-golisano-institute-president/
  49. "Built Not Born: Reading it is Like Picking a Billionaire's Brain"
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  51. Bloomberg
    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-20/bankers-join-billionaires-to-debunk-imbecile-attack-on-top-1-.html
  52. Tennis star Monica Seles’ husband Tom Golisano refuses to pay tax bill over ‘geese droppings’, news.com.au, 6 February 2
    https://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/tennis-star-monica-seles-billionaire-husband-tom-golisano-refusing-to-pay-tax-bill-over-geese-droppings/news-story/ea18fde42de4b5f7e0469b8be550bf1b
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