The Buffalo Sabres also entered bankruptcy protection before being bought by New York businessman Tom Golisano.
The Tiger Power Play is an effort to bring in both big name donations (like Tom Golisano) as well as garnish support from students and alumni.
In 1992 Oliver Co-Founded the New York State Independence Party with B. Thomas Golisano.
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In February 2001, B. Thomas Golisano, Chairman and CEO of Paychex, Inc., donated $14 million to fund the college's creation.