Brighton, N.Y. Fighting back tears, billionaire Tom Golisano announced Tuesday he plans to donate $360 million to nonprofit organizations across Upstate New Yor

Billionaire businessman Tom Golisano plans to donate $360 million to 82 nonprofit organizations across Western and Central New York, including $10 million to Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse.

The Humane Society of Schuyler County was recently awarded $1.5 million as part of a $360 million donation from philanthropist Tom Golisano to 82 non-profit organizations across New York State. The surprise donation was announced during a ceremony on September 17, where Golisano revealed the generous contributions to various causes.