At the NCLS Open House on April 7th, Senator James W. Wright made a surprising and very welcome announcement that he will be contributing $175,000 towards the planned renovation of the NCLS Service Center building. $75,000 is earmarked for an updated heating and cooling system, and $100,000 will go towards the new 24 station computer training lab.

Senator Wright made the announcement to a crowd of approximately 120 guests and NCLS staff. Everyone was thrilled to hear this wonderful news.

The total cost of the building project is estimated at $650,000. NCLS previously allocated $200,000 from its annual budget, sold a parcel of land for $50,000, and has received a $25,000 grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation. That brings total funds raised for the project to $450,000.