The Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, Inc (AVRE) is a non-profit organization located in Binghamton, NY. The shining star of our Business Division is the copy paper manufacturing department powered by a state-of-the-art Pemco Digicut Sheeter. This equipment has been customized for low-vision machine operators with adaptive technology including screen magnification, high-contrast displays, voice-enhanced notifications, and specialized lighting – enabling 100% of the work to be performed by individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

In April 2025, AVRE completed the first phase of a $2.4 million expansion to increase production capacity and efficiency, including a new roll stand, a trolley system, and ongoing upgrades to warehousing and distribution. The expansion reinforces our role as a competitive manufacturer and leader in empowering individuals with vision loss.

AVRE just celebrated our 100th anniversary of creating opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment and vision rehabilitation services. We are a member of New York’s Preferred Source Program in partnership with New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (“NYSID”) and NIBNY. We are a social enterprise that marries full-scale manufacturing operations with robust vision rehabilitation services for individuals of all ages in nine counties in NYS.

Our copy paper is manufactured using state-of-the-art equipment that empowers blind & low vision employees to contribute their skills in meaningful, rewarding careers while delivering consistently high-quality products.

AVRE’s copy paper reflects innovation and manufacturing excellence that provides meaningful employment for New Yorkers with disabilities. How’s that for COOL!

Finger Lakes Textiles proudly manufactures Arctic Gear, a high-quality line of hats made right here in New York. What makes Arctic Gear truly special is that every hat is created from start to finish by an inclusive workforce that includes people with disabilities, veterans, and dedicated employees working side by side in our Waterloo facility.

From knitting and sewing to inspection and finishing, each Arctic Gear hat is handcrafted with pride and attention to detail. Available in styles and sizes ranging from newborn to adult, Arctic Gear also offers custom products for businesses, organizations, and events.

Every purchase does more than provide warmth; it creates meaningful employment opportunities and supports economic growth in a rural New York community. Arctic Gear demonstrates that quality manufacturing and inclusion go hand in hand.

More than just a hat, Arctic Gear represents opportunity, craftsmanship, and community. By voting for Arctic Gear/Finger Lakes Textiles, you're supporting a truly New York-made product that showcases the talent of an inclusive workforce and proves that some of the coolest things made in New York are also making a difference.

Imagine two spacecraft moving more than 14,000 miles per hour, each drifting up, down, and side to side; now picture them trying to connect perfectly and safely in space. Moog’s Linear Actuator System (LAS), manufactured in New York, is a major sub-system at the heart of NASA's Docking System (NDS). As an essential part of the Soft Capture System (SCS), the LAS enables the SCS to perform its job, making those seemingly impossible dockings possible.

The system uses six precision-engineered actuators, working together like a high-tech handshake. When the first actuator gently touches the International Space Station, the LAS triggers the others to move and adjust, helping the SCS guide the spacecraft into perfect alignment for a secure connection. That is remarkable, considering the spacecraft are not only moving forward; they're also floating, twisting, and shifting in every direction (what engineers call “six degrees of freedom”). The LAS works in tandem with the SCS to correct all these movements, ensuring everything comes together smoothly.

The true magic of the Soft Capture System lies in its ability to tame the chaos of motion and force. But none of that is possible without the LAS providing precise, multi-axis electromechanical control.

This New York-made innovation transforms a risky, high-speed rendezvous into a reliable connection. Vote for Moog’s Linear Actuator System, the coolest thing made in New York!

Perry’s Indulgent Ice Cream delivers rich, creamy flavor you can count on—crafted the slow-cooked way and offered in a wide variety of real ice cream flavors to match every craving. From timeless classics to new favorites, Perry’s turns everyday moments into satisfying indulgences, making it the trusted ice cream to bring joy, comfort, and flavor to the table again and again.

Perry’s Ice Cream was founded in 1918 when H. Morton Perry purchased a milk route in Akron, NY, operating as a home delivery and wholesale dairy business until 1932 when the local school asked Morton if he could supply ice cream. Using a family recipe for ice cream given to him by his mother, Morton began mixing small batches of ice cream on the kitchen stove with his son, Marlo, with his tried and true motto: “Make sure you put in enough of the good stuff.” Today, Morton’s “good stuff” philosophy is still rooted in everything we do — from how we craft our ice cream to the way we do business.