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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Oneida County legislature reacts to agreement between New York State and Oneida Indian Nation

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  With an added stop in Central New York on its 2013 Monster Tour, legendary rock band KISS is marking two milestones: the band's 40th anniversary, and the venue's 20th anniversary.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Two bands that topped charts in the mid-90's will share a stage at Turning Stone this July.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Turning Stone has tapped the talents of a piano man with 20 years of experience in film, music, and theatre to help celebrate its 20th anniversary.  Harry Connick Jr. and his band will take the stage July 3 at 8 p.m., performing songs from their new album, "Every Man Should Know."

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Former Gov. Mario Cuomo is helping the Oneida Indian Nation celebrate the 20th anniversary of the compact that led to New York's first Indian casino.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Ray Halbritter, Nation Representative and CEO of Oneida Nation Enterprises, has spoken out in an op-ed piece for the Daily News, called “Get That Indian Off Your Uniform,” about the need to address the inherent racism that comes with having a Native American as a school or team mascot.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Turning Stone Casino broke ground on a $25 million dollar entertainment expansion expected to create 100 permanent jobs.

Friday, September 28, 2012  This weekend, the DEA and the Oneida Nation will take back and incinerate unwanted medication

Monday, March 05, 2012  Oneida Indian Nation Police are offering an award of $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a fire on Patrick Road on February 14.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Investigators continue to investigate an arson on Oneida Indian Nation land.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Oneida Indian Nation police need your help tracking down the person behind a recent arson.

Friday, January 27, 2012  A motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by two people from Madison County and Oneida Nation employees was denied by New York's State Supreme Court.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  The Onondaga County Legislature has passed a resolution supporting a new racino.

Friday, October 21, 2011  A federal appeals court panel says a tax dispute between the Oneida Indian Nation and two upstate New York counties is no longer a federal matter, but could be fought in state courts.

Monday, October 17, 2011  Residents of the disputed lands say they've 'turned a corner' in the 40 year dispute