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Thursday, May 30, 2013  The Madison County Board of Supervisors has approved the land claim and gaming settlement with the Oneida Indian Nation, but with “great reluctance”.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The Oneida County legislature approves the land claim deal between the state and Oneida Indian Nation with a final vote of 16 to 13.

Monday, May 27, 2013  A state-brokered agreement with the Oneida Indians involving land claims and gambling rights will be considered this week by legislators in Oneida County.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The Cayuga Indian Nation sent letters to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Department of the Interior over concerns about the agreement with the Oneida's Indian Nation saying they would challenge any agreement which limits their federal rights.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  A panel discussion hosted by Sherrill City Commissioner, Mike Hennesy, points out the legal issues with the agreement which says the Oneidas will provide the state with 25% of slot machine revenue in exchange for exclusive gaming rights in Central New York.

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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Oneida Indian Nation has agreed to effectively end its decides-long land claim in Oneida and Madison counties in exchange for exclusive rights to operate a casino in Central New York.

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.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Students want to drop 'Redskins' mascot name

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

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A major expansion announcement is scheduled for Thursday at Turning Stone Resort Casino.