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Today at 1:56 PM  Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders say they have a deal to authorize four upstate New York casinos that would drive jobs and tourism to the long economically distressed area.

Today at 8:27 AM  A senior Cuomo administration official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders struck a late night deal to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow votes on 10 separate women's rights bills including an abortion proposal that appeared to have been blocked in the Senate.

Yesterday at 1:23 PM  Authorities say an Auburn woman suspected of stealing $808,000 from the teachers union she headed lost more than $350,000 at a central New York casino over the last seven years of her life.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  New York's casino expansion bill being negotiated behind closed doors has a new provision that would expand gambling even if voters reject the proposal to build more casinos.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State and Seneca Indian Nation leaders have announced a deal to resolve a long-running dispute over western New York gambling rights and revenue.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed authorizing three Las Vegas-type casinos in upstate New York, a large video slot machine center in western New York, and a five-year moratorium on casinos in New York City.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Stone Resort Casino’s new "Exit 33" is holding a career fair at the Liverpool Holiday Inn from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Monday. Interviews will be conducted on-the-spot.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The Assembly member representing parts of Oswego and Oneida Counties is blasting the proposed settlement between Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Oneida Indian Nation.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The Saratoga Casino and Raceway plans a $30 million expansion project that will include a 120-room hotel, a fine dining restaurant and an event center.

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.

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 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.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants any future new casinos to provide revenue to several counties surrounding each one, not just the county that's host to the facility.

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.