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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.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Turning Stone Resort Casino is planning to announce a multi-million dollar expansion at a groundbreaking event next Thursday, November 8.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone will be open to the public on November 14.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  A representative from the Department of Homeland Security provided training for local law enforcement agencies to help them properly handle people under the influence of synthetic drugs.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  The Oneida Nation’s "Allies in War, Partners in Peace" exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian is adding a multimedia exhibit.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Much like a telephone or computer, meth labs are more portable than ever. While they used to involve a good amount of waste and space, now, methamphetamine production can be done in something as small as a 2-liter bottle of soda.