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Thursday, April 11, 2013  The Turning Stone Casino has a new restaurant that's tapping into the flavors Central New York.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  If you're a country music fan in Central New York, get ready for a rockin' summer. Alan Jackson and Gretchen Wilson's tours will make a stop in Central New York.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Alligators will be taking over Turning Stone Casino this weekend. People of all ages are welcome to come to the educational shows put on by the members from the cast of Animal Planet's TV show, "Gator Boys."

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Two local men are suspected of robbing numerous banks across Central New York and Massachusetts. Court documents indicate the suspects told investigators they would use the money at Turning Stone Casino in Verona.

Monday, March 11, 2013  A Canadian man is accused of assaulting another man at Turning Stone Casino in Verona.

Friday, February 08, 2013  A Utica teenager is accused of assaulting another man at the Turning Stone Casino.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Strangers on the night of a horrific car accident, Kailee Perrin, has not only kept in touch with the crash victim, but has organized a benefit to raise money for her and her family.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Turning Stone is looking to hire 150 new employees for its expansion project -- named Exit 33 after the Thruway exit to the casino. Full and part time jobs are available for many positions, including servers, bartenders, hosts, security and more. The complex is expected to open this July.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  A purse-snatching at the Turning Stone Casino ended badly for an Oswego man after he was caught with the victim’s debit card.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The Oneida Nation has announced that they will be holding a restaurant and entertainment career fair on February 4th at the Turning Stone Resort’s Oneida Room.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The New York State Police are asking for help in identifying several people involved in an assault that happened on December 28th at the Turning Stone Casino Resort in Verona.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Whether it was a first grader singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", or the Chittenango High School Choir blending together for a rendition of Silent Night, singing on stage with Kenny Rogers on Thursday night was an experience those students will never forget.

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

Thursday, January 05, 2012  The owner of Vernon Downs says any expansion of casino gaming would likely involve a new casino in the Catskills and allowing racinos to add table gaming.