Tools

Ostrander Named to Oneida Nation Gaming Commission

Story Created: Feb 1, 2010 at 11:58 AM EDT

Story Updated: Feb 10, 2010 at 3:34 PM EDT

Doug Ostrander has been appointed to the Oneida Nation Gaming Commission, the regulatory body that oversees the licensing and gaming activity at Turning Stone Resort and Casino. He currently serves as a councilperson for the Town of Cairo, chairman of the Cairo Zoning Commission and a trustee for the Cairo Library.
He was director of security for Turning Stone Resort and Casino from its opening in 1993 until his retirement in 2005. Before coming to Turning Stone, he served with the NYS Police for more than 20 years where he rose through the ranks, retiring as a Major in charge of traffic services.
Earlier in his career, he taught English as a Second Language for five years in the New York Public School System. He earned his bachelor’s degree in French from Iona College and his master’s degree in English as a Second Language from New York University.
The father of four children, he resides in Cairo, N.Y. with his wife, Lynn.
Information, photos, video or graphics from www.OneidaIndianNation.com may not be republished, uploaded, posted or distributed in any way without the prior approval of Oneida Indian Nation Communications. Permission is for one time use only. Any use of this material must be credited to: Oneida Indian Nation.

Latest News

  • Kuhl Highlights Oneida Women in History at DFAS Lunch Event

    Kathy Kuhl, Oneida Nation’s Central New York Indian Outreach Coordinator, was a recent guest speaker at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service’s (DFAS) Women’s History Month ‘Lunch-and-Learn’ event. Kuhl told of the rich history and accomplishments of Oneida women. Her talk told of Sky Woman, the Three Sisters, Two Kettles, Polly Cooper, Mary Winder and the many Oneida women who have served and are currently serving this country as members of the armed forces. Her talk focused on the accomplishments of these and other Oneida women in history and she shared with the group information about the role of women in Oneida culture, a matrilineal society.

    Photo submitted by Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Rome Read more »

More Latest News

Pressroom

Weather

Icon
Temp 41 °F
Current Condition : Overcast
Humidity : 82 %
Dew Point : 36 °F
Wind : 6 mph
More Weather