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Oneida Nation To Host Sixth Annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge To Benefit Native American Youth

Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter and four-time PGA TOUR winner Notah Begay III today announced the format and field for the sixth annual Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation Challenge, an annual... Read More »

Oneida Nation Reaches Historic Agreement with State of New York, Oneida County and Madison County

The Oneida Nation reached an historic agreement with the State of New York Thursday to resolve all outstanding disputes regarding the status of the Nation’s lands, property taxes, sales taxes and gaming at Turning Stone Resort Casino. In exchange for the Nation’s agreement to share a portion of its gaming revenues with the State, the State will discontinue all legal challenges, and end longstanding opposition to the recognition of the Oneida Nation reservation. Additionally, the State will agree not to authorize any casinos in a broad, 10 county exclusivity zone. Read More »

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Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter and Notah Begay III to announce a world-class field for the 6th annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge

WHAT:       Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter will be joined by four-time PGA TOUR winner Notah Begay III to announce the date, format and field for the 6th annual... Read More »

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Oneida Nation Makes $10,000 Contribution to Cooperstown Central School District to Help Offset Cost of Mascot Change

Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter presented a check for $10,000 to the Cooperstown Central School District, Wednesday, May 15, as a contribution to help offset the cost of the school’s change... Read More »

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Nationally Televised Boxing Returns to Turning Stone June 7 for Showtime Network’s “SHOBOX – The New Generation”

For the fifth time in the last ten months, Turning Stone Resort Casino will host nationally televised professional boxing, as the Showtime Network program “SHOBOX – The New Generation” will originate, live, Friday, June 7 from the Turning Stone Event Center. Read More »

Oneida Nation to Make Contribution to Cooperstown Central School District to Help Offset Cost of Mascot Change

Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter will present a check to the Cooperstown Central School District, Wednesday, May 15, as a contribution to help offset the cost of the school’s change of mascot... Read More »

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Matt Brewing Company of Utica Introduces Upstate Lager Exclusively at Turning Stone’s Upstate Tavern

The newest dining option at Turning Stone Resort Casino, Upstate Tavern, now has its own, locally produced house brew. Upstate Lager made its highly anticipated debut Tuesday afternoon. Upstate Lager... Read More »

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Oneida Nation Employees in the Spotlight at Annual Talent Show

A talented group of 26 Oneida Nation employees took to the stage Tuesday night, May 7, for the 14th annual Employee Talent Show at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Showroom. When the judges’ votes were... Read More »

Four Directions Productions to Release Award-Winning My Home

The Oneida Indian Nation’s Four Directions Productions proudly announces the animated short film, My Home, will go on sale May 3, in a Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack with an illustrated book adaptation of the film. Read More »

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KISS Coming to Turning Stone

Legendary rock band KISS brings its 2013 Monster Tour to the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center Friday, August 9 at 8:00 p.m. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of KISS. The... Read More »

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AAA Four Diamond Award Streak Continues for Turning Stone


For the eighth consecutive year, The Lodge at Turning Stone has achieved the AAA Four Diamond rating, while the Tower Hotel and Wildflowers Restaurant each received their seventh consecutive Four Diamond... Read More »

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On 20th Anniversary of Gaming Compact Signing, Former Gov. Mario Cuomo Cites Oneida Indian Nation As Model of Success

Appearing in a video tribute to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the historic signing of the gaming compact he forged with the Oneida Indian Nation in 1993, former New York Governor Mario Cuomo cited... Read More »

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AAA Four Diamond Award Streak Continues for Turning Stone

For the eighth consecutive year, The Lodge at Turning Stone has achieved the AAA Four Diamond rating, while the Tower Hotel and Wildflowers Restaurant each received their seventh consecutive Four Diamond rating. Read More »

Oneida Nation Police Team Up with Federal DEA for Drug Take-Back Day

The Oneida Indian Nation Police Department has partnered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 27. This marks the sixth time Oneida... Read More »

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Counting Crows and The Wallflowers Coming to Turning Stone

Counting Crows and The Wallflowers bring their summer tour to the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center Tuesday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. The double-bill is part of Turning Stone’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. The... Read More »

Harry Connick Jr. Coming to Turning Stone

Multi-talented musical and theatrical artist Harry Connick Jr. will perform in concert at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center Wednesday, July 3 at 8:00 p.m. Connick’s performance is part of Turning... Read More »

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Upstate Tavern Set to Open to the Public April 15 at Turning Stone

The newest dining option at Turning Stone Resort Casino, Upstate Tavern, will open to the public Monday, April 15. The restaurant has created approximately 60 new jobs. Upstate Tavern overlooks the Winter... Read More »

Oneida Nation Children & Elders Center Turns Orange

As Central New York celebrated Syracuse University’s trip to the NCAA Final Four, the Oneida Nation’s Ray Elm Children & Elders Center turned orange. The excitement was capped off with a pre-school pep... Read More »

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Alan Jackson Coming to Turning Stone

Country superstar Alan Jackson brings his tour to the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Jackson also performed at Turning Stone in June 2007. Alan Jackson... Read More »

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Employees “Bring The Orange” at Turning Stone Resort Casino with Giant Ice Sculpture

As Central New York celebrated Syracuse University basketball, the Oneida Nation and its employees launched "Bring the Orange"... Read More »

Oneida Indian Nation Congratulates Cooperstown Central School Board for Voting to Remove Redskins Mascot

The Cooperstown Central School Board of Education voted 6-1 Wednesday night to remove the Redskins mascot from its interscholastic athletic, extracurricular and academic programs. Read More »

The Oak Ridge Boys Present Plaque to Turning Stone

Legendary country music group The Oak Ridge Boys made a special presentation at their Thursday, March 7 sold-out performance at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Showroom. Read More »

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Motley Crue Coming to Turning Stone

Motley Crue brings their signature style of rock music and stage spectacle to the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center Thursday, May 23. This will mark the band’s first appearance at Turning Stone. ... Read More »

Oneida Nation Representative commends students at Cooperstown Central School

The Oneida Indian Nation has offered to help the Cooperstown Central School District purchase new uniforms for its sports teams, as the school considers dropping “Redskins” as the school mascot. Students... Read More »

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Oneida Nation Names Director of Sales for Turning Stone Resort Casino

Oneida Nation Enterprises has named Melissa Olsen Director of Sales at Turning Stone Resort Casino. She will oversee all aspects of resort sales, including corporate meetings, conventions and trade shows.... Read More »

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Oneida Nation Names Vice President for Food and Beverage at Turning Stone Resort Casino

Oneida Nation Enterprises named Sujoy Brahma Vice President for Food and Beverage at Turning Stone Resort Casino. He started work at the Oneida Nation January 21. Brahma brings significant experience... Read More »

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Oneida Nation Names Vice President for Technology

Oneida Nation Enterprises named Steve Murphy Vice President for Technology, including Turning Stone Resort Casino and SāvOn Convenience Stores. He started work at the Oneida Nation December 28, 2012. Murphy... Read More »

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Jeff Dunham Coming to Turning Stone

Global comedy icon Jeff Dunham, and his entourage of signature characters, comes to Turning Stone Resort Casino’s Event Center Thursday, July 11 at 8 p.m. as part of the Disorderly Conduct Tour. The man... Read More »

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Golf Facilities at Turning Stone Earn Top Honors

Three golf facilities at Turning Stone Resort Casino were recently honored with prestigious industry awards. The Shenendoah and Kaluhyat Golf Shop was honored by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM)... Read More »

Oneida Nation Representative Recognizes Former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer at USET Conference

Oneida Indian Nation Representative Ray Halbritter recognized former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer at the United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) Conference, Monday, February 4 in Arlington, Virginia. USET... Read More »

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ESPN Friday Night Fights Returns to Turning Stone March 29

Nationally televised professional boxing returns to the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center with ESPN Friday Night Fights March 29, 2013. The announcement comes on the heels of last week’s exciting... Read More »

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Upstate Tavern Brings New Flavor to Turning Stone

The newest addition to the dynamic dining choices at Turning Stone Resort Casino will embody the traditional concept of good times and great food. Upstate Tavern promises to be Central New York’s classic... Read More »

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WBA Junior Middleweight World Champion Austin Trout to Attend ESPN Friday Night Fights Event at Turning Stone

WBA Junior Middleweight World Champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout will be in attendance, as a special guest for ESPN Friday Night Fights from Turning Stone Resort Casino, Friday, January 25. The 27-year-old... Read More »

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Undercard Announced for ESPN Friday Night Fights at Turning Stone

The non-televised undercard for the Friday, January 25 ESPN Friday Night Fights event at Turning Stone Resort Casino features local sensation, light heavyweight Ryon McKenzie, who calls Canastota, New... Read More »

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Oneida Nation Employees Help 35 Local Families

Oneida Nation employees have shown their generosity this holiday season by helping 35 Central New York families in need, through the Catholic Charities of Oneida and Madison Counties Adopt-a-Family program.... Read More »

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Oneida Nation Makes Multi-Million Dollar Employee Bonus Distribution

The Oneida Indian Nation distributed multi-million dollar bonuses to eligible employees in its workforce. The Nation has encouraged... Read More »

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Oneida Nation Hiring for 150 Jobs at Turning Stone

Turning Stone Resort Casino looks to add to its 4,500 employees with a Restaurant and Entertainment Career Fair Monday, February 4. The full- and part-time jobs run the spectrum of Turning Stone’s operations... Read More »

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Championship Boxing Returns to Turning Stone

Nationally-televised championship boxing returns to the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center with ESPN Friday Night Fights January 25, 2013. In the 12 round Main Event, NABO Middleweight Champion... Read More »

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Golf Trio at Turning Stone Retains ‘Best Casino Courses’ Title

Established as the premier destination in Central New York, Turning Stone Resort Casino continues to be recognized as one of the most respected golf resorts in... Read More »

Make Dreams Come True with Gift Cards from Skana Spa

While holiday gift cards abound during this season, there may be none better suited to making dreams come true than those from Skaná Spa at Turning... Read More »

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Chittenango Students to Sing with Kenny Rogers

The Chittenango High School Choir joins legendary country music star Kenny Rogers on stage for his Christmas & Hits tour stop at Turning Stone Resort Casino Thursday, December 20. Six students in grades... Read More »

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SāvOn Expands Non-Ethanol Gasoline Offerings

In response to strong demand for non-ethanol gasoline, SāvOn has converted its store at the corner of Genesee and Main Streets in Oneida to offer ethanol-free fuel only. Ethanol-added fuel is still... Read More »

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Holiday Season at Turning Stone Sure to Dazzle

Turning Stone Resort Casino started the holiday season in a big way with its annual Christmas tree lighting and Gingerbread Village display. Guests joined Santa and Mrs. Claus as they threw the switch... Read More »

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New Entertainment Complex Coming to Turning Stone

Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter announced the start of an unprecedented construction project to bring a multi-venue entertainment facility to Turning Stone... Read More »

Skaná Spa Recognized by SPAFINDER Readers

Skaná Spa at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Central New York has been cited in the coveted 2012 SpaFinder®... Read More »

Hofmann Donates 48,000 Hot Dogs to CNY Charities

Just in time for the holiday season, the Hofmann Sausage Company donated 24,000 hot dogs each to the Food Bank of Central New York and the Rescue Mission of Syracuse for a total of 48,000 hot dogs. Hofmann... Read More »

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Skaná Spa Serves Soothing Autumn Thirst Quenchers

Turning Stone Resort’s award-winning Skaná Spa has introduced its autumn selection of popular signature... Read More »

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Oneida Nation Elders Host Craft and Bake Sale

Just in time for some early holiday shopping, the Oneida Nation Elders Program hosted a craft and bake sale Friday, November 9th at the Ray Elm Children and Elders Center. The sale featured native and... Read More »

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TS Steakhouse Chef Joseph Stewart Returns Home

Chef de Cuisine Joseph Stewart has returned to his home state of New York to run the kitchen at the new TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone Resort Casino. The restaurant opens November 14 on the 21st floor of the Turning Stone Tower Hotel, offering beautiful panoramic views of the countryside from the tallest building between Albany and Syracuse. Read More »

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Oneida Nation Honors Veterans at 12th Annual Event

The Oneida Indian Nation hosted nearly 500 military veterans and those currently serving from across Central New York at its 12th annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony Saturday, November 3. New York... Read More »

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