WIBX 950 » oneida indian nation http://wibx950.com Your News Talk and Sports Leader Wed, 22 May 2013 02:40:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Oneida County Legislators To Vote Next Week On Agreement With Oneidas http://wibx950.com/oneida-county-legislators-to-vote-next-week-on-agreement-with-oneidas/ http://wibx950.com/oneida-county-legislators-to-vote-next-week-on-agreement-with-oneidas/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 16:50:21 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=199528 The Oneida County Board of Legislators will vote next Tuesday on the agreement reached between the Governor and the Oneida Indian Nation, but not everyone is happy.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/oneida-county-legislators-to-vote-next-week-on-agreement-with-oneidas/feed/ 0 from Governor Cuomo's Office Central New York Leaders React To News Of Oneida National Deal With New York State, Oneida And Madison Counties http://wibx950.com/central-new-york-leaders-react-to-news-of-oneida-national-deal-with-new-york-state-oneida-and-madison-counties/ http://wibx950.com/central-new-york-leaders-react-to-news-of-oneida-national-deal-with-new-york-state-oneida-and-madison-counties/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:49:17 +0000 Jeff Monaski http://wibx950.com/?p=197742 Local elected officials are reacting to the news of a tax collection agreement between the Oneida Indian Nation and New York State and Oneida and Madison Counties.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/central-new-york-leaders-react-to-news-of-oneida-national-deal-with-new-york-state-oneida-and-madison-counties/feed/ 0 Joe Raedle, Getty Images Do You Support The Oneida Agreement? http://wibx950.com/do-you-support-the-oneida-agreement/ http://wibx950.com/do-you-support-the-oneida-agreement/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:03 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=197743 A new agreement between New York State and the Oneida Indian Nation has been reached.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/do-you-support-the-oneida-agreement/feed/ 0 Photo Courtesy: Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo Griffo, Brindisi React To Deal Struck With The Oneidas http://wibx950.com/griffo-brindisi-react-to-deal-struck-with-the-oneidas/ http://wibx950.com/griffo-brindisi-react-to-deal-struck-with-the-oneidas/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 20:25:47 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=197494 State Senator Joseph Griffo says the region has struggled for a long time and he views the agreement as a positive step.

Griffo says he remains confident that a course can be charted that will be beneficial to the Oneida Indian Nation, as well as the taxpayers, homeowners and small businesses throughout Oneida and Madison Counties.

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi says the agreement will benefit Oneida Cou

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]]> http://wibx950.com/griffo-brindisi-react-to-deal-struck-with-the-oneidas/feed/ 0 Joe Raedle, Getty Images Oneidas, State And Counties Reach Casino Agreement http://wibx950.com/oneidas-state-and-counties-reach-casino-agreement/ http://wibx950.com/oneidas-state-and-counties-reach-casino-agreement/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 18:55:12 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=197444 Leaders from Oneida and Madison Counties and the Oneida Indian Nation joined Governor Andrew Cuomo in Albany today for the announcement of a major agreement between the parties.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/oneidas-state-and-counties-reach-casino-agreement/feed/ 0 from Governor Cuomo's office Major Announcement From Governor Cuomo And Oneida County Offiicials http://wibx950.com/major-announcement-from-governor-cuomo-and-oneida-county-offiicials/ http://wibx950.com/major-announcement-from-governor-cuomo-and-oneida-county-offiicials/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 17:06:08 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=197354 Governor Cuomo and Oneida County officials will be making a major announcement in Albany this afternoon.

 

Watch live streaming video from newyorkstateofficeofthegovernor at livestream.com

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]]> http://wibx950.com/major-announcement-from-governor-cuomo-and-oneida-county-offiicials/feed/ 0 Mario Tama, Getty Images Cooperstown School District Gets $10K From Oneida Indian Nation http://wibx950.com/cooperstown-school-district-gets-10k-from-oneida-indian-nation/ http://wibx950.com/cooperstown-school-district-gets-10k-from-oneida-indian-nation/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 12:59:49 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=197178 The Cooperstown School District will be purchasing new uniforms with a new mascot thanks to a $10,000 gift from the Oneida Indian Nation.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/cooperstown-school-district-gets-10k-from-oneida-indian-nation/feed/ 0 Photo Courtesy: Oneida Indian Nation Local Leaders Represent Central New York Tribal Interests At State Economic Summit http://wibx950.com/local-leaders-represent-central-new-york-tribal-interests-at-state-economic-summit/ http://wibx950.com/local-leaders-represent-central-new-york-tribal-interests-at-state-economic-summit/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:27:27 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=179769 Indian Nations and Tribes around New York will be meeting in Albany today.  The purpose of the forum is to strengthen partnerships and promote local investment.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/local-leaders-represent-central-new-york-tribal-interests-at-state-economic-summit/feed/ 0 alh1, Flickr "Bring The Orange" At Oneida Nation [VIDEO] http://wibx950.com/bring-the-orange-at-oneida-nation-video/ http://wibx950.com/bring-the-orange-at-oneida-nation-video/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:29:20 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=174840 Orange fever has hit the Turning Stone Resort and Casino.

As central New York celebrates Syracuse's trip to the Final Four, the Oneida Indian Nation will "Bring The Orange" this week.

A 12-foot tall ice orange-themed ice sculpture has been constructed and the Turning Stone tower will be bathed in orange

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]]> http://wibx950.com/bring-the-orange-at-oneida-nation-video/feed/ 0 Rob Carr, Getty Images Cooperstown School Board Votes To Remove Redskins Mascot http://wibx950.com/cooperstown-school-board-votes-to-remove-redskins-mascot/ http://wibx950.com/cooperstown-school-board-votes-to-remove-redskins-mascot/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:52:06 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=161447 The Oneida Indian Nation is congratulating the Cooperstown School Board for voting to remove the Redskins mascot from its sports teams.

The board voted 6-to-1 Wednesday night to drop the name.

The move was prompted by last month's vote by the student body that the mascot be changed

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]]> http://wibx950.com/cooperstown-school-board-votes-to-remove-redskins-mascot/feed/ 0 from Cooperstown Central School District Oneida Nation Responds To Picente's State Of County Address http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-responds-to-picentes-state-of-county-address/ http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-responds-to-picentes-state-of-county-address/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:14:22 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=160282 Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente called for renewed talks with the Oneida Indian Nation in his State of the County Address.

The Oneida Indian Nation has issued a statement in response to Picente's address

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]]> http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-responds-to-picentes-state-of-county-address/feed/ 0 Kevin Winter, Getty Images Oneida Nation CEO Featured In Op-Ed Piece Calling For End To Native American Mascots http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-ceo-featured-in-op-ed-piece-calling-for-end-to-native-american-mascots/ http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-ceo-featured-in-op-ed-piece-calling-for-end-to-native-american-mascots/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:33 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=154794 The Deerslayers, Hawkeyes or Pathfinders. Each has the potential to become the new nickname for the Cooperstown Central School District.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-ceo-featured-in-op-ed-piece-calling-for-end-to-native-american-mascots/feed/ 0 Cooperstown Central School District Turning Stone Resort Casino To Hire 150 Employees During Career Fair http://wibx950.com/turning-stone-resort-casino-to-hire-150-employees-during-career-fair/ http://wibx950.com/turning-stone-resort-casino-to-hire-150-employees-during-career-fair/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:32:57 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=143808 The Turning Stone Resort Casino is hosting a Food Service and Entertainment Career Fair, to fill another 150 full and part-time job openings.

Starting at 9 on Monday morning in the Turning Stone's Oneida Ro

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]]> http://wibx950.com/turning-stone-resort-casino-to-hire-150-employees-during-career-fair/feed/ 0 Gino Geruntino, WIBX Oneida Indian Nation Provides Gifts To Needy Families http://wibx950.com/oneida-indian-nation-provides-gifts-to-needy-families/ http://wibx950.com/oneida-indian-nation-provides-gifts-to-needy-families/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:21:12 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=130629 Verona, NY (WIBX) - Families in need are getting some help this holiday season from the Oneida Nation Enterprises.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/oneida-indian-nation-provides-gifts-to-needy-families/feed/ 0 Allie Rice, flickr Obama Administration Meeting With Indian Country Tribes And Representatives Leaves Oneida Nation Optimisitic http://wibx950.com/obama-administration-meeting-with-indian-country-tribes-and-representatives-leaves-oneida-nation-optimisitic/ http://wibx950.com/obama-administration-meeting-with-indian-country-tribes-and-representatives-leaves-oneida-nation-optimisitic/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:43:26 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=128349 Washington, DC (WIBX) - Taking a break from fiscal cliff negotiations, the President met with leaders of the 566 American Indian and Alaska Native leaders in Washington, DC.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/obama-administration-meeting-with-indian-country-tribes-and-representatives-leaves-oneida-nation-optimisitic/feed/ 0 Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images Oneida Nation Distributes Annual Bonus To Employees http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-distributes-annual-bonus-to-employees/ http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-distributes-annual-bonus-to-employees/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:19:13 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=126820 Verona, NY (WIBX) - Employees of the Oneida Indian Nation are receiving their annual bonuses, just in time for the busy shopping season.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-distributes-annual-bonus-to-employees/feed/ 0 Gino Geruntino, WIBX New Entertainment Complex Coming To Turning Stone http://wibx950.com/new-entertainment-complex-coming-to-turning-stone/ http://wibx950.com/new-entertainment-complex-coming-to-turning-stone/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:39:25 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=120695 Verona, NY (WIBX) - A new $25 million expansion is taking place at the Turning Stone Casino, adding another 300 jobs to the local economy.

According to Oneida Nation CEO, Ray Halbritter, "Exit 33" will have four distinct entertainment venues, including a country dance hall, rock club, piano bar and ultra lounge

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]]> http://wibx950.com/new-entertainment-complex-coming-to-turning-stone/feed/ 0 Oneida Indian Nation photo Oneida Nation Presents 8th $1 Million Installment Of Gift To Museum http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-presents-8th-1-million-installment-of-gift-to-museum/ http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-presents-8th-1-million-installment-of-gift-to-museum/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:35:59 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=107573 Oneida, NY (WIBX) - The 8th $1-million check was presented to The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian today.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-presents-8th-1-million-installment-of-gift-to-museum/feed/ 0 Oneida Nation Presents Check To Friends Of The Central Library http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-presents-check-to-friends-of-the-central-library/ http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-presents-check-to-friends-of-the-central-library/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:30:53 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=100820 Vernona, NY (WIBX) - Wolf Clan member of the Oneida Nation Council and Chairman of the Oneida Nation Foundation, Chuck Fougnier, recently presented a $5,000 check to the Friends of the Central Library. 

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]]> http://wibx950.com/oneida-nation-presents-check-to-friends-of-the-central-library/feed/ 0 photo courtesy of Oneida Indian Nation Court Denies Motion For Rehearing On Status Of Oneida Reservation http://wibx950.com/court-denies-motion-for-rehearing-on-status-of-oneida-reservation/ http://wibx950.com/court-denies-motion-for-rehearing-on-status-of-oneida-reservation/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:25:16 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=96964 Vernona, NY (WIBX) - Another victory in court for the Oneida Indian Nation.

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