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Remington Arms Employee Charged With Unlawful Surveillance

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:43:52 +0000

An employee at Remington Arms has been arrested for allegedly placing a cellphone in the ceiling of the ladies' bathroom.

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Remington Arms Makes Official Statement on New York Gun Laws

Keeler in the Morning — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:21:37 +0000

Remington Arms officials have made their first statement in regards to New York's new gun laws. The statement was released on their Facebook page.

Interestingly, Remington did not close the door on an exit from Ilion, simply saying, "Remington will not run or abandon its loyal and hard working 1,300 employees without considerable thought and deliberation." �

Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney Is Wearing Pink To Draw Attention To Remington Arms

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:01:04 +0000

Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney is causing a stir for wearing pink...ok, there might be a little more to it than that.

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Remington Arms Awarded $80 Million Contract

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:45:20 +0000

Some good news for Remington Arms in Ilion.

Congressman Richard Hanna says the gun maker has received an 80-million dollar contract to produce more than five-thousand sniper rifles for the U.S. military.

Hanna says the awarding of the contra

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Tenney: Remington Owners Extremely Happy With Ilion Plant

Jeff Monaski — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:42:50 +0000

The current owner of Remington Arms are 'extremely happy' with the Ilion plant, according to Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney who met this week company officials, including the plant manager and the company vice general council.

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Rocker-Activist, Ted Nugent on Keeler Tuesday Morning

Keeler in the Morning — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:40:51 +0000

Rocker Ted Nugent will join First News with Keeler in the Morning on Tuesday to discuss the recent gun laws adopted by Governor Cuomo and New York Legislators. Nugent, who recently attended President Obama's State of the Union Address, will talk politics, second amendment rights and his run-in with the Secret Service following comments during last year's presidential election

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Who Needs a Gun When You Have an Automatic Sling Shot

Keeler in the Morning — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:08:50 +0000

There's a lot of talk in New York about the Second Amendment and the ban on automatic weapons, which makes you wonder, what will people do if their guns are taken away? This is amazing video of a guy who has built his own automatic weapon, out of wood

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Tenney To Cuomo: "Hemorrhaging Of Businesses And Residents Needs To Stop"

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:07:53 +0000

Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney is urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to rethink his recently passed gun legislation, claiming it comes at a high cost to the Upstate New York economy.

In a letter written to the Governor, Tenney calls the NY Safe Act an "unprecedented assault on gun manufacturers" and "feel-good legi

Ilion School Superintendent Supports Remington Arms

Keeler in the Morning — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:38:20 +0000

The Superintendent of the Ilion School District say an interview that aired on WKTV regarding the Ilion-Mohawk School District merger portrayed him in a negative light.

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Keeler's 'Keep Your Hands Off My Guns' Anthem For Remington Arms

Keeler in the Morning — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:36:32 +0000

Saying he had been asked for some support by some of the 1300 employees of Remington Arms in Ilion, Bill Keeler dropped some fresh lyrics and sampled Georgia Satellites' 'Keep Your Hands to Yourself' to create his own Remington ode - "Keep Your Hands Off My Guns

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Remington Arms Facebook Page Draws Large Following, Support Against NY Safe Act

Gino Geruntino — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:00:50 +0000

Ilion, NY (WIBX) - The ink has barely dried on Governor Andrew Cuomo's NY Safe Act, but the village of Ilion is already worried about the possible impacts.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo Launches Website Explaining Gun Law

Gino Geruntino — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:21:39 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - If you're having trouble understanding Governor Andrew Cuomo's recently signed gun law, a new website explaining it is here to help.

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Senator James Seward Discusses 2013 Agenda In Herkimer

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:07:57 +0000

Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - Mandate relief, providing more aid to struggling schools and promoting job growth are only a few of the goals State Senator James Seward has on his agenda this year.

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Remington Officials, Elected Officials Lobby In Albany

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:32:32 +0000

Ilion, (WIBX) - As the state considers new gun control legislation, representatives from Remington Arms are in Albany today. along with local elected officials, to lobby against an assault weapons ban.

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Assemblywoman Tenney Speaks Out In Defense Of Remington Arms

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:51:07 +0000

Ilion, NY (WIBX) -Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney is speaking out on behalf of Remington Arms in Ilion.

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Remington Arms Receives License For Foreign Military Sale To Country Of Oman

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:30:56 +0000

Ilion, NY (WIBX) - Where is Oman? An Ilion company is paying more attention to the answer to that question. Remington Arms will be making five thousand Bushmaster M4A3 Carbine rifles for the Country of Oman.

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Remington Arms In Ilion Awarded $12 Million Army Contract

WIBX — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:33:24 +0000

Ilion, NY (WIBX) - Remington Arms in Ilion was awarded a government contract worth $12-million.

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Hanna Pushes For New Gov. Contract For Local Gun Maker

WIBX — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:39:57 +0000

Ilion, NY (WIBX) - Remington Arms in Ilion hosted a congressional visit this morning, complete with a factory tour for Rep. Richard Hanna, (R-NY22).

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Mohawk Chamber Opposing Microstamping

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:57:29 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce is reaffirming its opposition to microstamping.

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Tenney Speaks Out Against CoBIS

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:52:36 +0000

Ilion, NY (WIBX) - Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney is speaking out against CoBis, saying she will veto the program, even if it's included in this year's state budget.

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