Media

Oneida Nation Enterprises (ONE) is often newsworthy on a regional and national level. Whether it’s for groundbreaking initiatives and partnerships, award-winning services or community leadership, we’re intentional about making an impact. Here’s where you’ll find the latest news from ONE.

ONE IN THE NEWS

A recent syracuse.com story features the announcement of plans for Turning Stone Resort Casino’s largest expansion project in two decades. The multi-year project will nearly double the size of conference and convention space at Turning Stone, already one of the region’s largest conference venues. To support the additional conference guests and increased tourism, the expansion will also include a brand-new hotel with approximately 250 rooms, new dining options, outdoor spaces and other amenities. The construction will generate hundreds of jobs and the completed project will allow Oneida Nation Enterprises to boost its existing workforce with hundreds of new permanent jobs.

Oneida County Executive Delivers State of the County Address on Oneida Indian Nation Lands, Highlights Collaborative Partnership

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Oneida County Executive Tony Picente delivered his annual State of the County address on Oneida Indian Nation lands. It is the first time in New York history that a County Executive delivered a State of the County address on sovereign Indian lands. It was the utmost sign of respect by Tony Picente to the Oneida people, and a reflection of the uniquely collaborative relationship between the Oneida Indian Nation and Oneida County.

The event took place in the Shenandoah Clubhouse. It began with a video highlighting how much Central New York has benefited as a result of the special relationship between the Nation and Oneida County.

RISE Award to the Oneida Indian Nation

RISE (Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment) has awarded the Oneida Indian Nation with its Collaborator Award for our support of the refugee community in Central New York. RISE recently presented its award to the Nation during its annual Night of Nations event. Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Oneida Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter accepted the award on behalf of the Nation in the attached video, which was played during the event.

The Oneida people have welcomed immigrants to its homelands since time immemorial. Today, the Nation’s welcome of immigrants includes career opportunities that help refugees find hope and dignity in our communities. Refugees are now a significant portion of our ONE workforce; they serve in critical, hard-to-fill roles across all of ONE, including in gaming, hospitality, food and beverage, EVS, retail, and many more departments.

PRESS RELEASES

Turning Stone to Open its New Sports Lounge and Nightlife Venue NY Rec & Social Club on December 6

September 13, 2023

The Lodge at Turning Stone Unveils All-New Redesigned Rooms

September 5, 2023

Oneida Indian Nation Announces Details of $370 Million Evolution; Largest Expansion in Resort History

July 21, 2023

Point Place Casino Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary

February 27, 2020

MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACTS

General Information

Turning Stone Resort Casino
5218 Patrick Road
Verona, NY 134785
Phone: (315) 361-7711
Toll-free: (800) 771-7711

Media Inquiries

If you are a reporter or represent broadcast, print or on-line media and are looking to know about the Oneida Nation Enterprises, its people, culture, history or business enterprises, including Turning Stone^® Resort Casino, YBR Casino & Sports Book and Point Place Casino, the public relations office is available to help. Media representatives may contact us at the e-mail addresses below for more information.

Contacts

Joel Barkin, VP of Communications: jbarkin@oneida-nation.org
Kelly Abdo, Director of Public Relations: kabdo@oneida-nation.org or OneidaNationNews@oneida-nation.org

For inquiries related to Oneida Nation Enterprises Marketing/Advertising, email advertising@onenterprises.com.

MEDIA POLICY

All reporters, editors, photographers, producers and film/TV camera crews are required to seek approval from Oneida Nation Enterprises Public Relations Office prior to visiting the business enterprises and prior to speaking with Nation Members and Oneida Nation Enterprise employees. Public Relati staff ons staff members must accompany media on all visits to Nation properties and must be present at all interviews (in person, phone or webcast) with Nation Members and employees.