Weekly top reads: Death at 69´«Ã½ construction site, Cayuga 69´«Ã½ man dies after crash
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69´«Ã½'s top 10 most-read stories of the week.Â
- David Wilcox
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The director of an 69´«Ã½ child care center has been placed on leave following her arrest on shoplifting charges in Seneca Falls last week.
The center, meanwhile, is facing the revocation of its license by the state Office of Children and Family Services for unrelated reasons.
Cayuga Community College Childcare Center Director Colette TenEyck, 38, of Seneca Falls, was arrested Nov. 3 by the town's police department after investigations into complaints of thefts at the Walmart in Waterloo. The investigations found that TenEyck was stealing items from the store by scanning less expensive ones in place of them at the self-checkout machine on three separate occasions.
TenEyck has been charged with three counts of first-degree falsifying business records, a Class E felony, and three counts of petit larceny, a misdemeanor. She was release on an appearance ticket.
Andrew Poole, the college's director of public relations, told 69´«Ã½ on Monday that TenEyck has been placed on leave. She is an employee of the Faculty Student Association, which is affiliated with the college but a separate entity. TenEyck's status was also confirmed in a letter to parents by the association's interim executive director, Elizabeth Gallo. The acting director of the center is Lisa Fredette.
"We are confident in our current staff and their ability to provide excellent care for your child(ren)," Gallo said in the Monday letter, a copy of which was obtained by 69´«Ã½.Â
Gallo's letter to parents separately notes that the 81 Wall St. center's license is pending revocation by the state "related to an incident this fall" and not to TenEyck's arrest.
According to , inspectors found several violations during an Oct. 28 visit that was prompted by a complaint. They include:
- Not providing children with competent supervision at all times.
- Not following the maximum group size of 12 for children ages 18 to 36 months old.
- Not immediately reporting suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment to the state.
- Not keeping children clean and comfortable at all times, including properly changing diapers when wet or soiled.
- Not clearly marking containers of breast milk, formula or other individualized food items with the child's full name.
- Not immediately notifying the parent and the state upon learning of serious incidents that occurred while the child was in the center's care.
- Not maintaining daily attendance records in a current and accurate manner.
Gallo said the center expects the matter to be "positively resolved and (not) result in significant changes to our operations. We have already addressed the violations, implemented corrective action, and are currently working with OCFS to follow any and all additional actions they suggest. This can be a lengthy process, so I am asking for your patience as we work with them."
The center previously faced license revocation in 2022, but months later the violations were resolved. It has a capacity of 132 children, making it one of the largest child care providers in the city.Â
The Office of Children and Family Services does not comment on active investigations.
- Christopher Malone
- Updated
A restaurant in northern Cayuga 69´«Ã½ is saying farewell to customers and the community.
Arnold's Family Restaurant, located at 2667 Erie Drive in Weedsport, is closing permanently after co-owner Frederick Arnold passed away on Tuesday following a brief battle with cancer, according to by the restaurant. Its final days of Friday through Sunday, Nov. 15 through 17, have been canceled.
However, the restaurant will be open from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, for a celebration of Arnold's life, it said.
"We would love to welcome everyone to say goodbye to not only Fred but this chapter of life for (Arnold's wife) Sandy and the family," the restaurant said.Â
"We would like to thank our customers for 32 years of service. We cherish every memory made and will miss every single one of you."
The restaurant has been owned by the Arnolds since 2000, according to Cayuga 69´«Ã½ property records.
Known for its homemade pies, breakfast staples and comfort food, the family restaurant has a 4.5 rating on Google. Reviews, and replies on Facebook, have praised both its food and its service.
- David Wilcox
- Updated
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a death this month at an 69´«Ã½ construction site.
The death took place Nov. 1 at the site of the West End Arts Campus, a project to improve the grounds of the Cayuga Museum of History & Art and Schweinfurth Art Center on Genesee Street. In a statement, the Schweinfurth told 69´«Ã½ the death was a "tragic accident." The center and the museum declined further comment on the death out of respect for the privacy of those affected.Â
69´«Ã½ Police Chief James Slayton told 69´«Ã½ the city is also declining comment on the death due to OSHA's investigation.
James Lally, deputy regional director for public affairs for the U.S. Department of Labor, told 69´«Ã½ OSHA is inspecting contractor Fabsite Industries to determine whether any workplace safety standards were violated on the project. The administration does not discuss open inspections. It has up to six months to complete an inspection, and there is no estimated completion date at this time.Â
According to OSHA's online database, the Phoenix-based Fabsite has not previously been inspected by the administration. The accident is categorized in the inspection report as an amputation.Â
Fabsite did not immediately respond to a request for comment by 69´«Ã½.Â
The West End Arts Campus is a project to further unite the Cayuga Museum and Schweinfurth and make both buildings more accessible. It includes new entrances for each, as well as new lighting, signage and walkways, and additional parking. The $4.7 million project is supported by about $2.2 million from the city of 69´«Ã½'s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award from the state.
- Kelly Rocheleau
- Updated
An 69´«Ã½ man is facing a manslaughter charge after a deadly stabbing Wednesday in Syracuse.
According to a news release from the Syracuse Police Department, officers responded to reports of a stabbing at about 7 that morning at 610 Oswego St. They found Devonte Crosby, 31, of Syracuse, with an apparent stab wound in his torso. American Medical Rescue gave medical aid to him, but he died at the scene.
Tyler Kilmer, 29, of 69´«Ã½, was arrested at the scene and taken to the department's Criminal Investigation Division, police said. He was charged with first-degree manslaughter (a Class B felony) and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon (a Class D felony). He is being held at the Onondaga 69´«Ã½ Justice Center pending his arraignment.
The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing. Those with information about it are asked to call the Criminal Investigation Division at (315) 442-5222.
- 69´«Ã½ staff
- Updated
A Cayuga 69´«Ã½ man was arrested Thursday on charges of possessing child pornography that was found as a result of a previous arrest.
Kevin M. VanNorstrand, 38, of Conquest, possessed electronic devices containing a video of a child engaging in sexual conduct, the Cayuga 69´«Ã½ Sheriff's Office said in a news release.Â
The devices underwent forensic analysis by the New York State Police crime lab after a previous arrest, the sheriff's office said.
According to 69´«Ã½ archives, VanNorstrand is a registered sex offender who was last arrested in July on two counts of first-degree disseminating indecent material to minors, a Class E felony.
He was charged Thursday with possession of a sexual performance by a child, also a Class E felony. He remains in custody at the Cayuga 69´«Ã½ Jail for his previous charges.Â
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Cayuga 69´«Ã½ Sheriff's Office at (315) 253-1222 or leave a tip at .
- David Wilcox
- Updated
A Cayuga 69´«Ã½ man has died of injuries sustained in a one-car accident in the town of Onondaga on Nov. 3.
Riley Besner, 21, of the village of Cayuga, died Thursday morning, the Onondaga 69´«Ã½ Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
Besner was the front-seat passenger of a vehicle that crashed after its driver lost control on West Seneca Turnpike, the office said.
The crash is still an open and active investigation, the office continued. Updates will be available after the investigation concludes.
- Robert Harding
- Updated
Not long after Wells College's board of trustees selected a broker, the Aurora campus has been listed for sale.Â
CBRE, a Syracuse-based commercial real estate firm, posted the listing and created a website, , detailing what's available. The property includes 127 acres and 25 buildings.Â
In its listing, CBRE says the former campus's amenities "provide a unique opportunity, whether as a turnkey acquisition for another institutional user or as a redevelopment for a creative developer looking to repurpose this beautiful facility."Â
A sale price is not provided. CBRE does have a confidentiality agreement available for parties to fill out so they can track their interest.Â
The listing was expected after Wells College revealed its decision to hire CBRE to market the campus. The board of trustees shared that information in a newsletter sent to alumni in October.Â
There has already been interest in buying the property, according to the board.Â
"Those and any other subsequent proposals we receive will be shared with CBRE and will be evaluated along with others received as a result of CBRE's outreach efforts," the board added. "While there is no reasonable way to predict, we anticipate that the process of finding a viable buyer for the campus may take a year or more to complete."Â
The marketing of the campus is occurring while there are concerns about the state of its buildings and the college's assets, such as artifacts, artwork and other holdings.Â
Wells Legacy Society, an alumni group that formed after the college's closure announcement, said the facilities are "at risk of irreparable harm" because they won't be heated during the winter. They cited preservation experts who are concerned about the damage that could be done if there is no heat in the buildings.Â
The college is working with Christie's, a well-known auction house, to sell most of its assets and consulted with them on the status of the buildings. The trustees noted in their recent newsletter that Christie's advised that "a greater risk of damage from mold and mildew exists if buildings remain heated, since such conditions would promote their growth."Â
Wells is winterizing the buildings and draining water from the pipes after receiving guidance from Christie's and the state fire marshal.Â
°Â±ð±ô±ô²õÌýannounced in April that it would close after 156 years. The college formally closed on June 30.Â
- Kelly Rocheleau
- Updated
A person was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after reportedly falling from a tree stand in Cayuga 69´«Ã½.
69´«Ã½ 911 dispatchers told 69´«Ã½ a call came in around 3:25 p.m. about a person who fell from a tree stand in the area of Ledyard Road and Route 90 in the town of Ledyard.
The person was transported by Southern Cayuga Instant Aid to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Fire departments from Poplar Ridge, Aurora, King Kerry and Scipio were all at the scene, dispatchers said.
- Robert Harding
- Updated
The Oneida Indian Nation has awarded contracts to 26 businesses, including three from the 69´«Ã½ area, for the second phase of its $370 million expansion project at Turning Stone Resort Casino.Â
Array Construction Services and Blue Water Management, both of Skaneateles, and Casler Masonry in 69´«Ã½ are among the firms that will support the "Turning Stone Evolution," a major expansion and the Oneida Nation's largest investment in the resort in 20 years.Â
This phase of the project is led by two general contractors, The Hayner Hoyt Corporation and TN WARD. It will include the construction of The Grand Expo, a 165,000-square foot conference center, and The Crescent Hotel, which will have 258 rooms and suites.Â
A new 1,500-space parking garage and the Salt Seafood & Raw Bar, a new fine-dining restaurant, will be built.Â
The other firms awarded contracts for the second phase of the Turning Stone Evolution are: Absolute Fire Protection, of Selkirk; Digesare Mechanical, of Schenectady; G.C. Zarnas & Company, of Bethlehem; W&D Smith & Sons Construction, of Whitney Point; Ferraro Pile & Shoring, of Alden; Crosby-Brownlie, of Rochester; Flower City Glass Co., of Rochester; BR Johnson, of East Syracuse; Bruce Electric, of East Syracuse; Butler Fenco Co., of Syracuse; C.J. Marly Construction, of Marcellus; Edward Schalk & Son, of East Syracuse; Ferguson-Electric/E-J Electric JV, of Syracuse; Gitzen Companies, of Syracuse; Hearth & Home, of East Syracuse; J&A Plastering & Stucco, of Syracuse; John W. Danforth Co., of Syracuse; JPW Structural Contracting, of Syracuse; M&S Fire Protection, of East Syracuse; Mullen Industrial Handling Corp., of East Syracuse; Murnane Building Contractors, of East Syracuse; Atlantic Testing Laboratories, of Utica; Lupini Construction, of Utica.Â
Turning Stone has already added the NY Rec & Social Club and the Sportsplex, which includes 36 golf bays and indoor pickleball courts.Â
The Turning Stone Evolution will generate a one-time economic impact of more than $600 million and over $22 million in state and local tax revenues, according to the Oneida Indian Nation. It will create more than 3,500 construction jobs and hundreds of permanent jobs.Â
The expansion will also increase spending with local vendors. The Oneida Indian Nation said it spent over $142 million with 792 vendors in Madison, Oneida and Onondaga counties in 2023.Â
"As the Turning Stone Evolution continues to transform the resort, it is also transforming our role as an economic engine for upstate New York," said Ray Halbritter, who is the Oneida Indian Nation representative and Turning Stone Enterprises CEO.
Halbritter continued, "Partnerships with our region's businesses have always been essential to our growth and success, and we are thrilled to expand these partnerships as the Evolution creates new opportunities today and for generations to come."Â
The expansion project was announced last year, which was the 30th anniversary of Turning Stone Resort Casino. Construction began earlier this year.Â
- David Wilcox
- Updated
The Cayuga 69´«Ã½ Sheriff's Office arrested a man this week as a result of a 2019 investigation into defrauding the county Department of Social Services.
James R. Williams, of Sterling, was arrested Sunday, the sheriff's office said in a news release. He was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree welfare fraud, two counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing and misuse of food stamps, all Class E felonies.
Williams was processed at the Public Safety Building and brought to the Cayuga 69´«Ã½ Jail for CAP court arraignment, then released.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact the sheriff's office at (315) 253-1222 or leave a tip at . Tips can also be left using the SaferWatch app, which can be downloaded at or by searching app stores.
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- David Wilcox
The director of an 69´«Ã½ child care center has been placed on leave following her arrest on shoplifting charges in Seneca Falls last week.
The center, meanwhile, is facing the revocation of its license by the state Office of Children and Family Services for unrelated reasons.
Cayuga Community College Childcare Center Director Colette TenEyck, 38, of Seneca Falls, was arrested Nov. 3 by the town's police department after investigations into complaints of thefts at the Walmart in Waterloo. The investigations found that TenEyck was stealing items from the store by scanning less expensive ones in place of them at the self-checkout machine on three separate occasions.
TenEyck has been charged with three counts of first-degree falsifying business records, a Class E felony, and three counts of petit larceny, a misdemeanor. She was release on an appearance ticket.
Andrew Poole, the college's director of public relations, told 69´«Ã½ on Monday that TenEyck has been placed on leave. She is an employee of the Faculty Student Association, which is affiliated with the college but a separate entity. TenEyck's status was also confirmed in a letter to parents by the association's interim executive director, Elizabeth Gallo. The acting director of the center is Lisa Fredette.
"We are confident in our current staff and their ability to provide excellent care for your child(ren)," Gallo said in the Monday letter, a copy of which was obtained by 69´«Ã½.Â
Gallo's letter to parents separately notes that the 81 Wall St. center's license is pending revocation by the state "related to an incident this fall" and not to TenEyck's arrest.
According to , inspectors found several violations during an Oct. 28 visit that was prompted by a complaint. They include:
- Not providing children with competent supervision at all times.
- Not following the maximum group size of 12 for children ages 18 to 36 months old.
- Not immediately reporting suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment to the state.
- Not keeping children clean and comfortable at all times, including properly changing diapers when wet or soiled.
- Not clearly marking containers of breast milk, formula or other individualized food items with the child's full name.
- Not immediately notifying the parent and the state upon learning of serious incidents that occurred while the child was in the center's care.
- Not maintaining daily attendance records in a current and accurate manner.
Gallo said the center expects the matter to be "positively resolved and (not) result in significant changes to our operations. We have already addressed the violations, implemented corrective action, and are currently working with OCFS to follow any and all additional actions they suggest. This can be a lengthy process, so I am asking for your patience as we work with them."
The center previously faced license revocation in 2022, but months later the violations were resolved. It has a capacity of 132 children, making it one of the largest child care providers in the city.Â
The Office of Children and Family Services does not comment on active investigations.
- Christopher Malone
A restaurant in northern Cayuga 69´«Ã½ is saying farewell to customers and the community.
Arnold's Family Restaurant, located at 2667 Erie Drive in Weedsport, is closing permanently after co-owner Frederick Arnold passed away on Tuesday following a brief battle with cancer, according to by the restaurant. Its final days of Friday through Sunday, Nov. 15 through 17, have been canceled.
However, the restaurant will be open from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, for a celebration of Arnold's life, it said.
"We would love to welcome everyone to say goodbye to not only Fred but this chapter of life for (Arnold's wife) Sandy and the family," the restaurant said.Â
"We would like to thank our customers for 32 years of service. We cherish every memory made and will miss every single one of you."
The restaurant has been owned by the Arnolds since 2000, according to Cayuga 69´«Ã½ property records.
Known for its homemade pies, breakfast staples and comfort food, the family restaurant has a 4.5 rating on Google. Reviews, and replies on Facebook, have praised both its food and its service.
- David Wilcox
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a death this month at an 69´«Ã½ construction site.
The death took place Nov. 1 at the site of the West End Arts Campus, a project to improve the grounds of the Cayuga Museum of History & Art and Schweinfurth Art Center on Genesee Street. In a statement, the Schweinfurth told 69´«Ã½ the death was a "tragic accident." The center and the museum declined further comment on the death out of respect for the privacy of those affected.Â
69´«Ã½ Police Chief James Slayton told 69´«Ã½ the city is also declining comment on the death due to OSHA's investigation.
James Lally, deputy regional director for public affairs for the U.S. Department of Labor, told 69´«Ã½ OSHA is inspecting contractor Fabsite Industries to determine whether any workplace safety standards were violated on the project. The administration does not discuss open inspections. It has up to six months to complete an inspection, and there is no estimated completion date at this time.Â
According to OSHA's online database, the Phoenix-based Fabsite has not previously been inspected by the administration. The accident is categorized in the inspection report as an amputation.Â
Fabsite did not immediately respond to a request for comment by 69´«Ã½.Â
The West End Arts Campus is a project to further unite the Cayuga Museum and Schweinfurth and make both buildings more accessible. It includes new entrances for each, as well as new lighting, signage and walkways, and additional parking. The $4.7 million project is supported by about $2.2 million from the city of 69´«Ã½'s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award from the state.
- Kelly Rocheleau
An 69´«Ã½ man is facing a manslaughter charge after a deadly stabbing Wednesday in Syracuse.
According to a news release from the Syracuse Police Department, officers responded to reports of a stabbing at about 7 that morning at 610 Oswego St. They found Devonte Crosby, 31, of Syracuse, with an apparent stab wound in his torso. American Medical Rescue gave medical aid to him, but he died at the scene.
Tyler Kilmer, 29, of 69´«Ã½, was arrested at the scene and taken to the department's Criminal Investigation Division, police said. He was charged with first-degree manslaughter (a Class B felony) and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon (a Class D felony). He is being held at the Onondaga 69´«Ã½ Justice Center pending his arraignment.
The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing. Those with information about it are asked to call the Criminal Investigation Division at (315) 442-5222.
- 69´«Ã½ staff
A Cayuga 69´«Ã½ man was arrested Thursday on charges of possessing child pornography that was found as a result of a previous arrest.
Kevin M. VanNorstrand, 38, of Conquest, possessed electronic devices containing a video of a child engaging in sexual conduct, the Cayuga 69´«Ã½ Sheriff's Office said in a news release.Â
The devices underwent forensic analysis by the New York State Police crime lab after a previous arrest, the sheriff's office said.
According to 69´«Ã½ archives, VanNorstrand is a registered sex offender who was last arrested in July on two counts of first-degree disseminating indecent material to minors, a Class E felony.
He was charged Thursday with possession of a sexual performance by a child, also a Class E felony. He remains in custody at the Cayuga 69´«Ã½ Jail for his previous charges.Â
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Cayuga 69´«Ã½ Sheriff's Office at (315) 253-1222 or leave a tip at .
- David Wilcox
A Cayuga 69´«Ã½ man has died of injuries sustained in a one-car accident in the town of Onondaga on Nov. 3.
Riley Besner, 21, of the village of Cayuga, died Thursday morning, the Onondaga 69´«Ã½ Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
Besner was the front-seat passenger of a vehicle that crashed after its driver lost control on West Seneca Turnpike, the office said.
The crash is still an open and active investigation, the office continued. Updates will be available after the investigation concludes.
- Robert Harding
Not long after Wells College's board of trustees selected a broker, the Aurora campus has been listed for sale.Â
CBRE, a Syracuse-based commercial real estate firm, posted the listing and created a website, , detailing what's available. The property includes 127 acres and 25 buildings.Â
In its listing, CBRE says the former campus's amenities "provide a unique opportunity, whether as a turnkey acquisition for another institutional user or as a redevelopment for a creative developer looking to repurpose this beautiful facility."Â
A sale price is not provided. CBRE does have a confidentiality agreement available for parties to fill out so they can track their interest.Â
The listing was expected after Wells College revealed its decision to hire CBRE to market the campus. The board of trustees shared that information in a newsletter sent to alumni in October.Â
There has already been interest in buying the property, according to the board.Â
"Those and any other subsequent proposals we receive will be shared with CBRE and will be evaluated along with others received as a result of CBRE's outreach efforts," the board added. "While there is no reasonable way to predict, we anticipate that the process of finding a viable buyer for the campus may take a year or more to complete."Â
The marketing of the campus is occurring while there are concerns about the state of its buildings and the college's assets, such as artifacts, artwork and other holdings.Â
Wells Legacy Society, an alumni group that formed after the college's closure announcement, said the facilities are "at risk of irreparable harm" because they won't be heated during the winter. They cited preservation experts who are concerned about the damage that could be done if there is no heat in the buildings.Â
The college is working with Christie's, a well-known auction house, to sell most of its assets and consulted with them on the status of the buildings. The trustees noted in their recent newsletter that Christie's advised that "a greater risk of damage from mold and mildew exists if buildings remain heated, since such conditions would promote their growth."Â
Wells is winterizing the buildings and draining water from the pipes after receiving guidance from Christie's and the state fire marshal.Â
°Â±ð±ô±ô²õÌýannounced in April that it would close after 156 years. The college formally closed on June 30.Â
- Kelly Rocheleau
A person was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after reportedly falling from a tree stand in Cayuga 69´«Ã½.
69´«Ã½ 911 dispatchers told 69´«Ã½ a call came in around 3:25 p.m. about a person who fell from a tree stand in the area of Ledyard Road and Route 90 in the town of Ledyard.
The person was transported by Southern Cayuga Instant Aid to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Fire departments from Poplar Ridge, Aurora, King Kerry and Scipio were all at the scene, dispatchers said.
- Robert Harding
The Oneida Indian Nation has awarded contracts to 26 businesses, including three from the 69´«Ã½ area, for the second phase of its $370 million expansion project at Turning Stone Resort Casino.Â
Array Construction Services and Blue Water Management, both of Skaneateles, and Casler Masonry in 69´«Ã½ are among the firms that will support the "Turning Stone Evolution," a major expansion and the Oneida Nation's largest investment in the resort in 20 years.Â
This phase of the project is led by two general contractors, The Hayner Hoyt Corporation and TN WARD. It will include the construction of The Grand Expo, a 165,000-square foot conference center, and The Crescent Hotel, which will have 258 rooms and suites.Â
A new 1,500-space parking garage and the Salt Seafood & Raw Bar, a new fine-dining restaurant, will be built.Â
The other firms awarded contracts for the second phase of the Turning Stone Evolution are: Absolute Fire Protection, of Selkirk; Digesare Mechanical, of Schenectady; G.C. Zarnas & Company, of Bethlehem; W&D Smith & Sons Construction, of Whitney Point; Ferraro Pile & Shoring, of Alden; Crosby-Brownlie, of Rochester; Flower City Glass Co., of Rochester; BR Johnson, of East Syracuse; Bruce Electric, of East Syracuse; Butler Fenco Co., of Syracuse; C.J. Marly Construction, of Marcellus; Edward Schalk & Son, of East Syracuse; Ferguson-Electric/E-J Electric JV, of Syracuse; Gitzen Companies, of Syracuse; Hearth & Home, of East Syracuse; J&A Plastering & Stucco, of Syracuse; John W. Danforth Co., of Syracuse; JPW Structural Contracting, of Syracuse; M&S Fire Protection, of East Syracuse; Mullen Industrial Handling Corp., of East Syracuse; Murnane Building Contractors, of East Syracuse; Atlantic Testing Laboratories, of Utica; Lupini Construction, of Utica.Â
Turning Stone has already added the NY Rec & Social Club and the Sportsplex, which includes 36 golf bays and indoor pickleball courts.Â
The Turning Stone Evolution will generate a one-time economic impact of more than $600 million and over $22 million in state and local tax revenues, according to the Oneida Indian Nation. It will create more than 3,500 construction jobs and hundreds of permanent jobs.Â
The expansion will also increase spending with local vendors. The Oneida Indian Nation said it spent over $142 million with 792 vendors in Madison, Oneida and Onondaga counties in 2023.Â
"As the Turning Stone Evolution continues to transform the resort, it is also transforming our role as an economic engine for upstate New York," said Ray Halbritter, who is the Oneida Indian Nation representative and Turning Stone Enterprises CEO.
Halbritter continued, "Partnerships with our region's businesses have always been essential to our growth and success, and we are thrilled to expand these partnerships as the Evolution creates new opportunities today and for generations to come."Â
The expansion project was announced last year, which was the 30th anniversary of Turning Stone Resort Casino. Construction began earlier this year.Â
- David Wilcox
The Cayuga 69´«Ã½ Sheriff's Office arrested a man this week as a result of a 2019 investigation into defrauding the county Department of Social Services.
James R. Williams, of Sterling, was arrested Sunday, the sheriff's office said in a news release. He was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree welfare fraud, two counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing and misuse of food stamps, all Class E felonies.
Williams was processed at the Public Safety Building and brought to the Cayuga 69´«Ã½ Jail for CAP court arraignment, then released.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact the sheriff's office at (315) 253-1222 or leave a tip at . Tips can also be left using the SaferWatch app, which can be downloaded at or by searching app stores.
