$370 Million Turning Stone Evolution Sparks Economic Boom in Upstate NY with 32 New Business Partnerships Upstate New York welcomes a surge of economic growth as the Oneida Indian Nation expands its landmark resort, driving opportunities for local businesses. Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (March 24, 2025) – The Oneida Indian Nation has announced the selection of 32 additional New York businesses to support the ongoing $370 million Turning Stone Evolution project. This latest announcement brings the total number of contracts awarded to nearly 90, with nearly 60 of them based in New York State. A Game-Changer for Local Business The massive expansion at Turning Stone Resort Casino, the largest in two decades, promises to deliver significant economic benefits to the region. Local companies spanning construction, engineering, design, and more have been chosen to contribute to the project under the leadership of The Hayner Hoyt Corporation and TN Ward Company. Notable awardees include: Arsenal Scaffold, Inc. (West Babylon) C.J. Marly Construction, Inc. (Marcellus) Euro Tile & Stone (Schenectady) Victory Sign (Canastota) Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. (New York) Leaders Celebrate Local Impact “We remain committed to driving economic development and creating new partnerships across New York State,” said Oneida Indian Nation Representative and Turning Stone Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter. “This project will provide countless opportunities for businesses and workers alike.” Christopher Farnett, President of C.J. Marly Construction, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the ongoing collaboration with Turning Stone. “The expansion will fuel local business growth, supporting jobs and generating future opportunities for the region.” A Vision for Growth Upon completion in 2028, the Turning Stone Evolution will add: 165,000 sq. ft. of Conference and Event Space  with the new Grand Expo 258 Luxury Hotel Rooms  at the Crescent Hotel A Fine Dining Destination  - Salt Seafood & Raw Bar 1,500-Space Parking Garage The development will position Turning Stone as the largest conference destination in Upstate New York and one of the most prestigious venues statewide. Economic Impact The Oneida Indian Nation anticipates the following from the expansion: $600 Million in One-Time Economic Impact 3,500 Construction and Related Jobs Over $22 Million in State and Local Tax Revenues Looking Ahead As the Turning Stone Evolution progresses, local businesses are poised to thrive, while Upstate New York cements its status as a premier destination for both business and leisure travelers. The collaborative effort between the Oneida Indian Nation and its partners promises a lasting economic legacy. For more information and updates on the Turning Stone Evolution, visit their official website. https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/oneida-indian-nation-announces-selection-of-32-new-new-york-businesses-to-support-the-turning-stone-evolution/

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol; On March, 24th 2025, at approximately 9:06 A.M, Road Patrol Deputies responded to a reported two car motor vehicle crash with unknown injuries on State Route 365, near Prospect Road, in the Town of Trenton. While Road Patrol Deputies conducted their investigation into the crash, it was determined Alisha Burns, (31) of Remsen, was operating a 2006 Toyota Carola, easterly, on State Route 365 when Alisha lost control of her vehicle due to the slushy road conditions and black ice on the road. Alisha's vehicle spun out of control entering the westbound lane hitting a 2017 Subaru Outback traveling westerly, being operated by Sarah Gaasch, (41) of Remsen. The two Juveniles were transported to Wynn Hospital by Kunkel Ambulance, Alisha Burns was transported to Upstate Hospital by mercy flight, and Sarah Gaasch was transported by Boonville Ambulance to Wynn Hospital for further evaluation. At this time all the parties involved injuries do not appear to be life threatening.    Oneida County Sheriffs Office was assisted on scene by the New York State Police, Barneveld Volunteer Fire Department, Remsen Volunteer Fire Department, Mercy Flight, Star Ambulance, Kunkel Ambulance and Boonville Ambulance.

On March 21, 2025, at approximately 3:18 p.m., members of the New York State Police from the Catskill and Coxsackie barracks responded to a residence on Blackhead Mountain Road in the town of Cairo following a report of a suicidal male. Upon arrival, troopers made contact with Nicholas Cassillo, age 42, of Round Top, NY. Cassillo was uncooperative and combative during the interaction. At one point, he menaced officers with a large knife and a metal object, causing damage to a trooper’s vehicle before retreating into his residence. Crisis negotiators from the Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) engaged in dialogue with Cassillo for approximately 10 hours. After prolonged negotiations, Cassillo voluntarily exited the residence and was taken into custody. Cassillo was arrested and charged with two counts of Menacing a Police Officer (D Felony), two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree (D Felony), and one count of Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree (D Felony). He was arraigned in the Town of Cairo Court and remanded to the Greene County Jail. Assisting at the scene were the New York State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT), the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, and the New York State Forest Rangers. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-arrest-nicholas-cassillo-after-10-hour-standoff-cairo-ny

Press Release On March 22, 2025, at approximately 5:19 p.m., Troopers and Investigators from State Police Wurtsboro responded to a two-car motor vehicle collision near Exit 113 on State Route 17 Eastbound in the town of Mamakating. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2019 Mercedes Sprinter Van was traveling westbound on State Route 17. A 2021 Hyundai was traveling eastbound on the same route. The operator and sole occupant of the 2019 Mercedes Sprinter Van, identified as Robert Cromer, age 62, of Liberty, NY, exited the roadway off the south shoulder, subsequently crossing over the center median.  The vehicle then entered the eastbound lane, traveling the wrong way, and struck the 2021 Hyundai, head-on. Both vehicles subsequently struck the southern guide rail before coming to a stop. The operator of the 2021 Hyundai, identified as Jose A. Santiago Jr., age 65, of Washingtonville, NY, succumbed to his injuries on the scene and was pronounced deceased. The passenger of the Hyundai, identified as Blanca I. Santiago, age 64, of Washingtonville, was transported by ambulance to Garnet Medical Center Middletown where she remains in stable condition. Cromer sustained minor injuries, was evaluated at the scene and released. https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-investigating-fatal-collision-town-mamakating

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, at about 1:27 P.M. on March 23, 2025, a Deputy assigned to the Oneida County Stop DWI Patrol conducted a traffic stop at the Cliff's Gas Station in the Village of Clinton, which led to the arrest of Oriskany Falls resident, Tara L. Gaudin (43), for Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) drugs (Misdemeanor). Tara was then found to be in possession of two bags that contained Heroin, and was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance 7th (class A Misdemeanor). Tara was also issued tickets for several other violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, in regard to her vehicle operation that led to the original traffic stop. Tara was arraigned on her charges and her license was suspended, due to refusing to provide a chemical test to determine the drug content of her blood. Tara was released on her own recognizance, and is due back in Court at a later date.

Here is the full NCAA men's basketball schedule for Mar. 21 and how to watch all the games. NCAA men's basketball schedule today All times Eastern. Baylor at Mississippi State, 12:15 p.m., CBS Robert Morris at Alabama, 12:40 p.m., tru TV Lipscomb at Iowa State, 1:30 p.m., TNT Colorado State at Memphis, 2 p.m., TBS Mount St. Mary's at Duke , 2:50 p.m., CBS Vanderbilt at Saint Mary's, 3:15 p.m., tru TV North Carolina at Ole Miss, 4:05 p.m., TNT Grand Canyon at Maryland, 4:35 p.m., TBS Norfolk State at Florida, 6:50 p.m., TNT Troy at Kentucky, 7:10 p.m., CBS New Mexico at Marquette, 7:25 p.m., TBS Akron at Arizona, 7:35 p.m., tru TV Oklahoma at UConn, 9:25 p.m., TNT Xavier at Illinois, 9:45 p.m., CBS Bryant at Michigan State, 10 p.m., TBS Liberty at Oregon, 10:10 p.m., tru TV

UPDATE According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, on 03/19/2025, Patrol Deputies located the subject involved in a Train/Pedestrian accident that occurred on 03/10/2025 on the CSX Railway in the City of Rome.    Deputies located and arrested Tanya Larsen, age 49, of Rome without incident.  Larsen was transported at processed at the Sheriff's Office and released on an appearance ticket returnable to Rome City Court.  Larsen is charged with criminal trespass for the 3rd degree, a class B misdemeanor.   As a reminder to the public, it is a criminal offense to be on Rail Road property and/or the right of way According to Oneida County Sheriff, Robert Maciol, at around 3:50 PM Road Patrol Deputies responded to a Train/pedestrian accident in the City of Rome. The accident occurred on CSX Rail Road between the Rome train station on Martin Street and the Route 49 overpass from East Dominick Street.  An initial investigation revealed that an adult women was walking the train tracks when a passing Amtrac passenger train hooked onto the backpack that the female was wearing. As a result, the female was drug along the side of the train and train tracks for a short distance until her backpack ripped and freed the women. At this time the woman was taken to Wynn Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing and criminal charges will be filed at a later time.  As a reminder to the public, it is a  criminal offense to be on Rail Road property and/or the right of way.  Oneida County Sheriff's Road Patrol was assisted on scene by AmCare Ambulance, Rome Fire Department, Rome Police, New York State Police, and members of CSX.

Press Release The New York State Police today announced that it issued 11,582 tickets during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative. The campaign began on Friday, March 14, 2025, and continued until Monday, March 17, 2025. This year’s enforcement was one day longer than the 2024 initiative. During the campaign, which was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the New York State Police utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and underage drinking and sales to minors detail. State Police also ticketed distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices. State Troopers arrested 239 people for DWI and investigated 563 crashes, which resulted in no fatalities. As part of the enforcement, Troopers also targeted speeding and aggressive drivers across the State. Below is a sampling of the total tickets that were issued. Speeding                  3,680 Distracted Driving     337 Seatbelt violations     423 Move Over Law         161 During last year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period, the State Police issued 8,662 tickets and arrested 217 people for DWI. Results of the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period by troop: Troop Region DWI Arrests (# of persons) Speed Distracted Driving Child Restraint & Seat Belt Move Over Total Tickets (includes other violations) A Western NY 13 308 28 40 5 1152 B North Country 13 156 6 18 8 712 C Southern Tier 16 330 14 40 26 905 D Central NY 20 329 26 57 8 1298 E Finger Lakes 14 310 23 69 7 1241 F Western HV 46 387 32 38 11 1217 G Capital Region 31 331 23 23 12 962 K Eastern HV 33 414 32 16 19 1067 L Long Island 27 208 65 21 7 722 NYC New York City 3 46 14 5 0 405 T NYS Thruway 23 861 74 96 58 1901

The New York State Police in Cortlandt have arrested three Connecticut residents in connection with an organized retail theft operation targeting Kohl’s stores in the region. On March 13, 2025, Troopers responded to a report of three individuals concealing merchandise at the Kohl’s store in Cortlandt Manor, NY. Upon attempting to leave the store with stolen items valued at $6,152.88, the suspects were apprehended by Troopers with assistance from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The individuals, identified as Tyeisha R. Bridges , 32, of Hartford, CT; Shatoya A. Lewis , 25, of Hartford, CT; and Eve G. Mitto , 23, of Windsor, CT, were each charged with: Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony) Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony) Further investigation linked the suspects to a separate theft at the Kohl’s store in Bedford, NY, where they allegedly stole merchandise valued at $10,020.21. The suspects were arraigned on March 13, 2025, and released on their own recognizance. They were subsequently turned over to the Town of Bedford Police Department for further investigation. Investigators believe the individuals are part of an organized retail theft group targeting Kohl’s locations across the Tri-State Area. The New York State Police urge anyone with additional information related to this case or similar incidents to contact Investigator Joseph P. Castellano at SP Cortlandt BCI at (914) 737-7171. Reference Case Number : NY2500208511    BCI Case Number: 25-087

The New York State Police, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, executed search warrants on March 18, 2025, resulting in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of 33 firearms, ammunition, and other contraband. The investigation began on February 24, 2025, when Troopers assigned to SP Watertown discovered that Guy J. Plumb was in possession of an illegal revolver . Further investigation by the Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit (CTIU)-North determined that Plumb did not possess a valid New York State Pistol Permit. Members of the Troop D Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) conducted follow-up interviews and gathered additional intelligence, which indicated that both Plumb and his father, Timothy D. Plumb, were in possession of illegal firearms without proper permits. Search warrants were executed at two locations with the assistance of Troop D VGNET Syracuse/Utica, CTIU-North, Troop D-Zone 3 BCI, Troop D-Zone 3 Uniform Patrol, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Seized Items: 46381 Barnes Settlement Road: Multiple boxes of dangerous fireworks. Two Kung Fu stars. Numerous rounds of ammunition in various calibers. Three long guns. Two deceased canines were intentionally shot and killed by Guy Plumb, as determined by the investigation. 24480 Swan Hollow Road: .22 caliber converted assault weapon (semi-automatic rifle with a detachable magazine, pistol grip, and collapsible buttstock). Eight long guns. Numerous rounds of ammunition. 25955 State Route 26: 5 loaded revolvers, 1 pistol. Numerous rounds of ammunition. Fifteen long guns. Arrests and Charges: Guy J. Plumb , age 28 from Redwood, NY was arrested and charged with: Criminal Sale of a Firearm 2nd,  – Class C Felony. Criminal Possession of a Firearm (2 counts) – Class E Felony. Criminal Sale of a Semiautomatic Rifle – Class E Felony. Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th – Class A Misdemeanor. Conspiracy 5th – Class A Misdemeanor. Unlawful Dealing with Fireworks and Dangerous Fireworks – Violation. Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (2 counts) – Class E Felony. Timothy D. Plumb , age 52 from Plessis, NY was arrested and charged with: Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd (7 counts) – Class C Felony. Criminal Possession of a Firearm (6 counts) – Class E Felony. Both individuals were transported to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building for centralized arraignment. This case was conducted in conjunction with the ATF and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. A necropsy on the deceased canines will be conducted at a later date. The New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit remains committed to investigating narcotics, firearms, and human trafficking offenses. https://troopers.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-police-arrest-two-major-firearms-and-animal-cruelty-investigation

The New York State Police in Troop L are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing person Terrance D. Brown, age 44. Brown’s vehicle was last seen parked on the Robert Moses Causeway Main Span Bridge on the right shoulder. Please reference Missing Person flyer below  https://troopers.ny.gov/news/troop-l-seeking-publics-assistance-locating-missing-person

The New York State Police have arrested four suspects following a commercial burglary and vehicle pursuit that began in Dutchess County and ended in Westchester County. At approximately 1:45 a.m. on March 18, 2025, Dutchess County 911 reported a commercial burglary in progress in the Town of Pleasant Valley. Responding units identified a stolen black Porsche, matching the suspect vehicle description. New York State Troopers located the vehicle in the Town of East Fishkill on the Taconic State Parkway and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled southbound at a high rate of speed. Due to safety concerns and the loss of visual contact, the pursuit was terminated. At 2:16 a.m., Troopers from SP Hawthorne spotted the suspect vehicle and successfully deployed a stinger device to disable it. Despite this, the vehicle continued traveling south before being located at the Exit 6 off-ramp. The suspects then abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. State Police and a local K9 and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) units conducted a coordinated search. As a result of their efforts, all four suspects were located and taken into custody without further incident. The investigation remains ongoing, and charges are pending. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. https://troopers.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-police-apprehend-four-suspects-following-burglary-and-pursuit