Oneida County, New York

Economy

Once, the main product of Oneida County was silverware, chiefly manufactured at Oneida Ltd.'s headquarters in Sherrill. In January 2005, the company ceased manufacturing their product, closing its main plant and selling its assets.

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1213401/posts

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Currently the largest non-governmental, non-healthcare product of Oneida County is gambling. Turning Stone Casino Resort is an enterprise of the Oneida Indian Nation of New York, and the largest private employer in Oneida County.

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http://www.uticaod.com/news/specialreports/oneidas/2005_02_06.htm

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The Oneida Indian Nation of New York owes millions of dollars in real property taxes to Oneida County. If left unpaid, this will cause Oneida County to foreclose on the land, closing the casino resort.

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http://www.uticaod.com/archive/2005/06/11/news/30693.html

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