Turning stone to reopen

Turning stone to reopen

They will start phased reopening on wednesday june 10th.

This includes turning stone.

News channel 2's caitlin irla joins us live here in the studio to tell us what this means for oneida county.

Good evening jason, turning stone is one of the biggest employers in central new york.

It's important to remember that it isn't just a place of entertainment and recreation, it's a huge economic driver for oneida county.

"let's not forget they're still by far the largest employer in central new york and clearly in oneida county and our goal throughout this reopening is getting people back to work and right now there are close to five thousand people there that are not working right now."

Oneida county executive anthony picente says the reopening plan put together by the oneida indian nation prioritizes safety first for all visitors and employees along with the need to reopen the local economy for the benefit of all oneida county residents.

"that's important for all of those individuals and families to get back to work and clearly its an economic driver for us as a region."

"our revenues from the oneidas is been a significant part of our budget for the past 6 years and that has come to a standstill."

Just like the county, turning stone will be opening in phases.

We asked the joel barkin, the vp of communications for oneida nations about how many people will be returning in phase one.

He says he doesn't have an exact number yet, but it will be significantly less than norm bause a mber of vues will t be reening in phas1, cluding the srts book,few restad salon,xit 33, retail ops and all pools.

The county executive says he was involved in this process, and believes the plans are thorough and measured.

"they began putting a plan together i think they have probably one of the most detailed, if not the most detailed plans for an opening especially in that line of entertainment or venue for a casino that clearly meets or exceeds the standards that cdc or anybody would put forth regarding protection of their employees and their guests.."

Officials with the nation say they'll be implementing strict guidelines.

Facilities will be limited to guests who travel within 120 miles.

No concerts or shows in the show room or event center, until further notice.

Everyone will have to wear a masks.

All restaurants and bars will have six feet separation between tables.

And buffets and other self-service food options will be closed.

News channel 2's joleen ferris will have much more on this tomorrow.

Jason back to you.

Still ahead tonight... the face of casinos is changing all over the country as well.

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