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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1995

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2

Oneida Warrior Society Seizes Bingo Hall Power Split

Longstanding Oneida Nation power struggle peaks as insurgents seize the Madison County bingo hall. Ray Halbritter, now facing internal rivals, battles accusations of concealing profits amid tensions over governance, funds, and a distant leadership role. The dispute intersects a looming New York land claim and rising tribal business ventures.

Madison County Oneida Warrior Society Ray Halbritter Halbritter Gloria Cambridge Mass New York Harvard Law School New York State Jake Thompson Thompson FBI Pipers Thompson Oneida America

Dealing With Dissent In Oneida Nation 1987 To 1995

Ray Halbritter rose to power in 1987 amid a growing rift within the Oneida Nation and beyond. Insurgents seized the bingo hall in 1987 then a fire arose. lawsuits and criminal charges followed as he pursued casino plans. Halbritter built alliances, expanded gambling, and secured federal grants while facing entrenched opposition, including relatives, as he steered the nation toward economic development.

Oneida Ray Halbritter Halbritter Harvard Washington, D.C William Taylor III Taylor Larry King Ray Syracuse Suzanne Hull Mass Boston Harbor Atlantic Ocean Steve Emery Cheyenne River Eagle Butte South Dakota United States Congress Jake Thompson Paul Veillette Mario Cuomo Canastota Veillette Polly Cooper Martha Washington Continental Army Valley Forge Harbritter Oneidas Egpals Planis Henrik Dullea Cuomo Dullea Cornell University

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