Everyday, news reports tell about the gloomy economic picture in New York State—a projected state government deficit of billions of dollars, down days on Wall Street, business closings and mass layoffs. The Oneida Indian Nation and its 4,777 employees are doing their part to keep the economic engines rolling. During its fiscal year that concluded at the end of Sept., the Nation had an annual payroll that topped $126 million and its employees paid more than four million in state income tax. On top of that, the Nation and its business enterprises purchased nearly $250 million in goods and services in New York State. Collectively, the Nation’s economic impact in this state alone was more than $380 million. The Nation is the largest employer locally and the fourth largest employer in the counties of greater Central New York. Read more »