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Oneida Indian Nation of New York has a major impact on the Upstate New York economy.

By Elizabeth Christensen

Hamilton, NY – Colgate University's Upstate Institute has released the first part of a study examining the economic impact of New York's Oneida Indian Nation.
Upstate Institute Director Jill Tiefenthaler explains the findings to WRVO's Elizabeth Christensen.
(more information about the study is available at colgate.edu)

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