Media Relations Contacts

If you are a reporter or represent broadcast, print or on-line media and are looking to know about the Oneida Nation, its people, culture, history or business enterprises, including Turning Stone Resort and Casino, the media relations office for the Nation is available to help. Please contact us at the addresses and numbers below for more information. If you are not media and need general contact numbers and addresses for the Oneida Indian Nation, please select the "About" tab above, then select the "Contact Us" tab.

Media Relations Office

Phone: 315-829-8370 Fax: 315-829-8386
For calls related to Turning Stone Marketing/Advertising, call (315) 361-7685
Email:
mediarelations@oneida-nation.org
or
mediarelations@turningstone.org

579A Main Street, Oneida, NY 13421
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Mark Emery - Director of Media Relations
Jerry Reed - Senior Media Relations Associate
Dan Hartman- Senior Media Specialist
Heather Light - Public Affairs Specialist

Media Policy
All reporters, editors, photographers, producers and film/TV camera crews are required to seek approval from the Oneida Indian Nation’s Media Relations Office prior to visiting the Oneida Nation’s government buildings, lands and business enterprises and prior to speaking with Nation Members and employees. Media Relations staff must accompany media on all visits to Nation properties. Media Relations staff are present at all interviews (in person, phone or webcast) with Nation Members and employees.

Information, photos, video or graphics from www.OneidaIndianNation.com may not be republished, uploaded, posted or distributed in any way without the prior approval of Oneida Indian Nation Communications. Permission is for one time use only. Any use of this material must be credited to: Oneida Indian Nation.

Latest News

Nation Honors Employees with 10-15-20 Years of Service
Oneida Indian Nation employees with 10, 15 and 20 years of service were recognized at a Sept. 1 dinner. The Nation employment is now at about 4,800 and includes employees from both the government and business enterprises, including Turning Stone Resort and Casino. The Nation is the largest employer in Oneida and Madison counties, and the fourth largest employer in the16 counties of greater Central New York. This year, 154 employees reached the various career milestones.

The employees honored are listed on the next page. Click the headline above. Read more »

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Pressroom

Oneida Day at the State Fair
Oneida Nation Representative Ray Halbritter participated in the Oneida Day activities in The New York State Fair on Wednesday, Sept 1. He introduced the crowd in attendance to Oneida Nation Dancers and told of the importance of the Haudenosaunee two row wampum and its meaning of peaceful coexistence. In honor of Women’s Day at the NYS Fair, Halbritter explained the important role of women in the Oneida’s matrilineal society. Read more »
Mahan and Kerr Capture Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge
The pairing of Hunter Mahan and Cristie Kerr outshot a field of PGA and LPGA TOUR stars to win the third annual Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation Challenge at Atunyote Golf Club. The twosome finished the mixed team, best ball tournament at 10 under par, two shots better than the runner-up duo of Rickie Fowler and Annika Sorenstam. The event raised $1.25 million for the NB3 Foundation, promoting sustainable and innovative sports and wellness programs to fight the disproportionate incidence of obesity and diabetes among Native American youth. Read more »
Spotlight on the Oneida Nation’s Workforce
The Oneida Indian Nation is the largest employer in Oneida and Madison counties and the number four employer in the 16 counties of greater Central New York. The jobs performed by the Nation’s 4,750 employees run the full gamut-- from dealers, food & beverage servers, golf pros and chefs to lawyers, accountants, financial analysts and doctors. Read more »
California Resort Exec Named VP of F&B at Turning Stone Resort and Casino
Scott Kidd of Lincoln, Calf. has been chosen as vice president of food and beverage at the Oneida Nation’s Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Upstate New York. He has more than 25 years of experience in the resort food and beverage industry. He will oversee all of the food and beverage operations at Turning Stone, including more than 15 restaurants, catering for hundreds of business meetings and wedding receptions, all beverage operations, room service and the employee cafeteria, as well as a staff of more 1,100 people. Read more »
Recent stories appearing on line or in print

Oneidas to move cigarette factory to nation - Syracuse Post Standard

Oneida Nation leader outraged by Bloomberg - Albany Times Union

Lunde rallies with 66 to win Turning Stone Championship - Associated Press -CBS News

Remembering ‘the sacrifice’ at the Battle of Oriskany - Utica OD Read more »

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