Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Allegheny River lies the City of Salamanca, New York.  Historically this territory was that of the Native American Wenrohronon but in the Beaver Wars of the 1650s the Seneca Nation took over.  Located on Seneca Nation of Indians Territory (one of the six tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy), the population is about 6,000 with approximately 20% Native American. It is in a busy section of the Southern Tier being just 60 miles South of Buffalo, 35 miles East of Jamestown, 22 miles West of Olean, and 20 miles North of Bradford, PA. The Allegany State Park, the largest State Park in New York State, lies immediately to the South, right in Salamanca's back yard.  This year-round active park can be reached via Parkway Drive located in the City.

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News & ​Announcements

Join us as we celebrate the grand re-opening of the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond, now featuring brand-new synthetic ice 
⛸️ Free skating & skate rentals every day!
☕🍫 Hot cocoa & light refreshments (while supplies last)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A fun, family-friendly winter atmosphere​
Come skate, share memories, and help us celebrate this exciting upgrade for our community 💙
⛸️ Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond ⛸️
🎉 Grand Re-Opening 🎉
📅 Friday, February 13 | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 137 Fawn Ave, Salamanca, NY 14779

Salamanca Ice Pond on Fawn Avenue
Now has a new synthetic ice area.
Hours of operation will be:
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 - 9:00pm
Monday - Friday 3:00 - 9:00pm

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HELP WANTED  - ​ICE POND MONITOR 
​​Link to the Civil Service Application

Please visit the following for more helpful information. 

​Salamanca Board of Public Utilities website ​www.salamancaBPU.com

NYS Department of Public Safety www.dps.ny.gov/winter

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The City and Seneca Nation held a joint groundbreaking for the construction of a skate park to be located at Crowley Park of River Street in Salamanca on Monday, December 1st, 2025.
​Final touches, landscaping, and a grand opening are slated for Spring 2026.
"The Skatepark Project is excited to join the Seneca Nation in celebrating the groundbreaking for two new skateparks within the Seneca Nation territories. These two skateparks represent the completion of 13 skateparks in Western New York via The Skatepark Project's Built to Play program, from Rochester, to Buffalo, to Salamanca, and everywhere in between. This partnership between the Seneca Nation, The Skatepark Project, and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation will offer free recreational opportunities for young people throughout the Nation for decades to come. We look forward to the grand opening celebrations in early 2026."  ~ Benjamin Anderson Bashein, Chief Executive Officer, The Skatepark Project

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​For Job opportunities please visit the Employment Page

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REGULAR CITY HALL OFFICE HOURS:  Monday - Friday  8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

CITY HALL HOLIDAY CLOSINGS 2026

​Thursday, January 1-New Year’s Day
Monday, January 19-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thursday, February 12-Lincoln’s Birthday
Monday, February 16-Washington’s Birthday
 (Observed on Presidents’ Day)
Friday, April 3-Good Friday close at 1 PM
Monday, May 25-Memorial Day
Friday, July 3-Independence Day Observed
Monday, September 7-Labor Day
Monday, October 12-Columbus Day/
  Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tuesday, November 3-Election Day
Wednesday, November 11-Veteran’s Day
Thurs & Friday, November 26 & 27-Thanksgiving Day
 and Day After Thanksgiving
Thursday, December 24-Christmas Eve close at 1 PM
Friday, December 25-Christmas Day
Thursday, December 31-New Year’s Eve close at 1 PM
Friday, January 1st-New Year’s Day

** QUICK RESOURCES **

• City of Salamanca Wards Map
• City Council Minutes
• City Office Holidays
• Pay Your Board of Public Utilities Bill Online
• Departments
• ​​Employment Opportunities
• IDA Minutes
• Rental Assistance (Section 8)
• Plan of Action 
• Police Reform Reinvention Collaborative Plan
• Public Transportation​​
• Tentative and Final Assessment Rolls
• Town of Salamanca
• American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Allocation

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