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.
News & Announcements
UPDATE ** 3-9-2026
There is a building on Main Street that is unsafe and has had bricks falling off of it. The owner is working diligently with contractors to have the building demolished. Main Street will remain closed for safety concerns and an update on the length of closure will be released later this week.
UPDATE ** 3-6-2026 Progress on the Main Street building is continuing forward, and further information will be available afternoon on Monday, 3-9-26.
** NOTICE ** Until further notice, MAIN ST. will be closed from SYCAMORE AVE. to RIVER ST. due to an unsafe building affecting both the road and sidewalk. Please use the CLINTON ST. BRIDGE or CENTER ST. BRIDGE to access downtown. RIVER ST., WILDWOOD AVE., and SYCAMORE AVE. will remain open.
Pedestrian access will still be available — you can walk across the bridge and use the Westside sidewalk to access the Nies Block and surrounding businesses. Oak's Barbershop, please use River St. Entrance. Abuela's Kitchen and Nies Block may use the Main St. Entrance.
Thank you for your patience and please use caution in the area.
There is a building on Main Street that is unsafe and has had bricks falling off of it. The owner is working diligently with contractors to have the building demolished. Main Street will remain closed for safety concerns and an update on the length of closure will be released later this week.
UPDATE ** 3-6-2026 Progress on the Main Street building is continuing forward, and further information will be available afternoon on Monday, 3-9-26.
** NOTICE ** Until further notice, MAIN ST. will be closed from SYCAMORE AVE. to RIVER ST. due to an unsafe building affecting both the road and sidewalk. Please use the CLINTON ST. BRIDGE or CENTER ST. BRIDGE to access downtown. RIVER ST., WILDWOOD AVE., and SYCAMORE AVE. will remain open.
Pedestrian access will still be available — you can walk across the bridge and use the Westside sidewalk to access the Nies Block and surrounding businesses. Oak's Barbershop, please use River St. Entrance. Abuela's Kitchen and Nies Block may use the Main St. Entrance.
Thank you for your patience and please use caution in the area.
It’s that time of year!
Join us for our annual Drive-Thru Easter Parade, a free spring celebration that happens rain, snow, or shine.
Kids can collect eggs and prizes while celebrating with our local partners, all from the comfort of their vehicles.
We hope to see you there!
Join us for our annual Drive-Thru Easter Parade, a free spring celebration that happens rain, snow, or shine.
Kids can collect eggs and prizes while celebrating with our local partners, all from the comfort of their vehicles.
We hope to see you there!
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Salamanca Ice Pond on Fawn Avenue
Due to changing weather conditions, the natural ice surface is now officially closed for the season. Warmer temperatures make it unsafe for skating, and we want to ensure everyone stays safe. The good news? Our synthetic ice surface remains OPEN and ready for skating! You can still lace up your skates and enjoy the ice, just on the synthetic side. We’re grateful to have this option so our community can keep skating even when Mother Nature has other plans. Please help us spread the word. Stay safe and see you on the (synthetic) ice! Hours of operation will be: Saturday and Sunday 1:00 - 9:00pm Monday - Friday 3:00 - 9:00pm |
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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
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
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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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
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
