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
NOTICE OF SEALED BIDS will be received up to and including Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM, on the operation of the concession and supervision at the City of Salamanca Ice Pond on Fawn Avenue for the new synthetic ice. All bids are to be addressed to the City Clerk, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, NY 14779, and are plainly marked as “Ice Pond Concession Bids” on the envelope. The bids will be opened at 11:15 AM on that date.
The City requires that the concession be operated during the hours that the ice pond is open – 3:00 to 9:00 PM on weekdays and 1:00 to 9:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. A certificate of liability insurance and workers compensation insurance must be provided. Please note there is no water or bathroom in the building. Therefore, no sale of prepared food/drink, only prepackaged items, unless a valid Cattaraugus County Health Department permit is provided. The City also requests the distribution of skates and monitoring of skaters. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The City requires that the concession be operated during the hours that the ice pond is open – 3:00 to 9:00 PM on weekdays and 1:00 to 9:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. A certificate of liability insurance and workers compensation insurance must be provided. Please note there is no water or bathroom in the building. Therefore, no sale of prepared food/drink, only prepackaged items, unless a valid Cattaraugus County Health Department permit is provided. The City also requests the distribution of skates and monitoring of skaters. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Mayor Magiera presented the City Of Salamanca Police Department with a Proclamation for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Along with some thank you gifts, in recognition of the Officers who put their lives on the line every day.
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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
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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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
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(Observed on Presidents’ Day)
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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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
