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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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 |
LEGAL NOTICE FOR THE CITY OF SALAMANCA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a meeting of the Common Council held at the Salamanca Municipal Building, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, New York, on the 12th day of November 2025 the Common Council did duly adopt Ordinance No. 2 for 2025 for the City of Salamanca:
WHEREAS, the Police Commission has studied the effects on Safety and convenience of the traffic flow along South Main Street on the east side, and
WHEREAS, the Police Commission has recommended that an ordinance be adopted "On the East Side: No Parking from the point of intersection of the east curd line and the East Jefferson Street south curb line southernly to the point of intersection of the east curb line and the Armstong Street South curb." and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that an ordinance providing for such parking restrictions is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare.
Now, therefore, be it ordained as Follows:
1. Salamanca Municipal Code § 60.43, Subdivision 98 is hereby amened to provide:
On the East Side: No Parking from the point of intersection of the east curd line and the East Jefferson Street south curb line southernly to the point of intersection of the east curb line and the Armstong Street South curb, with the exception of Sundays between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
2. The Superintendent of Public Works is authorized to install the required signs that are necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this ordinance.
3. This ordinance shall become effective upon the publication as set forth in the City Charter.
Tracy Chamberlain, City Clerk, November 19, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a meeting of the Common Council held at the Salamanca Municipal Building, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, New York, on the 12th day of November 2025 the Common Council did duly adopt Ordinance No. 2 for 2025 for the City of Salamanca:
WHEREAS, the Police Commission has studied the effects on Safety and convenience of the traffic flow along South Main Street on the east side, and
WHEREAS, the Police Commission has recommended that an ordinance be adopted "On the East Side: No Parking from the point of intersection of the east curd line and the East Jefferson Street south curb line southernly to the point of intersection of the east curb line and the Armstong Street South curb." and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that an ordinance providing for such parking restrictions is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare.
Now, therefore, be it ordained as Follows:
1. Salamanca Municipal Code § 60.43, Subdivision 98 is hereby amened to provide:
On the East Side: No Parking from the point of intersection of the east curd line and the East Jefferson Street south curb line southernly to the point of intersection of the east curb line and the Armstong Street South curb, with the exception of Sundays between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
2. The Superintendent of Public Works is authorized to install the required signs that are necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of this ordinance.
3. This ordinance shall become effective upon the publication as set forth in the City Charter.
Tracy Chamberlain, City Clerk, November 19, 2025
There is now an all-stop (4-way stop) at the intersection of Central Avenue (Route 219) and East State Street. Please use caution when traveling this area.
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