Salamanca, NY

News Salamanca looking progressive on tobacco issues Salamanca Press, Oct. 28, 2008 Parks and playgrounds made off-limits to tobacco The Buffalo News, Oct. 16, 2008 New cig seizure law working to promote healthy lifestyles Salamanca Press, Oct. 3, 2008 Watch your step: Walking in Salamanca can be dangerous, but there is hope Salamanca Press, Sept. 5, 2008 Group Wants To Make Salamanca "Walkable" Cattaraugus County Journal, Sept. 2, 2008 Debra Nichols recognized as Public Health Works! Honor Roll Member

New signage posted - "Young Lungs at Play" - as a result of a    new ordinance passed banning tobacco in city parks.

 
Contact Info

Debra Nichols Public Health Educator Cattaraugus County Health Dept djnichols@cattco.org	Ann Marie Wright Mission Outreach Director Olean-Bradford Area YMCA awright@oleanymca.org
Katrina O'Stricker Health Education Cornell Cooperative Extension kmo11@cornell.edu	Steve Jackson Activate America Director Olean-Bradford Area YMCA sjackson@olean-bradfordymca.org
Cynthia Jaconski Steps to a Healthier NY Program Director New York State Dept of Health caj09@health.state.ny.us

Reports and Documents
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The City of Salamanca and the Seneca Nation of Indians: Fast Facts

• Salamanca lies almost completely on the Allegany Indian Reservation.  It is the only city, east of the Mississippi River, located on an Indian Reservation.
• Salamanca leases the land from the Seneca Nation of Indians.  The current land lease is in effect through 2030.
• The Seneca Nation of Indians is one of the six tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy.
• The city originated at the junction of four railroads in the southwestern corner of New York State.
• Salamanca lies on the Allegany River and shares its southern border with the Allegany State Park.
  

Salamanca is nestled in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County	A cut out of the Allegany Indian Reservation, one of the three  Reservations of the Seneca Nation of Indians.  Salamanca sits on the Northern tip of the Reservation	Cabin 25 at one of the two settled areas in Allegany State Park, the largest state park in New York

The City of Salamanca: Community Activities

• The Salamanca Youth Bureau plays a vital role in the daily workings of the city.  Monthly Youth Bureau activities are located on the Salamanca Municipal Website under the Community Services side tab.
• The Salamanca School District is Home of the Warriors.  The District consists of two elementary schools, Prospect and Seneca, and one high school, Salamanca Central School.
• REAP, the Rural Enterprise Association of Proprietors, sponsors the Salamanca City Farmer's market that runs from June through October.
  

The Falling Leaves Festival is an annual celebration in Salamanca, NY.  This year the celebration coincides with the Cattaraugus County Bicentennial Celebration, September 26-28.  Events will include Civil War Reenactments, a Bicentennial Parade, an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, live entertainment, and much more.

Cultural Dance Competition at the annual Seneca Pow Wow in Salamanca

Another annual event in Salamanca is the Seneca Pow Wow, a celebration of Seneca Indian Heritage.  Among the festivities are drum competitions, pow wow dance competitions, and smoke competitions.  Visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy Native American cuisine and crafts featured at the event.

In December, the city celebrates the Silver Bells Festival in honor of native Ray Evans, the author of the Christmas carol "Silver Bells."  The city also dedicated the Ray Evans Seneca Theater in his honor.

One of the sculptures on display at the Seneca-Iroquois National museum

Salamanca is home to the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum.  The museum features permanent and traveling exhibits that highlight the unique cultural heritage of the Seneca Indians.

The Seneca Allegany Casino, located off of I-86, was built at the West end of the City in 2004.  The opening of the casino brought over 1,000 jobs to the area.  The city receives 25% of the revenue from the casino.

• For additional visitors information, please visit the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce
  

The City of Salamanca: Demographics*

• Total Area - 6.2 mi²
• Population - 6,097
• 11.74% Native American
• 85.26% Caucasian
• 3.00% Other
• Unemployment - 9.2%
• 22.2% of Population Living Below the Poverty Line

* Demographics as reported on the Census 2000

Our ACHIEVE Initiative: Collaborating Organizations

• Cattaraugus County Health Department
• Olean Family YMCA
• Cornell University Cooperative Extension: Allegany-Cattaraugus
• New York State Department of Health
• Seneca Nation Health Department
  
• Southern Tier Wellness Partnership
• Healthy Community Alliance