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Gypsy moth caterpillars defoliating forests across New York

By RICK MILLER | Olean Times Herald | Jun 17, 2021 Gypsy moth caterpillar: Leaf-chewing gypsy moth caterpillars have been reported throughout New York state this spring. A state Department of Environmental Conservation forester said Wednesday that many forests across the state are being defoliated by invasive gypsy moth caterpillars. In a Zoom meeting with […]

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SN Disability Services Social Security Assistance

ALLEGANY & CATTARAUGUS TERRITORIES Allegany & Cattaraugus residents can now call for an appointment for a phone conference for new claims, appeals, retirement & all other business. A SSI Rep. will be available on the following dates: Allegany TerritoryJuly 21, 2021August 18, 2021From 9am-3pm Cattaraugus TerritoryJuly 28, 2021August 25, 2021From 9am-3pm Due to the COVID-19 […]

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Seneca Nation President’s Day

This year, the Seneca Nation observed President’s Day on June 14th, the day before the late Calvin “Kelly” John’s birthday, (b. June 15, 1920 – d. October 8, 2004). Nya:wëh to our current leaders Matthew B. Pagels as well as our past presidents!

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CCC Summer Vendor Day

Photos by Seneca Media Summer Vendor Day was held at CCC today with over 20 vendors offering local crafts and foods from noon to 4pm. For Father’s Day, all dads were entered into a drawing for great door prizes.

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Opening weekend at Highbanks Campground was a success!

Photos by Seneca Media Despite a rainy start to opening weekend at Highbanks, the campground was full and everybody had a fantastic time exploring the beauty of the Allegany Territory! Highbanks Manager, Judy Farmer, and her amazing crew have been working around the clock to make your next camping experience the best one yet so […]

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Broadband Project NGRID and VZ “Make-Ready” Construction and Tree Clearing

The Seneca Nation’s Council has authorized National Grid (NGRID), Verizon (VZ) and Asplundh to complete “make-ready” construction and tree clearing throughout the Cattaraugus Territory in order to prepare the lines for the Seneca Nation’s fiber internet project. This construction is required to initiate the broadband, high-speed Internet project. Construction will take place throughout the summer. […]

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STC Grads!

Congratulations to the STC Construction Technology Program Graduates! The Seneca Training Center congratulated graduates of the Construction Technology Program on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Allegany council chambers. Ja:goh graduates and nya:wëh Seneca Training Center! This is the 15th graduating cohort for the Construction Technology Program. The group learned about electrical, carpentry, plumbing, drywall […]

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Attention: SN Members

FEMA RiskMap Survey of Cattaraugus Creek Photo: The beautiful Cattaraugus Creek | Photo credit: Tami Watt The Seneca Nation Emergency Management Department during the summer/fall of 2021, will be assisting in the coordination of an engineering analysis and flood plain mapping of the Cattaraugus Creek within the Seneca Nation, Cattaraugus Territory. This project is an […]

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Heritage Day at the SINM

Save the date! The annual Heritage Day festival is back, and this year it’s free. Food and Craft vendor applications now being accepted. Youth smoke dancers, come and compete for cash prizes. Call 716-945-1760 for questions or more information. Check out the flyer below for details and access the Vendor Application here: https://sninews.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/VENDOR-APP-HERITAGE-DAY-2021.pdf