September 12, 2025 issue
ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – Following a face-to-face meeting between Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong, Sr. and New York Governor Kathy Hochul, along with representatives from both governments, the Seneca Nation and New York State have agreed to a short-term extension of the Nation’s current Class III gaming Compact. The two governments have also agreed […]
November 28, 2023: President Armstrong Sr. shares an update to the Community, including well wishes for the holiday season. He touches on the Indigenous Fashion Show’s success at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, acknowledgment of Native American Heritage Month, and more. See view message below:
On November 7th, the Seneca Nation hosted Canvass Day for the newly elected Judicial officials. Clerk Bethany Johnson invited Duey Longboat up to give Ganonyok. The public was invited to view the official election count for both territories in the Peacemaker Court. Clerk Johnson swore in newly elected judges for the Allegany Peacemakers Court: Suzanne […]
Greetings, I hope everyone is well and that you were able to enjoy what may have been the last of the warm weather for the year. Snow is on the horizon, but before we huddle around our families for the holiday, I wanted to provide you with some updates, especially the Casino Compact. Casino CompactThe […]
Greetings, The warm weather has escaped for another year. Gone too are the mosquitoes. I hope everyone had the opportunity to experience the beautiful fall colors. Schools are nearly complete with their first marking period and hopefully everyone is doing well. The Salamanca High School Warrior’s varsity football team beat Southwestern for the Section VI, […]
President Armstrong, Sr.’s public address touches on Compact negotiations and recent developments; a short term extension of the Compact has been requested to ensure casino operations can continue. In addition, he gives information on the new Opioid Settlement Task Force, a housing development update, a description of the 1365 Resettlement Committee, and the recent Executive […]
October 23, 2023 | By Deb Everts | Salamanca Press The Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce has launched its “Painting With Purpose” mural project with the first piece of art created on the west wall of Petruzzi Insurance Agency on Broad Street. Shown from left (above) are Chamber CEO John Sheehan, artist Karlene Familio (Seneca, […]
Greetings, The days are getting shorter and colder. Fall colors and sports are in full swing. Congratulations to the Seneca Sachems Pee Wee team for all your accomplishments this season! More exciting sports news, the International Olympic Committee recently announced that lacrosse will be included in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Judicial ElectionsOn November […]
Halloween is nearly here, and there are plenty of local fall and Halloween inspired events happening within our communities for the entire family to enjoy! Check out these Spooktacular events and have a safe & happy holiday: Haunt it, Flaunt it, Fitness at the CCC – October 9th – November 2nd Seneca Arts & Learning […]
Greetings, The cooler fall days and nights are upon us. I hope that you are enjoying the fall foliage and your favorite fall activities. A couple of family favorites are coming up, The H.E.R.O. Trunk-or-Treat at the ACC on October 30th from 5pm-8pm & the CCC Trunk-or-Treat & Costume Contest on October 26th from 5pm-9pm. […]