June 27, 2025 issue
Greetings, I hope everyone is enjoying summer. It’s a great time of the year with all types of outdoor activities for all ages. Our casinos are hosting outdoor concerts, recreation programs are in full swing, families are travelling and some are home enjoying their flowers and gardens. Unfortunately, we have also had a tragic event […]
Annual event celebrates Native American culture, traditions ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is preparing to welcome participants, spectators, neighbors, and friends to the Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow this weekend. The annual celebration of Native American culture and traditions will be held on the Nation’s Allegany Territory, and will take place at […]
Greetings, I hope everyone is enjoying your summer. Growing gardens, planting flowers, hosting picnics and attending outdoor sports provides a way to bring families and friends together. For some, picking blueberries and strawberries is a treasured family tradition enjoyed by all ages especially when the berries are made into buckles, pies and shortcakes. As the […]
President Armstrong, Sr. gives an update to the community on the status of gaming compact negotiations. As it stands, the conversation between Seneca Nation leadership and the Governor’s negotiating committee continues, despite conflicts that arose after the Nation announced an agreement in principle. The State Assembly is willing to return to Albany to finalize an […]
Greetings, Since becoming President of the Seneca Nation and knowing first-hand the challenging issues that need to be handled in the best interest of our Seneca Nation and its Members, I am grateful for all the support from our Seneca communities. By attending public meetings, being involved with committee meetings, participating in events, volunteering your […]
Nation made every attempt to secure Assembly approval; Remains committed to securing a fair and equitable Compact ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – Following the conclusion of the New York State Assembly’s session last night without passage of legislation authorizing Governor Hochul to enter into a new gaming compact, Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong, Sr. issued […]
ALLEGANY TERRITORY, SALAMANCA, N.Y. – The Seneca Nation is reacting to comments made by the leadership of the New York State Assembly regarding proposed legislation authorizing the State to enter into a gaming compact with the Nation. Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong, Sr. issued the following statement: “The Executive Chamber’s non-committal approach and the Assembly’s […]
William C. (Clark) Hoag (1860-1927) son of William Clark Hoag and Lucy (Taylor) Hoag. He enrolled at the Tunesassa Quaker Friends Indian School at age 12 and graduated in 1878. William C. Hoag was a self-made man. His father died when he was eight years old and William, since he was the only son, was […]
Seneca Nation Officials Announce A Tentative New 20-Year Compact With New York State Following several months of negotiations, Seneca Nation President Armstrong, Treasurer Pagels and Tribal Council announced that an agreement in principle has been reached with New York State for a new 20-year casino gaming Compact. The tentative agreement comes after several months of […]
Agreement will protect Nation’s operations, jobs, economic benefits; Terms to be finalized, approved over next several weeks CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING, N.Y. – Following several months of negotiations, the Seneca Nation announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with New York State for a new 20-year casino gaming Compact. The Nation’s current Compact, signed […]