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 […]
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President Armstrong Public Service Announcement 6.27.23
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 […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
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 […]
Seneca Nation Addresses Status of Compact Negotiations
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 […]
Seneca Nation Reacts to NYS Assembly Decision to Ignore Compact Authorization Vote
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 […]
Seneca Nation President’s Spotlight – William C. Hoag (1860-1927)
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 […]
A message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
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 […]
Seneca Nation Reaches Agreement in Principle on New Gaming Compact
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 […]
A Message from President Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
Greetings, Well, we made it to the end of May without any more snow! Let’s see what June brings us, besides mosquitoes. I’m hoping for many sunny days ahead, so I can do more yard work and work on my tan. Graduation parties will be in full swing soon and school will be out before […]
Print & Sign Support Letter to show you #StandWithSeneca
Hello #SWS Supporters! We’re hopeful we can count on you to print and sign the support letter to show you #StandWithSeneca. All letters should be turned into your respective Council or Clerk’s Office no later than 10 a.m. tomorrow Friday, May 26th. Don’t forget to follow, like, and share #StandWithSeneca on all of our social […]