Salamanca Community Watch

06/10/2026

Salamanca voters in Wards 1 and 2 will have to head to another polling place for the Primary Election on June 23.

Election Commissioners Kevin Burleson and Cortney Spittler announced the poll site for City of Salamanca Ward 1 and Ward 2 voters has been temporarily relocated for the June 23, 2026 Primary only.

To vote in person for the upcoming Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Primary Election, voters in these two wards should appear at the Riverside Chapel located at 134, Broad St., Salamanca, NY 14779. (This is also the existing poll site for voters in Ward 4.) To enter the poll site, voters may park at the rear entrance on Front Avenue.

“Please remember this change is only in effect for the June Primary Election. We anticipate that voting will return to the usual site for the November General Election,” said the commissioners.

Learn more at https://www.CattCo.gov/news/salamanca-wards-1-and-2-pollsite-relocated-june-primary-15970

06/09/2026

🌞 It’s Market Day in Salamanca! 🌞

Join us today at Jefferson Street Park from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and support local vendors, makers, and small businesses!

Today’s vendors include:

🍹 Pit Stop Pops: Serving up their popular dirty sodas and refreshing specialty drinks.

🐷 Pig Out Place: Delicious barbecue favorites and comfort food fresh off the grill.

🍓 Murphy’s Concessions: Strawberry shortcake, fresh lemonade, cookies, and other sweet treats.

🌮 Kindred Roots: Fresh-squeezed flavored lemonades and Indian taco bites.

📸 Tony’s Photo Booth: Fun photo booth experiences and photography services.

🕯️ Enchanted Mountain Candle Company: Handcrafted candles and home fragrance products.

🎨 Color & Co: Creative crafts, stickers, and handmade items.

🥤 Rise Nutrition: Loaded teas, protein shakes, and wellness drinks.

Whether you’re looking for lunch, a sweet treat, unique gifts, or a refreshing drink, we’ve got you covered.

📍 Jefferson Street Park
🕚 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Today

Grab lunch, shop local, and enjoy a beautiful day at the market. Every visit helps support small businesses and grow this community event. We hope to see you there! 🌻🛍️🍋🌮🍓🥤

06/08/2026

Notice of Public Hearing:

The Common Council of Salamanca, NY has scheduled a public hearing for June 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Regular Common Council meeting to be held in the Municipal Building Court Room, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Salamanca, NY. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain citizens’ views and comments relative to the submission of an application to New York State Parks and Recreation New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) grant. This project includes the installation of playground equipment, fitness equipment and splash pad equipment on City owned property.

Tracy Chamberlain, City Clerk

05/18/2026

Free Paint Recycling!

📅 Saturday June 6
⏰ 9am - 1pm
📍 St. Bonaventure University

Accepted Materials:
- Latex & oil based paint
- Urethanes, varnishes
- Stains, shellacs, lacquers
- Acrylic Paint

05/07/2026

The City of Salamanca is excited to announce that we will be continuing the Salamanca Farmers Market as a City-led event and relocating it from the West End to Jefferson Park for the 2026 season.

Now operating as the City of Salamanca Vendor & Farmers Market Days, this weekly market will continue supporting local farmers, vendors, and small businesses while creating a welcoming community gathering space in a more centralized location.

📍 Jefferson Park in Salamanca, NY
📅 Tuesdays | June 1st – October 1st
⏰ 11AM – 5PM

We are now accepting vendors and farmers for the upcoming season.

Vendor Information:
• $25 Member Fee
• $10 per week or $100 for the full season
• Cash or check only

We are currently looking for:
• Farmers & Produce Vendors
• Handmade Goods & Crafts
• Food & Specialty Vendors
• Local Small Businesses

Whether you participated in the previous Farmers Market or are interested in joining for the first time, we would love to have you be part of this next chapter.

📝 Register Here: https://forms.gle/GkZLqdrepb7RmTLi6

Questions or interested in signing up?
Contact Jolene at [email protected]

Please share and help us spread the word as we continue and grow this community tradition.

04/25/2026

Information is power. Glad to see more and more pages sharing information for awareness!

Robert Smith - Convicted for violently molesting a 3 year old girl.

Robert Smith is a Level 3 (high-risk) Sexually Violent Offender residing in Salamanca, Cattaraugus County. He was convicted in 2003 of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, for physically overpowering and molesting a 3-year-old female victim who was known to him. He was sentenced to only 9 years in state prison.

To view the fully detailed offender report, including where he lives and works, click the link in the comments below.

04/10/2026

🎉 City-Wide Cleanup Will Continue in 2026! 🎉

Thanks to resident feedback from our recent survey, the City of Salamanca will continue the City-Wide Cleanup Program for 2026. Residents told us this program matters, and we listened. 👏

📆Ward 1, 2 & 4 pickup begins June 1
📆Ward 3 & 5 pickup begins June 8
💰Cost is $50 per household

Please make sure debris is not placed at the curb until the allowed date for your ward.

Thank you for helping us keep Salamanca beautiful! 🌳🧹✨

Share the flyer with your friends, family and neighbors to keep Salamanca clean!

03/28/2026

Not a new location; he’s been around a while. Glad other pages are spreading awareness!

Freddy Crawford is a level 3 (high-risk) predicate s*x offender residing in Salamanca, Cattaraugus County.

Full Offender Details: https://nyspredatoralert.com/freddy-crawford-level-3-offender/

03/13/2026

*UPDATE: saw a comment that says the dog is home safe*

Posted in another group that doesn’t like screenshots, so I cropped it; if anyone recognizes this pup I left the persons name at the top of the cropped photo.. 🙁

02/24/2026

Narcotics Arrest
February 18th 2026
City of Salamanca Police
7:16pm

After an investigation conducted by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force a search warrant for a vehicle was conducted on East State Street in the City.
Karen Fries of Allegany NY was arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree, two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree,three counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia 2nd degree and obstruction of governmental administration Fries was held for arraignment. Karen Fries was found in possession of more than two ounces of crystal methamphetamine, more than seven grams of fentanyl and more than an ounce of crack co***ne. The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force is comprised of members of the Salamanca Police Department, Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office and the Olean Police Department. SRDTF was assisted by the Salamanca Police and the CCSO patrol division and K9 Echo.