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West Seneca (T)




New York is a state in the northeastern United States. Majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York City; the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.

West Seneca is a town in Erie County, New York, USA. The population was 45,920 at the 2000 census. In 2005 population was 44,709. The town of West Seneca is adjacent to the city of Buffalo, New York on the city's South side. Situated in the center of the Western New York region, its location provides convenient access to the vast Midwest, Northeast and Southern Canadian markets. The town is suburban in character, with the full range of urban amenities within reach. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 55.4 square kilometers out of it 55.3 square kilometers land area and 0.1 square kilometers is water.
 
West Seneca offers a rich suburban lifestyle. The town and local businesses sponsor a large number of family oriented community events and festivals. The town has an extensive set of recreational facilities including 15 town parks, ice rink, swimming center, youth community center and a large soccer complex. Because the town is on land of the former Buffalo Creek Reservation, it was not open to settlement until near the mid 19th century. The town of West Seneca, as the town of Seneca, was formed in 1851 from parts of the towns of Cheektowaga and Hamburg. The town changed the name to West Seneca in 1852 to avoid confusion with another location in the state. 
 
Their communities includes Buffalo Airpark, Buffalo Creek, French Quarters, West Seneca Developmental Center, Town attractions  are Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center, Fireman's Memorial Exhibit Center of Western New York, Historical Society and Museum, West Seneca Public Library, West Seneca Youth Center. Town Parks are Mill Road Park, Volunteer Fireman's Park, Harlem Road Park, Sunshine Park, Westgate Park, Centennial Park, and Tim Russert Park etc. Historical Society Museum is one of the famous places in the town.
 
It is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in New York worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of New York.

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