New Salem | |
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  New Salem Location of New Salem within the state of New York | |
| Coordinates: 42°37′22″N 73°58′04″W / 42.62278°N 73.96778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Capital District |
| County | Albany |
| Settled (farmland) | 1770 |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 12186 |
| Area code | 518 |
New Salem is a hamlet in the town of New Scotland, Albany County, New York, United States. It is located in a valley at the foot of the Helderberg Escarpment along New York State Route 85. A local fair and car show is held every year in this small hamlet. It is also home to the town of New Scotland's community center and museum.