Village of Canastota, NY

Village of Canastota, NY The official page of the Village of Canastota, NY. Page managed by village office staff. Much of the Village’s past can be viewed here.

Canastota, New York is an Erie Canal community central to a region rich in historical tradition. Originally settled in 1810, Canastota evolved into a vibrant Canal town and became incorporated in 1835. A revitalized portion of the Canal still exists, running through the central portion of the Village. The Canal Town Museum is located just across the street from the Canal. Many Victorian style home

s from the active Canal period still exist throughout the Village. Products produced in Canastota, such as Canastota Cut Glass and Sherwood sleds and wagons, are highly valued in the antiques market. Canastota has a proud Italian heritage. Onions and potatoes from the local mucklands are recognized country wide. The Village has been prominent in the sport of boxing, producing two world champions. The International Boxing Hall of Fame is now a leading feature in the Village. Induction week is in June. This is an excellent week of fun for the family, boxing fan or not. The library is a Carnegie Library on the National Register of Historic Places. It is rich in architecture and full of excellent literary works. Canastota is located at exit 34 of the New York State Thruway. This allows easy access to Syracuse, Utica, Hamilton, Morrisville and the Turning Stone Casino.

Some sights from this years International Boxing Hall of Fame Parade of Champions!
06/14/2026

Some sights from this years International Boxing Hall of Fame Parade of Champions!

06/12/2026

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TRAFFIC ALERT: There's been some discussion recently about street closures for events in the village. PLEASE TAKE NOTE t...
06/12/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: There's been some discussion recently about street closures for events in the village. PLEASE TAKE NOTE that several streets will be closed tomorrow (Saturday) morning for the annual Nate Race and Sunday for the International Boxing Hall of Fame Parade of Champions. Click/tap the link for details!

The International Boxing Hall of Fame's Induction Weekend festivities will be held June 6-9 in and around the Village of Canastota.

06/11/2026

The Canastota Housing Authority is seeking an experienced and qualified professional for the position of Executive Director.

06/11/2026
06/10/2026

Stay cool and hydrated in the heat. Know the warning signs of heat illness and stay connected.

There are a number of Cooling Centers across the County. You can find the full Iist here: https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2890/Cooling-Center

Stay Cool:
• Stay in the shade
• Take breaks
• Save outdoor activities for the coolest parts of the day or evening
• Use fans when temperatures are less than 90'F. In temperatures above 90°F, a fan can increase body temperature.
• Use air conditioning or find a cooling center near you. https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2890/Cooling-Center

Stay Hydrated
• Carry a water bottle. Drink and refill it throughout the day how active you are. Light colored urine is usually a sign of good hydration.

Stay Connected
• Check on your family, friends, and neighbors, especially if they have chronic medical problems or live alone.

Check on pets.
• If you are very sensitive to heat, consider additional ways to stay cool. Work with your doctor to see if you need to take additional steps to protect your health in the heat.

Ahead of hot weather, be aware of signs of heat illness and know what to do: https://loom.ly:/TwwVml8

Enter your zip code to get the HeatRisk for this week: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/

Several streets in and around downtown Canastota will be closed Sunday for the annual International Boxing Hall of Fame ...
06/09/2026

Several streets in and around downtown Canastota will be closed Sunday for the annual International Boxing Hall of Fame Parade of Champions.

One major event that weekend is the annual Boxing Hall of Fame Parade of Champions, which steps off at noon and travels from Hickory Street to Wilson Avenue.

Several streets in the Village of Canastota will be closed Saturday morning for the annual Nate Race.
06/08/2026

Several streets in the Village of Canastota will be closed Saturday morning for the annual Nate Race.

The International Boxing Hall of Fame’s annual Induction Weekend will be held June 11-14, 2026 in and around the Village of Canastota.

06/06/2026

Good morning! Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon into this evening. Some of these thunderstorms may become strong to severe and may result in locally damaging winds and hail.

For a location-specific forecast, please visit weather.gov/bgm and enter your location into the search box.

06/05/2026

Address

205 S. Peterboro Street
Canastota, NY
13032

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+13156977559

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