Your Stories Q&A: What's next for the land that used to be home to a landmark restaurant in Canastota?

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25-03-2025

CANASTOTA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer!
Viewer Question: What's the plan for the vacant lot that used to be Graziano's Restaurant and Inn?
If you live in the Canastota area, you certainly remember Graziano's Italian Restaurant. It was a staple on N. Peterboro Street for decades. It was right near the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Adding to the restaurant's legacy was the owner, Tony Graziano. The 103-year-old is a beloved figure in Canastota. Last year, the village named a street after the World War II veteran.
When Graziano retired in 2020, the restaurant was demolished by the Oneida Indian Nation. The Nation bought the prime piece of property a few years prior.
What's next for the land?
Back in June of 2023, the Oneida Indian Nation announced it was partnering with Tesla to bring a Tesla showroom to Upstate New York. It was advertised as the first Sales, Service and Delivery (SSD) center in the region.
A spokesperson for the Nation said the 25,000 square foot building will be built on the former Graziano's lot.
When the project was first announced, the Tesla showroom was expected to open this year, but the Nation said it was delayed due to other construction projects.
They now anticipate construction to begin this year, with the opening in late 2026.
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