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The Steet Ponte Auto Group was honored to once again serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the annual New Hartford Fire Truck Spectacular, one of Central New York's most exciting and family-friendly summer events. Each year, this incredible event brings together firefighters, families, and community members from across the region for a day dedicated to celebrating the men and women who serve our local communities. Best of all, the Fire Truck Spectacular is completely free to attend, making it an event that everyone can enjoy. The popularity of the event continues to grow every year. In fact, attendance has become so impressive that this year's Fire Truck Spectacular was held in the Sangertown Square Mall parking lot, providing plenty of room for the thousands of visitors who came out to experience everything the event had to offer. Guests had the opportunity to explore an impressive collection of fire trucks from departments throughout Central New York, each showcasing the equipment and vehicles that help keep our communities safe. One of the event's most popular attractions was the interactive smokehouse, where children and families learned valuable fire safety lessons in a fun and engaging environment. The day's festivities also included live entertainment, delicious local food trucks, and exciting firefighter competitions that highlighted the teamwork, strength, and skill required in the fire service. From start to finish, there was something for every member of the family to enjoy. As the Presenting Sponsor, Steet Ponte Auto Group was proud to showcase a diverse lineup of vehicles representing several of our dealerships. Visitors had the opportunity to explore some of the newest models from across our brands, speak with members of our team, and learn more about what each of our dealerships has to offer. More importantly, we were grateful to support an event that celebrates the dedication of our local firefighters while bringing the community together for a day of fun, education, and appreciation. Community involvement has always been at the heart of the Steet Ponte Auto Group. Supporting organizations and events that make Central New York a better place to live, work, and raise a family is something we're incredibly passionate about, and the New Hartford Fire Truck Spectacular is a perfect example of that commitment. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the New Hartford Fire Department, the volunteers, participating fire departments, sponsors, vendors, and everyone who helped make this year's event such a tremendous success. We are proud to have been part of another unforgettable Fire Truck Spectacular and look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.

At Steet Ponte Auto Group, we know that our success starts with our incredible team. Every year, one of our favorite traditions brings employees from all eight of our dealerships together for a day of fun, laughter, and well-deserved relaxation at Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge, New York. Our Annual Company Picnic is more than just a summer outing—it's a chance to celebrate the people who make the Steet Ponte Auto Group such a special place to work. This year's event welcomed employees and their immediate families for an unforgettable day at New York's largest water theme park. Every employee received complimentary wristbands that included admission to everything the park has to offer, including the exciting water attractions, thrilling dry rides, and Calypso's Cove. Throughout the day, our private pavilion served as the perfect home base for everyone to relax, reconnect, and enjoy time together. Employees and their families gathered for a delicious buffet lunch, with refreshments available throughout the day to help everyone stay cool. Of course, no summer picnic would be complete without a sweet treat, so ice cream and popsicles were available for everyone to enjoy as they explored the park. One of the best parts of the day is seeing team members from all eight of our stores spending time together outside of work. While we may represent different brands and locations, we're all part of one Steet Ponte Auto Group family. Events like this strengthen the relationships that help us work together every day to provide exceptional service to our customers. We are proud to continue this annual tradition as a way of thanking our employees for their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the year. Investing in our team and their families is an important part of who we are, and we're grateful for the opportunity to create lasting memories together each summer. A sincere thank you goes out to everyone who attended and helped make this year's company picnic another tremendous success. We also appreciate the staff at Enchanted Forest Water Safari for providing such a fantastic venue for our annual celebration. Here's to another great year—and we can't wait to do it all again next summer!

At Steet Ponte Nissan, we're proud to once again sponsor the Utica Blue Sox and support America's favorite pastime right here in the Mohawk Valley. Recently, we had the opportunity to bring our partnership with the Blue Sox a little closer to home by hosting a friendly Home Run Derby right here at Steet Ponte Nissan! The competition featured four talented Utica Blue Sox players facing off against four members of our dealership team in a fun-filled showdown that combined a little friendly rivalry with plenty of laughs. While our team gave it everything we had, the Blue Sox showed exactly why they're one of the premier collegiate baseball teams in the region, ultimately earning a 13-9 victory. We'll gladly tip our caps to them this round! The morning was packed with great swings, friendly competition, teamwork, and plenty of memorable moments. Most importantly, it gave us a chance to celebrate the sport we all love while strengthening our partnership with an organization that brings so much excitement to our community each summer. As a proud sponsor of the Utica Blue Sox, we love finding ways to support the team both on and off the field. Events like this help connect local businesses, athletes, and fans while showcasing the positive impact sports have throughout the Mohawk Valley. The Blue Sox continue to provide a tremendous opportunity for collegiate athletes to develop their skills and entertain baseball fans from across the region. We're honored to play a small part in helping support their success and the great experiences they provide for our community. A huge thank you goes out to the Blue Sox players who participated, our staff members who stepped up to the challenge, and everyone who helped make the event such a success. Congratulations to the Blue Sox on the win—we'll be looking for a rematch next season! Until then, we'll continue cheering them on and supporting their efforts throughout the summer. We had a fantastic time hosting the Home Run Derby and look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate the game of baseball together. Go Blue Sox!

At Steet Ponte Nissan, supporting local families and community programs is something we truly value. That’s why we are excited to once again sponsor a New Hartford Little League Tee Ball team this season! Recently, we had the opportunity to attend the league’s Opening Ceremony, where players, coaches, and families from all divisions gathered together to celebrate the beginning of another fun-filled baseball season. The event was a great reminder of how important youth sports are in bringing our community together and creating lasting memories for kids and families alike. One of the highlights of the ceremony was watching the young players proudly march onto the field while being welcomed by the New Hartford Varsity baseball team. From team introductions over the loudspeakers to photos with teammates and coaches, the excitement and energy throughout the day made for a memorable start to the season. There’s something especially fun about Tee Ball season — watching young players learn the fundamentals of the game, build confidence, make new friends, and simply enjoy being part of a team. Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces during the first games of the season has already made this sponsorship incredibly rewarding. At Steet Ponte Nissan, we believe investing in our local community and supporting youth programs helps create positive experiences that last far beyond the baseball field. We are proud to continue supporting New Hartford Little League and look forward to cheering on all of the players throughout the season. Good luck to all the teams this year — we can’t wait to watch another great summer of baseball!

The Steet Ponte Auto Group team traded in the showroom floors for the ski slopes on Sunday, March 1st, as employees from across all of our dealerships gathered for our 6th Annual Company Ski & Snowboard Trip at beautiful Gore Mountain in North Creek, NY. This annual tradition has become a favorite event for our team, giving everyone the chance to step away from the busy winter sales season and enjoy a day outdoors together. Employees spent the day skiing and snowboarding across the mountain, taking in the incredible views and enjoying some of the best conditions of the season. After a winter filled with epic snowfall, the trails at Gore Mountain were in fantastic shape. Combined with the spring-like weather and sunshine, it made for a perfect day on the mountain. Whether team members were seasoned skiers or just getting comfortable on the slopes, everyone had a great time enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful Adirondack scenery. Midday, the group gathered for lunch at The Tannery Restaurant, where everyone warmed up, shared stories from the slopes, and enjoyed a relaxing break before heading back out for more skiing in the afternoon. Events like our annual ski trip are a great reminder of how special the Steet Ponte Auto Group team truly is. We’re proud to create opportunities for our employees from all eight stores to connect, build friendships, and make memories outside of work. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this year and helped make the day so much fun. We’re grateful to be able to host this tradition and are already looking forward to hitting the slopes again next year for our 7th Annual Company Ski Trip! 🎿❄️

As part of our continued sponsorship with the Utica Comets, we’re proud to offer two “Kids Night Out” games each season: special nights dedicated to our employees and their families. After a great first event back in November, we were excited to host our second Family Night on January 25th, when the Comets took on the Syracuse Crunch—and it did not disappoint. These nights are all about creating memorable experiences for our Auto Group families. Employees and their kids enjoyed tickets to the game, the unforgettable thrill of participating in the High Five Tunnel as players were announced onto the ice, and an exciting ride on the Zamboni. From puck drop to the final buzzer, the arena was filled with smiles, cheers, and plenty of Comets pride. We’re so grateful to be able to provide opportunities like this for our team and their families. Nights like these remind us that our Auto Group is more than just where we work—it’s a community. We’re already looking forward to the next Kids Night Out and continuing to make memories together at the Adirondack Bank Center. 🏒💙

The Steet Ponte Auto Group is proud to announce the start of our final holiday drive of the season —our beloved Adopt-A-Family Gift Drive! For over 18 years, our dealerships have partnered with local organizations to help provide gifts, essentials, and holiday cheer to children and families in need. This year, we’re thrilled to continue that tradition at Steet Ponte Nissan! 🎄 Who We’re Supporting This Year Each store in our Auto Group is adopting children and families in their local communities through The Neighborhood Center in Oneida and Herkimer Counties: Thanks to these incredible partnerships, we’re able to connect directly with families who need a little extra support this holiday season. 🎁 How to Participate Every dealership has the same festive setup and an easy way for you to donate: 1. Find the Christmas Tree in Our Showroom Each store features a decorated tree covered in green gift tags. 2. Choose a Tag Each tag represents a local child and includes: A wish-list item Their age Clothing sizes (if needed) 3. Purchase the Gift Shop for the item listed on the tag—big or small, every gift matters. 4. Return the Gift Unwrapped Bring the unwrapped gift back to the tree, making sure the tag stays attached so it reaches the right child. 5. Optional: Donate Wrapping Supplies We are also collecting: Wrapping paper Gift bags Tape These donations help the receiving families wrap gifts in their own special way. ❤️ Thank You for Making the Holidays Brighter The Steet Ponte Auto Group is endlessly grateful for the generosity our community shows year after year. Whether you pick a tag, donate wrapping supplies, or help spread the word, you’re making the holidays brighter for local children and families who need it most. Our Adopt-A-Family Gift Drive ends on THURSDAY, December 18th! Please return all gifts before that date. Thank you for helping us support our neighborhoods, spread kindness, and share the magic of the holiday season. Happy Holidays from the entire Steet Ponte Auto Group!

Another incredible year is in the books for the 13th Annual Steet Ponte Auto Group Thanksgiving Food Drive! Steet Ponte Nissan is proud to be part of the collective effort that resulted in 4,000 food items donated to Feed Our Vets of Central New York, Fulton County Veterans, and the Vet to Vet Program. We’d like to extend a huge thank-you to every customer, employee, and community member who donated or shared our message online. Your support ensures that Veterans and their families receive much-needed assistance during the holiday season. We’re grateful to be part of such a compassionate community—and we can’t wait to continue this tradition next year.

The holiday season is glowing bright in Clinton, NY and Steet Ponte Nissan is thrilled to once again take part in the Clinton Fire Department’s Lights Around the Park drive-through light show! As part of the Steet Ponte Auto Group’s annual sponsorship, our team is proud to support this festive community tradition that brings joy to families all across Central New York. This year, our display pavilion will feature a Nissan vehicle in our very own pavilion, shining brightly among the twinkling lights and displays for everyone to enjoy! ✨ Event Details: 📍 Kirkland Town Park, Clinton, NY 📅 Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday | November 28 – December 28 🚗 $10 per car Visitors can drive through the park and enjoy dozens of magical light displays, including our own Steet Ponte Nissan setup, which was a huge hit last year and promises to be even better this time around! The first night of the light show also coincides with the beloved Clinton Shoppers’ Stroll, a favorite local kickoff to the holiday season featuring sleigh rides, visits from Santa, open shops with special deals, hot cocoa, and festive entertainment throughout the village. It’s the perfect way to spend a cozy winter evening with family and friends! We’re proud to help support the Clinton Fire Department and this wonderful community event that spreads holiday cheer while raising funds to benefit local causes. 🎄 So bundle up, pack the car, and take a drive through the lights this holiday season. Don’t forget to check out the Steet Ponte Nissan pavilion! From all of us at Steet Ponte Nissan and the Steet Ponte Auto Group, we wish you a safe, bright, and happy holiday season!

Steet Ponte Nissan and the Steet Ponte Auto Group are proud to announce our 13th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, happening now at Steet Ponte Nissan, located at 4967 Commercial Drive in Yorkville! This year, we’re honored to partner with Feed Our Vets of Central New York, a wonderful nonprofit food pantry dedicated to providing food assistance to Veterans and their families in need. Their mission to support those who have served our country is one that deeply resonates with our entire team, and we’re excited to help make a difference this holiday season and beyond. Our showroom is set up and ready to be filled with nonperishable food donations! The organization has shared a few of their most needed items, including: Hearty soups Canned meats Pasta and sauce Bisquick and syrup Nonperishable fruits and vegetables Your donations will go directly to helping local Veterans and their families — not only during the Thanksgiving season, but well after the holidays end. 🦃 Our Food Drive is happening NOW through Monday, November 24th at 10AM! And as a special thank-you, if you bring in 3 or more nonperishable items to our Service Department, you’ll receive $10 off your service visit! Just show your donation to our Service Department team to redeem your discount. (Offer valid through 11/24.) Join us in giving back to those who’ve given so much. Every can, box, or bag of food helps us get one step closer to filling our vehicles — and filling the shelves at Feed Our Vets of Central New York. From all of us at the Steet Ponte Nissan family, thank you for helping make this season brighter for our local Veterans and their families.

The Steet Ponte Auto Group is thrilled to share the incredible success of our 8th Annual Coats for Kids Coat Drive — and this year was truly one for the record books! Thanks to the amazing generosity of our customers, employees, and community members, we collected an astounding 1,425 items of winter outerwear! That includes: 🧥 444 winter coats 🧤 819 hats and gloves 🧣 12 scarves ❄️ 7 snow suits 👢 2 pairs of boots When we first started this initiative eight years ago, our entire group collected around 250 total items between all eight stores. To see that number multiply by seven is nothing short of incredible! This year, we donated to Utica, Rome, Herkimer, CVA, Frankfort, Mayfield and Gloversville Elementary Schools! Our entire dealership family is so proud and grateful for everyone who donated or helped us spread the word. We know how cold Central New York winters can be, and these coats, hats, and gloves will make such a difference for local kids — helping them start their school day warm and comfortable, and giving them the chance to play outside at recess or after school with smiles on their faces. To everyone who contributed, thank you for your kindness and community spirit. Your support continues to make this annual effort bigger and more impactful every year, and we can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together next time! ❤️ From all of us at the Steet Ponte Auto Group — thank you for helping keep local kids warm this winter!

What an incredible day! Steet Ponte Nissan hosted our very first Fall Family Day over Columbus Weekend 2025, and it was an absolute hit. Hundreds of attendees joined us to celebrate the beautiful fall season, enjoy fun activities, and spend time with our amazing team making our inaugural event one to remember! This free event at the dealership was made possible by the hard work and dedication of our team, and the day was packed with exciting activities for the whole family: 🎃 Free pumpkins for all attendees 🎶 Live entertainment by our own Sales Consultant and talented musician, Nick Kattato 📸 Free fall family photos by Josh Perez of Pixel Peak Photography from our sister store 🏰 Inflatable games, crafts, and a dunk tank 🦙 Petting zoo and the Utica Zoomobile 🎁 Spin the wheel prizes 🍩 Apple cider donuts and food from Big Byrd Eatz and Big Papi’s Icey’s It was amazing to see so many families enjoying the day, taking in the fall atmosphere, and checking out our recently renovated dealership. Our team loved meeting everyone, sharing laughs, and celebrating the season together. We want to extend a huge thank you to all who attended and helped make our first Fall Family Day such a memorable event. Your smiles, energy, and participation made it truly special, and we can’t wait to make this an annual tradition! From all of us at Steet Ponte Nissan, thank you for joining us, we hope you had as much fun as we did!