At Steet Ponte Nissan, giving back to our community is at the heart of what we do. This August, our dealerships came together for our 2nd Annual Backpack & School Supplies Drive—and we’re thrilled to share the impact it made!
With generous donations collected across all eight of our dealerships, we were able to purchase and deliver over 500 backpacks, each filled with essential school supplies, to local elementary students. Our goal was simple: to help students in need start the school year strong and on the right foot—and thanks to our team and community, we did just that.
One Friday, a dedicated group of our employees rolled up their sleeves and spent the day packing the backpacks with everything a student might need:
- Notebooks
- Folders
- Pencils
- Crayons
- A ruler
- Glue sticks
- Erasers
- Highlighters
- A pencil pouch
Each dealership then proudly donated the backpacks to local schools in their community:
- Steet Toyota of Johnstown: 130 backpacks to Johnstown and Gloversville Elementary Schools
- Steet Ponte Chevy (Herkimer): 124 backpacks to Herkimer, CVA, and Frankfort Elementary Schools
- United Auto Sales, Steet Ponte VW, Steet Ponte Ford Lincoln, Steet Ponte Mazda, Steet Toyota of Yorkville, and Steet Ponte Nissan: 250 backpacks to the Utica City School District
We are incredibly proud of our team and grateful for everyone who contributed to make this initiative possible. Education is one of the most powerful tools for a brighter future, and we’re honored to support local students as they head back into the classroom this school year.
Here’s to another successful drive—and to continuing our tradition of giving back to the communities we serve!
This summer, Steet Ponte Nissan was proud to sponsor two local golf tournaments right here in our community: the Canadarago Lake Association Golf Tournament in Canadarago Lake, Richfield Springs, NY, and the Thomas Lindsey Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament at Valley View Golf Club in Utica, NY. Both events brought together golfers, supporters, and local businesses to enjoy the sport while raising money for great causes.
At each tournament, our team of Sales & Leasing Consultants set up a Steet Ponte Nissan tent and ran a fun putting contest for participants. For just $5, golfers had the chance to take three putts—sink one, and they walked away with a prize courtesy of Steet Ponte Nissan!
Not only was the contest a big hit, but it also helped raise additional funds. All of the money collected from the putting contests was donated back to the tournaments on behalf of Steet Ponte Nissan, supporting their missions and giving back to the local community.
We are grateful for the opportunity to support events like these that bring people together and strengthen our community. A big thank you goes out to everyone who stopped by our tent, joined in on the fun, and helped us raise money for two great causes.
At Steet Ponte Nissan, community involvement is one of our top priorities—and we look forward to sponsoring more local events in the future!
Steet Ponte Auto Group Sponsors the 26th Annual Fire Truck Spectacular with the New Hartford Fire Department!
We were honored to once again support a hometown tradition that truly lights up the community — the 26th Annual Fire Truck Spectacular, hosted by the New Hartford Fire Department at Sangertown Square Mall!
As a proud sponsor, Steet Ponte Auto Group was thrilled to be part of this exciting and family-friendly event that draws fire trucks from across New York State. It’s always incredible to see the dedication of these brave men and women — and the amazing vehicles they operate — all in one place.
This year’s Fire Truck Spectacular was bigger and better than ever, featuring:
🚒 Fire trucks and emergency vehicles from all over NYS
🍔 A great lineup of local food trucks
🎶 Live entertainment and music
🏆 Contests for firefighters to show off their skills
🔥 A fun and educational Smoke House experience for families and kids
In true Steet Ponte fashion, we showcased a proud lineup of a truck or SUV from each of our dealerships, including:
- Steet Ponte Chevy
- United Auto Sales of Utica
- Steet Ponte VW
- Steet Ponte Ford Lincoln
- Steet Ponte Mazda
- Steet Toyota of Yorkville
- Steet Ponte Nissan
It was an amazing evening full of community spirit, safety education, and admiration for the first responders who keep us safe. Events like this remind us how important it is to give back and support those who serve our neighborhoods.
Thank you to the New Hartford Fire Department for organizing another unforgettable event, and to everyone who came out to enjoy the night — we’re already looking forward to next year’s Spectacular! 🚒🇺🇸
Steet Ponte Nissan Hits the Ground Running as Official Pace Truck Sponsor of the 2025 Boilermaker Road Race!
This summer, Steet Ponte Nissan was honored to be the official Pace Truck Sponsor of the 2025 Boilermaker Road Race — one of Central New York’s most iconic and celebrated events!
We proudly kicked off this year’s race with two standout vehicles: a 2025 Nissan Frontier and a 2025 Chevy Silverado. Both trucks were specially wrapped and designed by local artist and graphic designer Tomm Moll, showcasing custom artwork that captured the spirit, energy, and pride of the Boilermaker and the Mohawk Valley community.
The wrapped pace trucks led the thousands of runners through the course, setting the tone for a race filled with determination, excitement, and hometown pride. It was an incredible feeling to see our vehicles at the front of such an inspiring event, supporting athletes and spectators alike.
Our sponsorship didn’t end at the starting line — we also took part in the Boilermaker’s Golf Tournament, where we had a foursome made up of team members from across our eight dealerships. It was a great opportunity to represent Steet Ponte Auto Group while enjoying a day of camaraderie and connection with other local businesses and supporters.
Being part of the Boilermaker is more than just a sponsorship — it’s a celebration of everything that makes our region special: community, tradition, and a whole lot of heart.
We’re grateful to be part of it, and we look forward to many more Boilermakers to come! 🏃♂️🏁🚚
On July 11th, Steet Ponte Nissan was proud to host our 2nd Annual Family Night Out at the ballpark with the Utica Blue Sox — and what an incredible night it was!
This event has quickly become a summer tradition we look forward to, and this year’s game was filled with fun, community spirit, and baseball under the lights. We were excited to welcome families from across the area for a night of giveaways, contests, and great local entertainment — including a standout performance of the National Anthem by our very own Sales Consultant, Nick Kattato.
One of our favorite parts of the evening? We offered free tickets to any child wearing a baseball jersey, along with a free ticket for one accompanying adult — our way of giving back and supporting youth sports in the Mohawk Valley.
We couldn’t have pulled it off without the behind-the-scenes efforts of our Social Media Coordinator, Dan DeLuke, and Intern, Joey Sekula, who helped organize and energize the evening.
Supporting local teams like the Utica Blue Sox is just one of the many ways Steet Ponte Nissan stays connected to our community. We believe in creating meaningful experiences for families and helping grow the great local programs that benefit our entire region.
Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a special night — we’re already looking forward to next year! ⚾🇺🇸
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — Steet Ponte Auto Group has been voted 1st Place for Best New Car Dealership in the 2025 Utica Observer-Dispatch Community Choice Awards!
But that’s not all — one of our very own, took home 1st Place for Best Salesperson!
This annual contest is a true reflection of community support, and we’re honored to have placed 1st and 2nd in various categories for the past 10 years. Your votes mean the world to us, and we can’t thank you enough for continuing to recognize our team and the work we do.
At Steet Ponte Auto Group, we believe that buying a vehicle should be simple, straightforward, and stress-free. Whether you’re shopping for a new or pre-owned vehicle, scheduling a service appointment, or just stopping in with questions — our priority has always been exceptional customer service and treating every visitor like family.
This award is a testament to the dedication of our entire team across all of our locations and the incredible customers who make it all possible.
From all of us at Steet Ponte Auto Group — THANK YOU for your continued support, for voting for us, and for being part of our story year after year. We couldn’t do it without you!
Here’s to another year of serving the Mohawk Valley with pride! 🚗🏆
The Steet Ponte Nissan crew was all in for a day of fun at this year’s Steet Ponte Auto Group annual company picnic at Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge.
With free admission for employees and their immediate families, plus a tasty lunch and refreshments all day long, it was the perfect opportunity to kick back and enjoy the summer sunshine together.
We love being part of a company that’s kept this tradition going for over 25 years. The annual picnic is just one more reason why Steet Ponte isn’t just a place to work — it’s a place to belong.
Hosted by Gisele Faraino | Only on Facebook & Instagram
Have you been playing along with our newest weekly game? If not, now’s the perfect time to join the fun! Steet Ponte Nissan is proud to present our exciting new social media promotion: “Spot the Steet Ponte Nissan”, hosted by Sales & Leasing Consultant Gisele Faraino.
Every Tuesday morning, Gisele hits the road with one of our Nissan vehicles and parks it at a local landmark somewhere in Oneida County. She’ll post a photo or video on our Facebook and Instagram accounts, and it’s up to YOU to figure out where the vehicle is located!
Think you know the spot? Be the first to comment with the correct location, and if your guess is right based on the timestamp, you’ll WIN!
🎁 Weekly Winners Receive a Fun Prize
📍 Clues are given with each post
📲 Winners are contacted via DM—so make sure you follow our pages to play!
⚠️ Only one winner per household per year. Employees and their immediate families are not eligible to participate.
It’s a fun and easy way to show off your local knowledge, enjoy our amazing lineup of Nissan vehicles, and maybe even take home a prize or two!
So set those reminders and follow along with Gisele every Tuesday, you never know where she’ll turn up next!
👉 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @SteetPonteNissan
👉 Play along using #SpotTheSteetPonteNissan
#SteetPonteNissan #SpotTheNissan #OneidaCountyFun #TuesdaysWithGisele #LocalLandmarks #WinWithSteetPonte #CommunityDriven
Cool Treats on a Hot Day – Thank You, ACV Auctions!
Yorkville, NY | Steet Ponte Auto Group
It’s been one of the hottest weeks of the summer so far, but our teams at the Yorkville Steet Ponte Auto Group stores got to beat the heat in the best way possible, with FREE ice cream delivered by a good old-fashioned ice cream truck!
A huge thank you to our friends at ACV Auctions, who surprised our entire Yorkville dealerships, including Steet Ponte Nissan, with an ice cream break that brought smiles all around. From cones to popsicles, it was the perfect treat to cool down, take a breather, and enjoy some summertime fun.
We truly appreciate ACV not only for the delicious surprise, but also for being an outstanding partner in the auto industry. If you’re not familiar, ACV Auctions is a nationwide digital wholesale vehicle marketplace that helps dealers buy and sell inventory with ease, transparency, and efficiency. Their cutting-edge platform allows us to access a wider selection of used vehicles, view detailed condition reports, and make faster, smarter decisions, right from our phones or computers.
Whether it’s helping us streamline our operations or bringing us ice cream on a sweltering day, ACV Auctions goes above and beyond, and we’re grateful for their support.
Thanks again, ACV! Here’s to more great partnerships—and more ice cream! 🍦
#SteetPonteAutoGroup #ACVAuctions #CoolDownWithACV #YorkvilleDealerships #TeamAppreciation #IceCreamTruckDay #PartnershipsThatMatter
Steet Ponte Auto Group Proudly Sponsors the First Annual Putts for a Purpose Charity Golf Tournament
June 27th | Pine Hills Golf Club | Frankfort, NY
The Steet Ponte Auto Group was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the First Annual Putts for a Purpose Charity Golf Tournament, held on Friday, June 27th at Pine Hills Golf Club in Frankfort, NY. What began with a goal of raising $10,000 for local charities quickly turned into a huge community win—over $11,000 was raised during this incredible day on the course!
Organized by Scott and Kelly Grates, hosts of the Love Living Local 315 podcast, the tournament was designed to spotlight and support the heart of our community—local charities and small businesses that often fly under the radar but make a major impact. Love Living Local 315 has become a must-listen for anyone who wants to discover hidden gems and meaningful stories across the Mohawk Valley.
We were thrilled to not only sponsor this event but also to send a team of our own out to participate in the tournament. Representing the Steet Ponte Auto Group were:
- Dan DeLuke, Auto Group Social Media Content Creator & Coordinator
- Nate Smith, of Steet Ponte Nissan
- Jason Coleman & Dan Hermann of Steet Toyota of Yorkville
The team brought the competitive spirit and camaraderie that make this community so special! As part of our sponsorship, we also offered a thrilling hole-in-one prize on Hole #14—a 2025 Ford Mustang Convertible—which certainly turned heads throughout the day.
One of the highlights of this tournament was that half of the funds raised—$5,500—will be donated to the MVHS Foundation, Children’s Miracle Network division, a cause very close to the Steet family’s heart. The Steet family has proudly supported the Children’s Miracle Network since 1989. This national nonprofit works to raise funds for local children’s hospitals to help provide critical treatments, equipment, and services to children in need—ensuring that kids across the region have access to the best possible care, close to home.
We extend our deepest thanks to Scott and Kelly Grates for organizing such a meaningful and well-executed event, and to everyone who came out to support the cause. We’re already looking forward to next year!
And don’t forget to tune into Love Living Local 315 in July for a special podcast episode featuring Carly Steet Mathias and Joe Steet Jr., siblings and co-owners of the Steet Ponte Auto Group, as they talk about the importance of local giving, community involvement, and family business.
#SteetPonteAutoGroup #PuttsForAPurpose #ChildrensMiracleNetwork #LoveLivingLocal315 #MVHSFoundation #GolfForACause #FrankfortNY #CommunityDriven #ShopLocalGiveLocal
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