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At Steet Ponte Auto Group, we believe in fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and appreciation among our team members. Our 22nd Annual Golf Tournament, held at Stonebridge Golf & Country Club, was a perfect example of this commitment, bringing together our employees and valued business partners for a day of relaxation, fun, and connection. On August 18th, the Steet Ponte Auto Group family gathered at the scenic Stonebridge Golf & Country Club in Frankfort, NY, for our 22nd Annual Golf Tournament. This much-anticipated event was an opportunity for our team to step away from their daily routines and enjoy a day dedicated to bonding and team spirit. With 14 teams participating, the tournament featured friendly competition, delicious food, and plenty of laughs, all set against the backdrop of a beautiful course. more This year's tournament was particularly memorable, as it not only highlighted the skills and sportsmanship of our participants but also served as a reminder of the close-knit relationships we’ve built over the years. From seasoned golfers to those new to the game, everyone had a chance to showcase their talents and enjoy the day’s festivities. At Steet Ponte Auto Group and United Sales of Utica, we know that our success is built on the dedication and hard work of our employees. Events like this golf tournament are our way of showing appreciation for their efforts and creating an environment where they feel valued and supported. By investing in our team’s well-being, we ensure that our customers receive the best possible service, backed by a motivated and unified staff. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success. As we look forward to many more years of growth and collaboration, we remain committed to nurturing a positive workplace culture that benefits both our team and the community we serve. Visit us today at United Sales of Utica to experience the Steet Ponte difference, where our commitment to excellence extends beyond our services and into the care we show our employees.

At Steet Ponte Auto Group, we believe in giving back to the communities that support us. This year, we proudly launched our first annual School Supplies Drive, bringing smiles to the faces of hundreds of young students as they prepare for the new school year. A Commitment to Our Community This August, our team at Steet Ponte Auto Group came together for a day of service, filling 504 backpacks with essential school supplies. Each backpack was carefully packed with a ruler, a pack of #2 pencils, two pink erasers, a notebook, a folder, a four-pack of glue sticks, and a 24-pack of Crayola crayons. These supplies were distributed to local schools across the region, ensuring that students have the tools they need to succeed. more Supporting Schools Across the Region Our Yorkville stores—including Toyota Yorkville, Nissan, Mazda, Ford/Lincoln, United Auto, and VW—donated a total of 250 backpacks to ten elementary schools within the Utica City School District. Additionally, Steet Ponte Chevy in Herkimer contributed 25 backpacks to Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School, 50 to CVA Elementary Schools, and 25 to Herkimer Elementary School. Steet Toyota of Johnstown made a difference by donating 150 backpacks to elementary schools in the Johnstown and Gloversville School Districts. Visit Us and Be Part of Our Community At Steet Ponte Auto Group and United Auto Sales of Utica, we are deeply committed to the well-being of our community. We understand that our role extends beyond providing quality vehicles; it's about making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. Our involvement in community events like the School Supplies Drive is just one example of how deeply we care about our community and its members. We invite you to visit any of our dealerships to browse our available inventory and experience the exceptional service we provide. Whether you’re looking for the perfect vehicle or just want to learn more about our community initiatives, we’re here to help. Together, we can drive forward toward a brighter future for everyone.

Community involvement is at the heart of Steet Ponte Auto Group. This summer, we were proud to be the Entertainment Sponsor for the New Hartford Farmer's Market, a vibrant event that brings together local farmers, artisans, and entertainers. Proud Sponsor of the New Hartford Farmer's Market As the Entertainment Sponsor for the New Hartford Farmer's Market, Steet Ponte Auto Group played a key role in supporting local talent and enhancing the community experience. Our sponsorship contributed to the recent installation of a new concrete pad at the market’s gazebo, providing a sturdy foundation for the musicians and performers who bring the market to life each week. more A Community Hub for Local Goods and Entertainment The New Hartford Farmer's Market is a cherished local event, offering residents and visitors a place to shop for fresh produce, handmade goods, and enjoy live entertainment. By sponsoring the market, Steet Ponte is helping to foster a sense of community and support local businesses and artists. Our involvement goes beyond just providing financial support—we are actively engaged in promoting a thriving local culture. Steet Ponte Auto Group's Commitment to Community At United Auto Sales of Utica, Steet Ponte Auto Group’s trusted used car dealership, we believe in giving back to the community that has supported us for so many years. Whether it’s through our community involvement or by offering reliable, quality pre-owned vehicles and top-tier services to our customers, we are committed to making a positive impact. If you’re in the market for a used vehicle, explore our extensive inventory to find the perfect match. Need maintenance or repairs? Our service department is here to help. And if you’re looking to finance your next purchase, our finance team offers competitive rates and personalized service. Visit us today and experience how United Auto Sales of Utica and Steet Ponte Auto Group are dedicated to serving you, both on the road and in the community.

Thursday, 04 January, 2024 From December 28th-31st, 2023, the Steet Ponte Auto Group was a proud sponsor of the Downtown Classic hosted in the state of the art, beautiful new Utica University Nexus Center in the hear of Downtown Utica, NY!  This tournament featured close to 30 of Upstate New York's top boys and girls high school teams competing under the bright lights of this beautiful new facility we have in our area. We were proud to also sponsor the Player of the Game photo backdrop! We’re so proud of these incredibly talented local athletes and can’t wait for next year’s event, we know it will be even bigger!

Saturday, 02 December, 2023 Steet Ponte Auto Group 16th Annual Holiday Giving Trees to Benefit ICAN in Utica, NY! November 24th-December 13th: Happy holidays from our families to yours! For the past 16 years we've donated to different local schools and organizations to help put a smile on the faces of our local kids in need. This year, we will be supporting the non profit organization, ICAN as well as the Amsterdam City School District! ICAN helps support a number of family and children services throughout Oneida and Herkimer Counties. Our Yorkville plus Chevy stores will be donating to ICAN, while Steet Toyota of Johnstown will be adopting families through the Amsterdam School. Take a tag from one of our giving trees located in all 8 of our showrooms and return an unwrapped gift with the tag attached to be donated! We hope you can experience the joy in paying it forward and help those in need have a great holiday! From our families to yours, thank you!

Wednesday, 08 November, 2023 Come one, come all! It’s our 11th, that’s right, ELEVENTH Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive within the stores of the Steet Ponte Auto Group! This year, our donations will be going to local food pantries around Oneida, Herkimer, and Montgomery Counties. Our six stores in Yorkville’s donations will be going to the Johnson Park Center’s Food Pantry located in West Utica, NY. Our Chevy store’s donations will be going to Catholic Charities of Herkimer County located in Ilion, NY. And our Toyota of Johnstown-Gloversville store’s donations will be going to the Amen Soup Kitchen located in Amsterdam, NY, which services local towns from Johnstown to Amsterdam and Saratoga, NY. We are collecting non-perishable items to fill the vehicles located in each of our showrooms! Donations can be dropped off during business hours Monday-Saturday. Our Chevy store’s food drive will end earlier on Friday, November 17th at 10am, while our Yorkville and Johnstown store’s food drive will end on Tuesday, November 21st at 10am. Please consider donating an item listed below that the food pantries are in most need of! Thank you for your continued support over the past decade, we can’t wait to provide a great Thanksgiving holiday for those in need in our area! Johnson Park Center Most Needed Items: Canned cranberries, canned fruits, rice, pasta, cereal, stuffing mixes, reusable bags to pack items in, dinner fixings, canned corn, canned vegetables, canned chicken broth or turkey broth.

Tuesday, 03 October, 2023 It’s our 6th Annual Coats for Kids Coat Drive going on all October long at the Steet Ponte Auto Group! We created our coat drive in response to our Toy Drive that we started 16 years ago. We were getting an overwhelming request for winter coats and snow pants for kids, instead of gifts for the holidays. So we thought, why not kick off our Holiday Giving season with a Coat Drive in October, to get the kids their warm winter clothes before the snow falls! This year, our Coat Drive donations are going to: Utica & Rome Elementary Schools (Yorkville stores) Herkimer & CVA Elementary Schools (Steet Ponte Chevy) Johnstown & Fulton-Fonda Elementary Schools (Steet Toyota of Johnstown) We are asking for donations of NEW coats, snow pants, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves. Sizes needed are all children’s sizes ranging from 4T-Kids XL Husky! Last year, we donated 675 articles of winter clothing and are looking to beat that number this year, but can only do it with YOUR help! Purchase a coat or winter outerwear item and bring it to any of our eight locations. We’ll have an area in our showroom designated for the donations where you can leave it. On November 1st, we’ll tally everything up and the schools will come to take everything back to be distributed! We hope you can help keep our local kids warm this winter and help our Coats for Kids Coat Drive!!

Friday, 11 August, 2023 On Sunday, July 30th, we held our 21st Annual Steet Ponte Auto Group Golf Tournament!! The golf tournament is open to our employees, friends, family and business associates. One of our Finance Managers plans this every year and it’s bigger and better each year! Each ticket includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, and entries to raffles. And since we get so many prizes for the tournament, everyone leaves with something! The winning team gets to display the trophy in their showroom for the year until the next tournament. This year, Chris Bivins’ team won of Steet Toyota of Yorkville! Last year, Dave Abdou’s team of Steet Ponte Ford Lincoln won the trophy. Our Golf Tournament is held at a different area golf course each year to support our local businesses and to change up the course for our participants. This year, we had 13 teams, including teams from 6 of our stores! We had a great day on the course and can’t wait for next year.

Wednesday, 02 August, 2023 We sponsored the amazing Fire Truck Spectacular for the 10th year in a row this year! The event is always a huge success, drawing thousands of local residents to the New Hartford Shopping Center. There, you can find fire trucks and rescue vehicles from area Fire Departments such as New Hartford, Whitesboro, Utica, Floyd, Sylvan Beach, and New York Mills, NY. This is a free event, held conveniently in the parking lot of the Shopping Center directly in front of Nicky Doodles Ice Cream! The event is geared towards kids and families to educate on fire prevention and safety, with a smokehouse, contest with firemen to see who can gear up the fastest, police vehicles and a rescue helicopter that lands at the end of the show. Our personal favorite? The sirens that all of the trucks let off at the very end as they depart!

Monday, 10 July, 2023 We are sponsoring the annual Classic & Antique Car Show held at Munson, our local art museum this year! This is a FREE event held on Sunday, July 23rd that is kicking off the annual sidewalk art show that features art from our local artists and students in the Pratt Institute, a branch of the renowned Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. All are welcome to attend this great show, which includes food trucks, music, and of course, all of the classic and antique cars you can think of! Sunday, July 23, 2023 10 am to 4 pm (Rain or Shine) Museum of Art Parking Lot 310 Genesee Street Utica, NY

Friday, 07 July, 2023 We’ve got 2 weeks left in our Enchanted Forest Water Safari ticket giveaway! Stop in to United Auto Sales in Yorkville, NY, anyone can enter!! Put your name in our drop box in the customer lounge in our Service Department and we’ll pull winners each week until July 21st! Each winner wins a pair of adult tickets to the popular water park in Old Forge, NY! Tune into our Facebook page every Friday to see our winners being drawn each week. There’s 2 weeks left, stop in and see us before it’s too late!

Tuesday, 19 July, 2022 We recently had our Annual Steet Ponte Auto Group Company Picnic held, as always, at Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge, NY! This year marks over 20 years we have been holding this picnic for all of our employees and their families! The weather was beautiful, our lunch was delicious, and the rides were a refreshing escape from the July sun! Thanks to all who attended this year, and we look forward to next year's fun!