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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. 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, 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 Steet Toyota of Yorkville 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. 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, 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.

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!

Thursday, 05 December, 2019 As our first ever Coats for Kids Coat Drive comes to an end, we would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who took the time and money to donate a coat for our local children in need. As a family owned and operated business, we know the importance of helping our community, and of course families in need. We raised donations for the Utica, NY and Rome, NY Pre-K to 6th grade School Districts. We have been blown away by the generosity of our customers, staff members, family, friends, and anyone who decided to brave walking into a car dealership to donate a coat!! If you haven't donated yet, there is STILL TIME! We are open until 8pm tonight, coats will be donated starting at 10am tomorrow, Friday, December 6th. Again, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you from the Steet & Ponte Families.

Saturday, 15 June, 2019 Have you seen our latest commercial with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital at the Mohawk Valley Health System? We proudly support CMN and all of their endeavors to make our local hospital a great place for maternity, women’s, and children’s services. The CMN has been in our area since the late 80’s, and we have continually supported them year after year. From premature babies, to speech therapy, and emergency services, the CMN helps so many local children and families in need! We have seen great improvements including two children friendly patient rooms in Urgent Care, Bili Blankets for babies who have jaundice, special incubators for transporting babies to larger hospitals, and most recently, a Toyota Sienna van donated to the EMS program! We are excited to see what our donation for this year will have in store for the hospital and CMN. You can purchase your ticket to the Miracle Home Makeover drawing by visiting this page with dates, information, and links for ways to purchase!

Thursday, 01 June, 2017 Calling all Frog Fest and Big Frog 104 fans!! Big Frog will be broadcasting LIVE from Steet Toyota today from 5-7pm giving you one more chance to enter to win VIP tickets for Frog Fest at the Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon! We will have refreshments and cookies on hand, and of course, prizes to win from Big Frog and Steet Toyota! Bring your smart phone, take a selfie with the Special Edition Frog Fest Tundra, post your photo using #FrogFestTundra and you'll be entered to win! Frog Fest will be held on Saturday, June 10th with local acts like Lonesome Dove, and the main event, Chris Janson!

Wednesday, 10 May, 2017 We here at Steet Toyota of Yorkville are proud to announce that we're sponsoring Big Frog 104's "FrogFest" this year, and we hope to see all of you there! This event will be on Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at Utica Rome Speedway in Vernon, and it's sure to be an incredible time for all that attend. On top of music from artists Chris Janson and Alexandria Corn, as well as refreshments, we're also offering a contest where one lucky winner will get the VIP experience and watch the festival from the tailgate of the Special Frog Fest Edition 2017 Toyota Tundra! To enter to win, all you have to do is take a selfie with the Frog Fest Tundra (which you'll see driving around town) and share it on Big Frog 104's social media accounts with the hashtag #FrogFestTundra. Make sure your account is public so Big Frog can see the photo and enter you into the contest. The winner will also have access to the VIP section at the Speedway, access to food, and access non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day. For official contest rules, head over to www.bigfrog104.com. For anything else, we'd love to see you here at our Yorkville, NY dealership and we hope to see you at Frog Fest soon!

Monday, 02 January, 2017 If you haven't heard by now, we've partnered with the Utica Comets for an in-game promotion at all home games at the Utica Aud!! Take a selfie or picture of you somewhere in the Aud during home games, and tweet them to the @UticaComets using #SteetSeats with your seat/row number. That's all you have to do and you'll be entered to win! What will you win, you may ask? Well, we've put together a special Swag Bag that ONLY winners of this contest will receive! We have a mini cooler that holds a 12-pack, (perfect for tailgating,) a Steet Toyota hat, BPA-free water bottle, 3 free car wash gift certificates, and a 20% off ANY service coupon for our Service Department! Get your game faces ready, the next home game is Friday, January 6th at 7pm vs the Albany Devils!!! See you at the game!