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Halloween is just around the corner, and Steet Toyota of Johnstown is gearing up to make this year’s spooky season unforgettable with our 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:00 PM and bring the whole family for a night of fun, costumes, and candy. This free community event is one you won’t want to miss! Experience a Night of Halloween Magic at Steet Toyota of Johnstown Dress up in your favorite costume and prepare to trunk-or-treat from one decked-out vehicle to the next, each uniquely themed for Halloween. Collect a wide variety of candy, including allergy-friendly and sensory-friendly treats, to ensure everyone can join in on the fun. In addition to the candy-filled excitement, enjoy mouthwatering food from the MegaBites Food Truck, and meet the Johnstown Fire Department—your local heroes who will be stopping by to add to the festivities. more About Steet Toyota of Johnstown At Steet Toyota of Johnstown, we love being a part of the community, and events like this allow us to give back and celebrate with our neighbors. Whether you’re here for the Trunk or Treat event or visiting us to find your next vehicle, our dealership is committed to offering top-notch service and an unbeatable selection of Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs. If you're in the market for a new or used vehicle, feel free to check out our New Toyota inventory and discover the perfect ride for you! We’re proud to serve the Johnstown community and look forward to seeing you at our Halloween celebration. Community Fun for Everyone This event is all about bringing the community together, so bring your family and friends for a night filled with Halloween magic. With special goodies for the little ones, plenty of photo opportunities, and fun for all ages, it’s going to be a spooktacular celebration that you won’t forget! We can’t wait to see you at Steet Toyota of Johnstown!

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, 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 Johnstown 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, 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.

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!!

We had our 25th Annual Company Picnic at Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge, NY on Sunday, July 16th! We had a blast, as usual, and fully enjoyed our own private pavilion, all you can eat lunch buffet, and never ending ice cream! Our picnic has grown so much, when we first started in 1998, it was just our first 3 stores, United Auto Sales, Steet Toyota of Yorkville, and Steet Ponte Chevy. We started it to build camaraderie and as a way to thank our hard working employees for all that they do for us with a relaxing day out. Since our first picnic, we’ve acquired 5 more stores with a total of 350 employees! Tickets are included for you and your immediate family for a full day pass to the park. The weather in the Adirondacks was perfect, despite the forecast that called for rain all day, and we can’t wait for next year. Thanks to all who attended, we had a great day!

Frog Fest 34 is coming up on June 17th with a huge headliner: RUSELL DICKERSON!!!! What better artist to sponsor than Russell who’s big hit that put him on the map is none other than “Blue Tacoma!” Want to win tickets on us from Steet Toyota? Tune into Big Frog 104 for the next 6 weeks leading up to the big country music festival held at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds! Listen to the shows during the week to hear clues to a different location where our Steet Toyota Frog Fest Tundra will be! Once you get the clue, head down to that location and you can get a chance to win 9 general admission tickets or 2 VIP tickets! We can’t wait to see the show, and yes, a Blue Steet Toyota Tacoma will indeed be at the big event. See you there!

On Saturday, March 18th, we were a proud sponsor of the 6th Annual Johnstown Fire Department’s Charity Ball! We not only sponsored the ball, but we got a few tables for a fun night out! The gala was a semi-formal event right next door at our neighbor, The Holiday Inn’s beautiful grounds! The Johnstown Firefighters Local 779 Charity Fund is used to give back to the community through sponsorships, donations and supporting community events. The charity fund is most importantly used to help city residents who have unfortunately been displaced from their home due to fire by providing financial assistance to get them through the most difficult hours of their lives. The 6th year of the charity ball had music provided by the "Upstate NY's Top-Ranked Party Band" Jukebox Rebellion. We had a blast and are looking forward to next year’s event!

November 21st-December 14th, 2022: Happy holidays from our families to yours! This holiday season, please consider supporting us in our annual holiday giving efforts. For the past 15 years we've donated to different local schools and organizations to help put a smile on the faces of our local kids in need. Whether it's donations of wish list gift items or most needed personal items, we know the importance of giving back to our local community, especially during the holidays. This year, we will be supporting Haven of Hope Farm and Residence in Fonda, NY for us here at Steet Toyota of Johnstown! We are donating most needed items and wish list items to this integral program in our community that supports homeless women and children. Simply take a tag from the giving tree in our showroom, purchase your gift(s), tape the tag to your gift and return them to our tree. Donations will be delivered to the Hope House on December 14th! Donations are accepted during business hours. We hope you can experience the joy in paying it forward and help these kids in need have a great holiday! From our families to yours, thank you, and happy holidays!

It’s almost that time of the year!! Our Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest is being held on the day of our Holiday lunch party, Tuesday, December 21st! We are so excited to see what kind of turnout we have this year. Winners from the following categories will be chosen by none other than Joe Steet Sr. and Steve Ponte Sr. to the following categories: Funniest, Best DIY, Most Holiday Spirit, Most Unique, Best Pop Culture, Joe’s Favorite, Steve’s Favorite, Ugliest Ugly Sweater. Tune in to our Facebook page, by Christmas Eve all store's contestants will be posted onto our Facebook pages! We also will give a prize to the MOST liked photo of all! Happy holidays from Steet Toyota of Johnstown!!