As the holiday season winds down and we welcome the new year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in and contributed to our holiday events and donation drives. Your generosity, spirit, and dedication to community made this season truly special.
Reflecting on the Joy and Impact
This past holiday season, we set out to make a meaningful difference in our community by organizing several events and drives. Thanks to your support, our efforts exceeded expectations. Here’s what we accomplished together:
Donation Drives
- School Supplies Drive: With your help, we provided backpacks, notebooks, and essential tools to ensure that students in our community could start the new year ready to succeed. Your contributions put smiles on countless young faces in 19 local elementary schools, including the Utica City School District, Frankfort, CVA, Herkimer, Amsterdam and Gloversville NY School Districts!
- Coat Drive: Winter can be harsh, but thanks to your kindness, many individuals and families now have warm coats to protect them against the cold. Every coat you donated was a gesture of care that truly mattered for the students in Utica and Rome Elementary schools. We broke a record this year and donated 1,017 items of winter outerwear including new coats, snow boots, hats, gloves, scarves, mittens and snow pants!
- Food Drive: During a time when no one should go hungry, your generosity provided meals for families in need. The outpouring of support filled not only pantries but also hearts for those who utilize the Thea Bowman House food pantry in Utica, NY and the Amen Place Soup Kitchen in Amsterdam, NY.
- Holiday Gift Drive: From toys and books to clothing and gift cards, you helped ensure that children in our community experienced the magic of the holidays. Your donations transformed wishes into reality for families in the Adopt-a-Family program in ICAN, as well as adopted families in the Amsterdam City School District! Together, we provided over 500 gifts, 69 rolls of wrapping paper, and 30 rolls of tape for the holidays!
Holiday Events
- Lights Around the Park Light Show: Held at the Kirkland Town Park and hosted by the Clinton Fire Department. This drive through light show went around the entire park, with over 30 different light displays, and was held every weekend from 11/29-12/29. On Sundays, Santa and Mrs. Claus even greeted each car with candy canes for those driving through!
Together, We Made a Difference
Through your contributions and involvement, you didn’t just donate or attend an event—you became part of something bigger. You helped build a stronger, more connected, and compassionate community.
The ripple effect of your kindness will be felt far beyond the holiday season. Each meal shared, coat donated, and moment of joy created reminded us all of the power of coming together.
Looking Ahead
As we move into the new year, we carry with us the warmth and generosity you shared this past season. We’re excited to continue working with such an incredible community and invite you to join us in future initiatives to make a difference.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Let’s keep the spirit of giving and togetherness alive all year long.
Happy New Year!
From all of us at Steet Ponte Lincoln
5 Reasons to Love the 2024 Lincoln Aviator
Drivers who want a midsize luxury SUV with a lavish cabin, smooth ride, stylish design, and innovative technology should consider taking the 2024 Lincoln Aviator out for a test drive. It also has a strong engine, great handling, and a comfortable ride, helping it stand out and appeal to drivers.
Size doesn’t matter when it comes to luxury. The 2024 Lincoln Corsair compact SUV proves it by packing more amenities in its cabin than rival brands’ mid-size and full-size SUVs hope to match.
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If you’re a fan of cars that stand out, then you need to take a close look at the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. Its enormous 48-inch screen is certainly unique, and that’s just one of the many features that make this vehicle a must-drive. This car has a relaxed drive quality, a luxurious cabin, and incredible driver assistance features that’ll make every journey feel extremely safe.
Trim Levels of the 2024 Lincoln Navigator
The 2024 Lincoln Navigator provides the ultimate luxury experience, offering a spacious, refined interior with seating for seven. This capable large SUV is equipped with a 440-horsepower twin-turbo V6 and standard all-wheel drive, along with a standard trailer tow package that accommodates up to 8,700 pounds. Explore the three feature-packed trims of the Navigator before you visit your local Lincoln dealer to bring home your next incredible vehicle.
Trim Levels of the 2024 Lincoln Corsair
The 2024 Lincoln Corsair provides comfort, performance, and style. Explore the three impressive trims of this luxury compact SUV, which gives you spacious accommodations for up to five.
3 Outstanding Trim Levels of the 2024 Lincoln Corsair
With a spacious and sophisticated cabin, a smooth-riding 400-horsepower engine, and an elegant design, the 2024 Lincoln Aviator is a three-row SUV that keeps earning praise and excellent reviews from drivers across the country. At your trusted Lincoln dealership, we have put together a quick introduction to the key characteristics of this model. Read on, find your preferred trim level, and ask about the financing plans available for you.
Supreme Space and Comfort
Boasting 144.7 cubic feet of passenger volume, the 2024 Aviator provides all the space you need for every trip you can think of. Perfect for families and groups of friends, this SUV is available with seating for six or seven passengers, providing up to 43.0 inches of legroom in the driver and front passenger seats, 39.0 inches in the middle, and 29.2 inches in the rear row.
While space is never a problem with the 2024 Aviator, this extraordinary SUV is also packed with a host of desirable perks that maximize the comfort of all passengers. Base models come standard with heated first-row seats, a tri-zone climate control system, comfort front seats with 10-way driver and eight-way passenger power adjustability, dual-illuminated visor vanity mirrors, and a cabin particulate and odor filter.
For those seeking an SUV that doesn’t compromise on style or innovation, the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus stands as a testament to Lincoln’s commitment to excellence.
Elegant and Innovative 2024 Lincoln Nautilus
A Peek Under the Hood
This year’s base-model Nautilus features a two-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers 250 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque, achieving 29 MPG on the highway. The luxury SUV’s base-model Nautilus Premier comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the Reserve and Black Label hybrid trims upgrade to an eight-speed continuously variable transmission with Power Split Electric, providing a smooth ride by combining the power of a gas engine with an electric motor.
The Nautilus is equipped with an independent MacPherson strut suspension that includes a stabilizer bar, coil springs, hydro lower-control-arm bushings, and twin-tube gas-pressurized hydraulic shocks. The rear suspension features a short-long-arm design with semi-trailing lateral arms, a stabilizer bar, coil springs, subframe-isolated bushings, and mono-tube gas-pressurized hydraulic shocks. Together, these components deliver a smooth, well-controlled ride with excellent shock absorption and noise reduction. This year’s model also includes four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and the AdvanceTrac Roll Stability Control system.
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.
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