GNYADA February 2020 Newsletter

Dealers Collected Over 9,000 Winter Coats for New Yorkers in Need 8

the total number of coats collected by GNYADA members to more than 60,000 since we began participating in 2012. A record high of 195 dealer- ships participated this year. “Our members have stepped up again by showing their commitment to help those in need throughout the region, delivering much-needed new and gently used coats to New Yorkers fac- ing a long, cold winter,” said Mark Schienberg, President of GNYADA. “This is another great example of the enormous community impact and the charitable nature of our industry. Once again, when there are people in need of help, new car dealers show their compassion and drive.” In addition to locations throughout

the five bor- oughs, our new car dealers are the only collectors to extend the drive’s reach to Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, and beyond. GNYADA thanks all the participating dealers of the Coat Drive for each and every coat collected through their strategic and often creative methods of helping spread the warmth this year. GNYADA also thanks the students from Lincoln Technical Institute who assisted with loading the trucks and a special thank you to Freeman Decorating for providing extra helpers and the two 26-foot trucks used to deliver the 9,000 coats to New York Cares.

GNYADA, in partnership with New York Cares, a not-for-profit charity dedicated to addressing New York’s most pressing needs, helped drive away the cold for many New Yorkers. GNYADA member dealers once again lead the effort in the New York Cares Winter Coat Drive, collecting more than 9,000 coats - roughly 10% of the Coat Drive's total. This brings

9 Tesla, Rivian Look to Seize Ground in Albany

Tesla and Rivian are gearing up for a hard-lobbying effort this year in Albany. GNYADA has been monitoring activity in Albany and has learned efforts are being redoubled to take on New York’s Franchise System. This year’s Legislative Session is

shorter than most years, which means things may move faster than usual. GNYADA will be on-guard for legislation designed to unravel the State’s Franchise System, which has been Rivian and Tesla’s number one priority in Albany the last few years. This development highlights the

importance of dealers staying active politically. GNYADA works continuously to build and maintain strong relationships with our State leaders so that we are considered when legislation is presented. Your support for GNYADA’s efforts is as important as ever.

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