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Since 2007, November has been dedicated to raising awareness for people dealing with homelessness and educating the public on ways to help end homelessness. More than 500,000 Americans are experiencing homelessness and worry about staying warm as the nights grow colder. As we enter the season of giving and as nights get colder, we want to do our part in making a difference to those who need our help during National Homeless Awareness Month. Subaru Loves To Help The Subaru Loves To Help initiative is about supporting those who need it the most in our communities. Subaru of America and Subaru retailers are taking action by partnering with local homeless shelters to personally deliver water-resistant blankets and warm socks to help those in need. Last November, as part of Subaru Loves to Help, Subaru of America and its retailers provided 50,000 warm blankets to homeless shelters across the country. This year, Subaru and its retailers are doing it again to bring the total donation to 100,000 blankets to help those experiencing homelessness. In addition to more blankets, 50,000 pairs of socks will also be donated. Competition Subaru Proud To Support Pax Christi Hospitality Center Competition Subaru will be donating 80 blankets to the Pax Christi Hospitality Center. These blankets feature soft fleece on one side and waterproof material on the other, providing comfort and function for people who may be displaced. The Pax Christi Hospitality Center offers guests who are homeless a safe alternative to the streets. Pax Christi offers case management, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health counseling, linkages to benefits and resources in the community, as well as the basics of food and shelter. Over 50 active volunteers assist with cleaning, making beds, painting, serving meals, and providing food and clothing for guests. This gesture of kindness and warmth shows our support and compassion for those who find themselves without a roof over their heads this season and lets them know that someone is thinking of them. Visit Subaru Loves To Help to learn more about how you can support those experiencing homelessness in your community. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our new and pre-owned vehicle inventory! Be sure to check out our service specials and parts & accessories specials! Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. We look forward to seeing you. Visit us today at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY.

Get into the holiday spirit by helping a family in need. Competition Auto group is proud to be working with EJ’s PJS Pajama Drive. Make the holidays special by donating any new or unused pajamas to families in need at any one of our Competition Auto Group Locations going on now through December 15th, 2021! EJ’s PJs started with one mission in mind – to give pajamas to children of all ages who need the items the most – and that mission has not changed in the 10 years since Patricia Poggi and her three sons, Edward, Jeremy and Patrick, started the drive. EJ’s PJs began to give back to the community and to take time out of the holiday season to reflect upon what matters most in this life, which is helping others! Competition Auto Group is happy to support EJ’S PJS of Long Island this holiday season! To learn more about their pajama drives visit their website www.ejspjspajamadrive.com or instagram page here. Stop by at our dealerships, Competition BMW, Competition INFINITI, Competition Subaru, Mercedes-Benz of Huntington, and Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Be sure to also check out our lease specials and our service and parts specials at all our dealerships!

Spread some holiday happinesses this year with our Holiday Toy Drive benefiting Angels of Long island. Please drop off any new and unwrapped toy to any one of our locations now through December 15, 2021. Who are Angels of Long Island? Angels of Long Island is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist and advocate for people in our Long Island community who are in need of assistance during this difficult economic time. Their goal is to empower people to overcome poverty and live prosperous lives. They provide a wide range of services and goods to people in crisis. Ways you can help! Volunteer - Angels of Long Island provide many volunteer opportunities that include in-store, during events, and personal fundraisers. Learn more about volunteering here. Community service - They offer community service hours that are approved through the EAC Network. They also offer letters of completion for court mandated hours or community service hours needed for school and churches. Learn more on their website here. Donate Good/Services - In their patchogue location they accept: clothing, furniture, houseware items, baby items, medical equipment, holiday decor, and other items including mattresses! New toys accepted at any of our Competition Auto Group locations. Learn more about donating here. Competition Auto Group is proud to support Angels of Long Island this holiday season! To learn more about this amazing non- profit organization, visit their website at www.angelsoflongisland.com. Stop by at our dealerships, Competition BMW, Competition INFINITI, Competition Subaru, Mercedes-Benz of Huntington, and Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Be sure to also check out our lease specials and our service and parts specials at all our dealerships!

It is estimated that every year over 30 million dogs are slaughtered for human consumption in Asian countries including China, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia. With those numbers, it seems like a hopeless task for the organizations that are desperately fighting to end the dog meat trade in Asia. No Dogs Left Behind, a non-profit international animal welfare organization, was founded by Jeffrey Beri in 2016 and leads the way in the global war against animal cruelty. Competition Subaru of Smithtown is proud to support No Dogs Left Behind and their mission to end the dog meat market and illegal dog traffickers. Jeffrey and his team have been fighting for the past several years and are committed to ending this horrific industry in Asia. The Fight Against The Inhumane Dog Meat Market Their mission extends beyond borders worldwide, advocating for the creation and enforcement of animal welfare laws, and raising awareness for a cruelty-free, sustainable world in which no animal is violated, exploited, tortured, or slaughtered for commercial goods or profit. Working hands-on with local activists through emergency response, Jeffrey’s team pulls dogs directly from slaughterhouses, dog meat trucks, wet markets, and traffickers. The NDLB team works day in and day out to save as many dogs as they can from being recklessly and inhumanely slaughtered for human consumption. How You Can Help No Dogs Left Behind Adopt A Dog – Take one or two of the broken souls into your home and give them the love they deserve. NDLB is constantly looking for homes for their many shelter dogs. Check out the dogs they have for adoption here. Sponsor A Dog – Sponsoring a dog is the next best thing you can do if you can’t adopt a dog. By sponsoring a dog, you are paying for their monthly food, veterinary care, and routine vaccinations until they can find a permanent home. Another option includes flight sponsorship which will assist in getting the dog to the United States and into a forever home, foster home, or rescue partnership. The cost of a flight sponsorship varies depending upon the weight and size of the dog being transported. Learn how to sponsor a dog here. Foster A Dog – Fosters are always needed throughout the USA and Canada. Fostering one of the survivors allows for more space in their sanctuaries so more dogs can be saved from the illegal dog meat trafficking trade in East Asia. In addition to saving more lives, fostering helps their survivors by giving them the opportunity to adjust to a home environment and decompress from the trauma that they have experienced, thereby making for a more successful, forever adoption. NDLB is specifically looking for fosters right now here on Long Island! For more information on fostering, visit their website here. Volunteer Your Time – Get more involved and offer your talent and energy to help the efforts of NDLB! You can help with fundraising initiatives in your community, graphic design assistance, email alerts, write stories about the survivors, and help with media and community outreach. If you are interested in volunteering, visit their website here. Donate Monthly – Monthly donors are the lifeline for NDLB. Every dollar donated makes a difference in the life of their dogs, and enables them to continue to rescue more. Donations are critical to funding the ongoing expenses associated with the care, rehabilitation, and transport of their survivors. Every little bit helps. To donate, visit their here. No Dogs Left Behind Safe-Havens With nearly 500 survivors in their care, No Dogs Left Behind operates sanctuaries in Dayi and Gongyi, Asia. In these safe havens, these once victimized and exploited dogs receive medical care, nutritional support, and rehabilitation on an ongoing basis. No Dogs Left Behind goes beyond rescue, doing whatever it takes to heal the physical and emotional scars these animals suffer and to find them their forever loving homes. Meet their brave survivors here. Competition Subaru of Smithtown is proud to support No Dogs Left Behind and their mission to end the inhumane dog meat market and illegal dog traffickers. To learn more about this extremely dedicated non-profit organization, visit their website www.nodogslefitbehind.com. Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our new and pre-owned inventory. Test-drive vehicles like the New 2022 Subaru Outback or the New 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. Schedule a service online at our Subaru Service Center and take advantage of our service and parts & accessories specials! We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY.

Mercedes-Benz Vans are celebrating 15 years in Charleston. Over 200,000 Sprinter and Metrics have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations all over the U.S. In 2006 the small Charleston plant had only 100 employees and was performing semi-knockdown assembly. There are now more than 1,600 team members in the Mercedes-Benz Van facility in North Charleston today!   The Sprinter Van has been a huge success in the U.S. market, so in 2015 they made the decision to expand the existing re-assembly operation into a full-scale production plant with a new body shop, paint shop, and extended assembly building in time for the launch of the new Sprinter. The new facility has been running since 2018, with an investment of more than $500 million. It was announced that the eSprinter is coming to Charleston in 2023!Ever since the plant was established 15 years ago in Charleston, it has been a key pillar in Mercedes Vans global production network. Eventually the company will be able to meet the demands for battery electric vans and are able to respond to different markets while making optimum use of their capacities. The company is very excited to be the first to produce the next generation of the eSprinter. The plant will be investing 60 million dollars in order to fit for the electrified future.   Stop by Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters and Metris! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. Head to our website and check out our Service & Parts Specials. We look forward  and Mto seeing you at our Mercedes-Benz dealership located at 630 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

With October being the beginning of Fall, as well as Spooky Season, many Long Island and New York City residents flock to pumpkin patches to really get into the spirit of the season. After all, with all of the Fall Car Care Month Service and Parts Specials as well as Blog Posts, your vehicle is ready to take on the roads to pick up some festive decorations to place in front of your Huntington, Northport, or Greenlawn home or to carve with the kids! Here are some of the best places to go pumpkin picking on Long Island, that could put even Stars Hollow to shame! Pumpkin Picking in Suffolk County Those of us in Suffolk County that just attended the Long Island Fall Festival held in Heckscher Park, Huntington this weekend, know that there is no shortage of fun fall events in the Suffolk County area. Here are just a few of the options that Mercedes-Benz or other drivers can make a trip to for some fun. Elwood Pumpkin and Christmas Tree Farm Dix Hills, New York Directions // Website Located just about five minutes down the road from our Huntington located dealership, this farm has corn mazes, pumpkin picking, hayrides and more. One of the most western pumpkin patches on Long Island. F & W Schmitt Farm Melville, New York Directions // Website With their annual Fall Festival running until October 31st, you have plenty of time to enjoy this large farm’s various events such as hayrides, a playground, pumpkin, sunflower, and vegetable picking, various concessions, and even a haunted house and haunted corn trail that comes alive at night for all of your Halloween thrill-seeking needs! Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden Manorville, New York Directions // Website Located in Manorville, Waterdrinker Family Farm has various festivities for all ages to enjoy including pumpkin picking, a jump pad, animals, mini golf, sunflower fields, hayrides on the weekends, and so much more. White Post Farms Melville, New York Directions // Website This children’s farm in Melville, New York, is a fall destination that includes entertainment, hayrides and farm animals, pumpkin picking, and various eats. Brightwaters Farms Bay Shore, New York Directions // Website This farm in Bayshore is a diverse operation with hayrides, tractor rides, animal viewing, concession stands, pony rides, and last but not least, pumpkin picking of course! Woodside Nursery & Garden Center East Patchogue, New York Directions // Website This Garden Center in East Patchogue has a great fall attraction “Octobercation” with a Haunted Tunnel, pumpkin picking, scarecrow making, a dino park exhibit, spooky trail, and much more! Andrew’s Family Farm Wading River, New York Directions // Website Local Wading River Farm with an expansive Fall Harvest. Pumpkin Picking In Nassau County Fall lovers in Nassau County can find a variety of places to get pumpkins to enjoy with their family no matter if you’re from Massapequa, Farmingdale, Westbury, Garden City, or even Rockville Center. Check out these awesome Nassau County Fall Festivity locations! The Dee’s Nursery & Florist Oceanside, New York Directions // Website Garden Center and nursery in Nassau County with a full range of plants and fall activities including their Fall Festival that takes place every weekend. Hick’s Nurseries Westbury, New York Directions // Website Pumpkins, wreaths, arrangements, and more at this adorable Westbury located nursery. With their mascot, Otto the Ghost, children are sure to have a great time! Pumpkin Picking Out East Going out East is usually one of the things most families, friends, couples, and individuals look forward to doing during the Fall time. Pumpkin spice has nothing on the hold that going out east has on Long Islanders! A cider donut though…that’s a bit more reasonable. Bring out the comfy cushions and massage seats in your new 2021 S-Class, because you may be in for a bit of a ride! Harbes Family Farm Mattituck, New York Directions // Website Living on Long Island, most people are most likely no stranger to hearing about Harbes Farm. From apple picking to pumpkin picking, as well as Halloween events, this farm has it all. Fairview Farm Bridgehampton, New York Directions // Website With a corn cannon, corn maze, pumpkin, squash, and gourd galore,  Fairview Farm is a great farm out east to make your fall destination. Gabriel’s Country Farm Jamesport, New York Directions // Website A beautiful farm on the east end of the island with family fun for everyone. Roasted Corn and Fresh Squeezed lemonade are available, so you know you can’t go wrong! Hanks Pumpkintown Water Mill, New York Directions // Website Hank’s Pumpkin Town in Water Mill has eight acres of pumpkins just waiting to be picked by Long Island fall lovers. Not only do they have an expansive pumpkin area, but they also have three interactive mazes, gem mining, duck races, hayrides, and homemade donuts! What could be better?With all of these great farms and attractions around, it’s no wonder why we feel so lucky to live on Long Island! Whether you drive your C 300 sedan to the Elwood Pumpkin Farm, your GLE 350 to Hank’s Pumpkintown with it’s spacious trunk to fit all of those pumpkins, or your new 2022 GLS 450 to the F & W Shmitts Family Farm to take your all of your pals to their #1 Rated Haunted House on Long Island thanks to it’s convenient third-row, we hope that you have a fun time this fall! For more fall time fun recommendations, be sure to check out our Instagram Page @MercedesBenzLINY, where we consistently post fun local events for you and your family to enjoy on Long Island. If you came to our Cars & Coffee Car Show Event earlier this September, you know you can trust us to show you a good time! Thank you to Mercedes-Benz of Henderson for sharing such a great idea on their Instagram Page for us to get inspiration from. Be sure to check them out!

You’ve been counting down the days (and some of us, the minutes) until the arrival of pumpkin-flavored everything. Well, the wait is officially over—and we have the recipes to help you celebrate everyone’s favorite gourd this fall. Check them out below! Roasted Pumpkin Nachos It was only a matter of time before pumpkin made it into our gameday spread! This recipe for Roasted Pumpkin Nachos from Taste of Home elevates your typical nachos by topping them with fresh roasted pumpkin (or butternut squash) for a true taste of fall. In addition to the pumpkin, you’ll need tortilla chips (of course), black beans, your favorite salsa, shredded Mexican cheese blend, and whatever else you like on your nachos. Toss the cubed pumpkin or squash in olive oil, salt, and pepper for a well-seasoned bite. Pasta with Smoky Pumpkin Cream Sauce Comfort food fans will love this recipe for Pasta with Smoky Pumpkin Cream Sauce from Punchfork. Pure pumpkin puree is blended with heavy cream, sweet smoked paprika, and freshly ground black pepper to create a rich and creamy sauce that will warm you right up when the nights get chilly. Toss the sauce with your favorite pasta, top with chopped fresh parsley, and enjoy your new favorite dish any night of the week! Skillet Pumpkin Cornbread Cornbread gets a seasonal makeover in this recipe for Skillet Pumpkin Cornbread from delish. Pumpkin puree and fall-favorite spices like nutmeg and ground cinnamon are added to a mixture of buttermilk, cornmeal, butter, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, brown sugar, and an egg before being blended to perfection and baked in a seasoned cast-iron skillet. Serve warm with butter for the perfect complement to any meal. Delicious Vegan Pumpkin Muffins Indulge in all the pumpkin flavor without all the guilt with this recipe for Delicious Vegan Pumpkin Muffins from Allrecipes. Round up some whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, ground ginger, pumpkin puree, applesauce, cashew milk, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar, combine the ingredients as detailed in the recipe, add to a greased muffin pan, and bake as directed. The result is a moist and hearty pumpkin muffin that can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert. Spicy Coconut Pumpkin Soup This recipe for Spicy Coconut Pumpkin Soup from Epicurious is a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, and a whole lot of delicious. To whip this up, you’ll need some coconut oil, fresh calabaza pumpkin chunks, a small onion, minced garlic, an ají dulce pepper, some dark brown sugar, ground cumin, coconut milk, chicken or vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro. Prepare according to instructions and serve with a salad or hearty bread. Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie Did you think we would make a list of our favorite pumpkin recipes and not include something about the PSL? No way! This recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie from Better Homes & Gardens brings the flavors of everyone’s favorite fall beverage and adds it to a decadent pie for an out-of-this-world dessert that’s easy to make. Canned pumpkin, mascarpone cheese, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and eggs are blended with the secret ingredient—brewed espresso—and baked in a pie shell before being topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats Seeing as October is both National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and Subaru Loves Pets month, we felt it right to include this recipe for Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats from Allrecipes for your furry friends to enjoy! Nutritious canned pumpkin is added to a mixture of whole wheat flower, eggs, peanut butter, a dash of salt, and smidge of cinnamon before being whisked into a dough-like consistency. Follow the directions laid out in the recipe to create your pup’s new favorite treat. Get behind the wheel of a gourd -geous new Subaru Unlike the fairytales, your new Subaru won’t turn into a pumpkin at midnight. It will, however, get you where you need to go—whether that’s up a mountain or across town. Visit us today to see what we have in stock. We can’t wait to help you find the Subaru you’ve been searching for!   Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Outback or the 2021 Subaru Ascent. Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. Be sure to also check out our new Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts and accessories specials! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

Embracing, exploring, and appreciating the great outdoors is at the heart of the Subaru brand, and something Subaru owners also cherish. As such, we believe our national parks should be accessible to all who want to visit—and that’s why we’re so excited to share this special announcement with you. Subaru is proud to join REI Co-op Studios and Dustlight Productions in presenting the “Hello, Nature” podcast series. Join host Misha Euceph as she travels to national parks across the country in her Subaru to learn more about their past and present. Keep reading for more details on “Hello, Nature” and its accomplished host. Gain a new perspective on national parks The eight-episode “Hello, Nature” podcast will make you feel as though you’re a passenger on Misha’s journey as she immerses herself in the stories of our national parks through the lens of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) experiences. Seasoned park-goers will appreciate the fresh takes on national parks, and listeners who haven’t yet experienced what national parks have to offer will find inspiration and gain appreciation of our natural world. If you’d like to join Misha in her quest to answer the question, “If the national parks are public, aren’t they supposed to be for everyone?” search for “Hello, Nature” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. About Misha Euceph Misha is a Pakistani-American writer, podcast host, and producer, on a mission to make things that inspire awe. She’s the founder and CEO of Dustlight Productions and Ad Week’s 2019 Producer of the Year. She recently hosted and executive produced season two of “Tell Them, I Am,” presented by Higher Ground Audio and Spotify and produced by Dustlight. The series is about the small defining moments in our lives—the voices are all Muslim; the stories are universal. She is also the Executive Producer of “Renegades: Born in the USA” and “The Michelle Obama Podcast.” Misha’s production company, Dustlight Productions, is a mission-driven audio production and training house. They make shows for and with awesome people and train those who want to push the boundaries of the medium and tell beautiful stories. Subaru supports our national parks Through the Subaru Loves the Earth initiative and partnerships with organizations such as Leave No Trace and the National Park Foundation, Subaru has long been a proponent of keeping our national parks healthy and thriving for generations to come. In total, Subaru has provided more than $68 million to help conserve our parks and to help fund nationwide recycling, composting, and waste reduction operations.   Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Outback or the 2021 Subaru Ascent. Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. Be sure to also check out our new Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts and accessories specials! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

October is Subaru Loves Pets month, and we’re celebrating by giving back to shelter pets in need. Through the end of the month, Subaru is donating $10 to the ASPCA® for every Genuine Subaru Pet-friendly Accessory sold online*! The amount raised will add to the $30+ million donated to animal welfare organizations since the inception of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative. Subaru Loves Pets A core principle of our Subaru Loves Pets initiative is an ongoing commitment to help all pets find their perfect, loving home. We stand by this commitment through a scale of actions; from supporting local pet-adoption efforts to being the ASPCA’s largest corporate donor. Subaru is proud to have donated over $30 million to support the adoption, rescue, transport, and health of more than 250,000 animals. This October, we’re amplifying our love of pets by ramping up helpful initiatives during our annual Subaru Loves Pets month. We’ll continue our long-standing commitment to help shelter dogs—especially those with special needs like the older, deaf, blind, and “different” dogs that we lovingly call the “Underdogs”—get adopted. Subaru and its retailers (like us) will help support over 600 local shelters across the country by donating $100 for every pet adopted during October**. National Make A Dog’s Day Mark your calendars—for the third year in a row, Subaru will celebrate our National Make A Dog’s Day on October 22. This is a day where we encourage all dog lovers to do something extra special for their dogs. This day, combined with Subaru Loves Pets Month efforts, has helped many pets find loving homes—including thousands of incredible Underdogs. Show us a picture of your adventures with your furry friends using #MakeADogsDay on social media. You can follow that hashtag to see what others across the country are doing to honor their pets, too! Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of shelter pets.

Fall Car Care Month is officially here. With winter just around the corner, it is important to make sure your vehicle is in its best working condition. Here at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we highly recommend getting a head start on preparing your vehicle for the upcoming weather conditions. Our highly-trained team is here to provide you with exceptional service in a timely manner for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Having the right parts and getting the best care for your vehicle is crucial to its overall performance. To help those who run on a tight schedule, we now offer Express Service where no appointment is necessary. Some of the many services we provide that should be done for the upcoming season are listed below: Fluid Inspections – this includes engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission, windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant Brake Inspections —making sure brake linings, rotors and drums are in good condition Tire Inspections – checking tire pressure and tread, wheel alignment, bulges and bald spots Battery Inspection—making sure the connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free Engine Inspection—making sure it is delivering the best balance of power and fuel economy Wipers and Lighting Inspection – ensuring you can see clearly and be seen clearly when driving Exhaust Inspection—making sure there are no leaks or damages The best way to prepare your Mercedes-Benz vehicle for the harsh snowy winter is to utilize our Mercedes-Benz Service Center that is right here in Smithtown, NY! Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take advantage of our service specials and parts specials!

The Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 (EIN-84-5024812) organization that was created in honor of Paige Keely, who passed away at the age of 6, due to a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Early AVM detection can help to change the course of this disease. Competition Subaru is proud to support the Paige Keely Foundation at the Wave of Change Gala on October 6th 2021. The Paige Keely Foundation Founder and President Gina Keely created The Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation in hopes to increase funding for early AVM detection and to raise awareness for AVM’s, educate communities about this treatable condition, and to establish early detection screening programs. The Foundation is working on opening a Brain Imaging Center here on Long Island.  This will open so many doors for early detection of not only Brain AVM’s, and Aneurysms, but will also detect other unknown conditions someone may have.  Our imaging center will allow any child or adult, insured or not, to have the ability receive MRA imaging. What Are Pediatric AVMs? Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) are abnormal tangles of arteries and veins that can occur anywhere in the body. These abnormalities are typically congenital and are present at birth. They usually are not detected unless they cause seizures, weakness, or have ruptured and bled in the brain. Neurologic or life threatening sequelae are associated with each hemorrhage. There is a 4% per year risk of hemorrhage once an AVM has become symptomatic. Treatment is required to reduce that risk and subsequent problems associated with additional hemorrhage. Treatment for AVMs can be quite complex and it is critical that patients with this disorder be managed and surgically treated in a center with extensive AVM experience. Causes of Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) The cause of Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) is not known. AVMs are thought to be congenital (present at birth), and researchers believe that they may arise from developmental derangements at the embryonic stage of vessel formation (at the fetal stage). However, this theory has never been clearly established, and some researchers believe that AVMs may arise after birth. Unlike the association of head trauma, or other injuries with the development of dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVF), there are no known environmental risk factors for AVMs. Most AVMs are termed "sporadic," which implies that they arise spontaneously without a specific gene mutation being passed on from parent to child. There is no clear familial inheritance, except in families with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). HHT patients are at some 10,000 fold higher risk of developing a brain AVM than the non-HHT population. Importance of Early Detection Screening & Scanning Identifying and treating Brain Arteriovenous Malformations & Aneurysms before they rupture can and will save lives. If Brain AVM’s & Aneurysms rupture, effective treatment becomes more difficult, and generally a person's chances of surviving are much lower. Brain AVM’s & Aneurysms that have not ruptured typically have little to no symptoms, until it’s too late. Wave of Change Gala The Paige Keely Foundation is hosting their upcoming Wave of Change Gala on October 6th 2021. The purpose of the Gala is to honor Paige, AVM Awareness month and to raise funding for our imaging center.  All the proceeds of the Gala will be used to fund two MRA imaging machines. Help Make A Difference Please consider making a donation to the Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation. No family should have to go through the pain of losing a child when early detection could have kept this beautiful 6-year-old child here today. Learn how you can donate and help make a difference here: https://thepaigekeelyfoundation.com/ Stop by Competition Subaru of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 Subaru Outback or the 2021 Subaru Ascent. Schedule a service online or stop by our Express Service Center where no appointment is needed. Be sure to also check out our new Subaru lease specials, service specials, and parts and accessories specials! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our Subaru dealership located at 601 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

As many Long Islanders take to the roads for road trips, and vacations, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding everybody during National Tire Safety Month to check their tires to make sure they’re ready to roll. Properly checking and inflating your tires is an important step to help make your tires last longer, save you money and protect you and your family on the road. During The month Of June “Tire Safety Month” NHTSA is sharing these tips for consumers: Conduct monthly maintenance inspections on your Mercedes-Benz, focusing on proper tire inflation pressure, treadwear and tire damage, in addition to recurring tire rotation and balancing, and alignment services. Proper tire pressure is the most important part of maintaining your tires. It affects safety, tire durability, and your fuel consumption. Check the pressure of all tires, including your spare, at least once a month when the tires are “cold,” meaning that the car hasn’t been driven for at least three hours. Check your tires’ tread at least once a month when you’re checking their pressure. Tires have built-in “treadwear indicators,” which are raised sections that run in between the tire’s tread. When the tread is worn down so that it’s level with the tread indicator, it’s time to replace your tires. Tire balancing ensures your wheels rotate properly and keeps the vehicle from shaking or vibrating. Always have new tires balanced at installation. Rotating your tires can help reduce irregular wear, which will help your tires last longer and maintain fuel efficiency. To maintain tire safety, purchase replacement tires that are the same size as the vehicle’s original tires or another size recommended by one of our factory trained Parts Advisors. You can check for tire recalls and file a tire safety complaint if you think there may be a problem with your tires at NHTSA.gov. Exceptional Service That You Can Trust from Certified Mercedes-Benz Technicians The Service Center at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown prioritizes the service performed on your vehicle while ensuring all of our customers have the best experience possible. From routine maintenance to repairs, our highly qualified technicians are eager to provide exceptional service on both your new and pre-owned vehicle.