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At Competition Subaru, we believe in more than just selling cars—we believe in making a meaningful impact in our community. That’s why we’re thrilled to share the incredible difference we’ve made together through the Subaru Loves Learning program. During the 2024/2025 school year, your support helped us touch lives at Anthony Alfano Elementary School and beyond. With $9,300 donated, we were able to support 465 students and provide essential resources to 15 classrooms. These contributions don’t just stop at school supplies; they bring encouragement, opportunity, and hope for a brighter future to learners right here in our community and across Subaru dealerships nationwide. In fact, through Subaru Loves Learning, more than 750,000 students across the country benefited from these efforts. The generosity and commitment from customers like you help drive equity in education, ensuring every child has the tools they need to succeed. We are incredibly grateful to stand with you in this mission, and we look forward to continuing this important work in 2025. Thank you for being part of the Competition Subaru family and for helping us create real change in the lives of teachers, students, and schools. Together, we’re driving toward a better future for all. Competition Subaru 601 Middle Country Road, St James, NY 11780 https://www.competitionsubaru.com/ 631-994-3447

If you're on the hunt for a new Subaru that combines style, performance, and comfort, look no further than the 2024 Subaru Impreza RS. This compact powerhouse has been turning heads and piquing admiration with its impressive features. Join Competition Subaru of Smithtown on a metaphorical joyride in one of our many superstar Subaru vehicles as we dive into reasons why the redesigned 2024 Subaru Impreza RS is so lovable! Before we break down the top five features our # CompetitionSubaruFamily will adore, Competition Subaru will firstly, and proudly, introduce the 2024 Subaru Impreza. Honing into all of the Subaru facts, details and features, our personable General Manager, James, and affable Sales Manager, Justin, inaugurated this exciting new refresh in Subaru Impreza innovation in May of 2023 on Competition Subaru's Youtube Channel: Fast forward to April of 2024 as Competition Subaru excitedly, and openly, introduced everyone to the newest Impreza model edition, the 2024 Subaru Impreza RS, displayed locally at the Smith Haven Haven, located in Smithtown, NY, nearby Saint James, Lake Grove and Stony Brook, NY. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Competition Subaru (@competitionsubaru) Join Competition Subaru of Smithtown on our metaphorical joyride in one of our many superstar Subaru vehicles, the 2024 Subaru Impreza RS! Time to dive in and explore what makes the redesigned 2024 Subaru Impreza RS a standout choice in Subaru's compact car segment. 1. Peppier Powerplant At the heart of the 2024 Impreza RS lies a 182-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that's designed to thrill. Whether you're zipping through Islandia, East Setauket, and Coram, NY, or cruising down the Long Island Expressway headed from LaGuardia, JFK or Long Island MacArthur Airport, you'll feel the 30-hp boost over its predecessor, thanks to its reimagined, lively acceleration. With its Sport and Intelligent drive modes, you can customize your driving experience with just the push of a button. While manual transmission megafans might miss the stick shift still found within a handful of Subaru's manual transmission vehicles, the continuously variable automatic transmission makes up for the void with its manual-shift mode, resulting in both a seamless and entertaining ride. 2. Great MPG Efficiency meets performance within the 2024 Impreza RS. It's enlarged fuel tank extends your adventure range, making road trips even more enticing, making it the best car for recent college graduates. Despite the added power, Subaru hasn't sacrificed fuel economy. With EPA ratings of 26/33/29 mpg city/highway/combined, the Subaru Impreza RS keeps you going while keeping fuel costs down. 3. Welcoming Cabin Step inside, and you'll immediately notice and appreciate the spacious and airy cabin of the Subaru Impreza RS. Whether you're the driver or passenger, there's ample room for everyone with beautifully designed and comfortable seats, brought to life with long drives in mind. Families of any size will love the rear seat's ability to accommodate child-safety seats without sacrificing comfort. With excellent forward visibility, thanks to its thoughtfully large windows and thin roof pillars, every drive feels open and refreshing. 4. Comfortable Cruiser Subaru has struck the perfect balance between sporty handling and everyday comfort with the Impreza RS. Despite its sport suspension and 18-inch wheels, the Subaru Impreza RS glides over bumps with ease, offering a refined ride that's ideal for both city commutes and weekend getaways. Whether you're navigating sharp corners or cruising on the Northern State Parkway, the Subaru Impreza RS maintains maximum composure while delivering iconic Subaru-spirited performance. 5. Improved Infotainment Stay as connected and entertained with Subaru's newly enhanced infotainment system in the 2024 Impreza RS. Featuring an impressive 11.6-inch vertically oriented touchscreen, this setup is as intuitive as it is sleek. With vivid graphics and user-friendly menus, controlling multimedia and climate-control functions are a breeze. Attuned to the classics, physical controls supplement the touchscreen, ensuring that you can adjust settings with ease and efficiency. The 2024 Subaru Impreza RS stands out not just for its performance and efficiency but also for its thoughtful design and enhanced technology. Whether you're a daily commuter, a road trip enthusiast, or someone who appreciates a comfortable and stylish ride, the 2024 Subaru Impreza RS delivers on all fronts. Visit us at Competition Subaru to experience these features firsthand and discover why the 2024 Subaru Impreza RS is making waves in the automotive world. Happy driving!

The Subaru WRX STI has carved its name into the hall of automotive history as the quintessential rally car, blending performance, reliability, and an unmatched rally heritage. Here’s why the Subaru WRX STI stands out as the best rally special of all time: Its Rally Pedigree and Heritage The Subaru WRX STI's roots are deeply embedded in rally racing, with a legacy that dates back to the early 1990s. Subaru's dominance in the World Rally Championship (WRC) during the 1990s and early 2000s, with drivers like Colin McRae and Petter Solberg, solidified the Subaru WRX STI's reputation. These victories showcased Subaru's exceptional capabilities and laid the foundation for its legendary Subaru vehicles. The Unparalleled Performance At the heart of the Subaru WRX STI is its turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine, renowned for its power and reliability. The 2.5-liter turbocharged engine produces impressive horsepower and torque, delivering exhilarating acceleration and top-notch performance on both around Long Island as well as for off-road conditions. The symmetrical all-wheel-drive system ensures superior traction and control, allowing drivers to tackle any terrain with confidence. Its incredible grip, power, and agility on icy tracks make it perfect for all seasons, just ask Aaron Brown from Yahoo! Auto 's The Subaru WRX Is the Best Rally Special of All Time: "I hit tracks, drove it cross-country and back, slid it on frozen lakes and snowy Catskill back roads, launched it on dry lake beds, and hustled it on pothole-laden city streets. It never complained"  - Aaron Brown With a performance this impressive, Hollywood's Baby Driver, a movie where the main character, bank robber and getaway driver, escapes hot pursuits in a Subaru WRX STI! The Subaru WRX STI is a marvel of automotive engineering, featuring advanced technologies that enhance its performance and drivability. The Subaru WRX STI is flexible for your driving performance, allowing for customizable power distribution between the front and rear wheels, which optimizes both handling and stability. Combined with a finely tuned suspension system and high-performance brakes, the Subaru WRX STI totes a driving experience that is both thrilling and precise. Community and Culture The WRX STI has fostered a dedicated and passionate community of fans and owners. Subaru's rally success and the Subaru WRX STI's performance have inspired a culture of enthusiasts who share a love for the car’s unique blend of practicality and performance. With such adoration from the fans, Subaru has also excitedly recently announced the Subaru WRX TR! SIRR-IMAGE-7a7b89c0e3884bbabf4b01b89f4ae44e From our Competition Subaru Car Show with Bucky Lasek, Competition Subaru Open Shop Night, Hoonigan and Wicked Big Meet, this vibrant Subaru community is a testament to the Subaru WRX's impact and enduring curb appeal. With countless forums, clubs, and events dedicated to celebrating the Subaru WRX STI, consider our #CompetitionSubaruFamily one of many, many fans! Compared to other high-performance cars, the Subaru WRX STI offers an accessible entry point into the world of performance driving and rally-inspired driving. Its affordable price tag, combined with its performance capabilities, makes it an attractive option for those seeking an exhilarating driving experience without breaking the bank. For current owners, our Competition Subaru Service Department is here to give your beloved daily driver or garage queen the care it deserves. Schedule an appointment online today or stop by with no appointment necessary! With our Service and Parts Specials, you'll leave with a bigger smile and an even more joyous ride. The Subaru WRX STI's capacity to provide an exhilarating driving experience on both the race track and on everyday roads distinguishes it from its competitors, solidifying its status as a true icon in the automotive world. Whether you are a rally enthusiast or simply seeking an exceptional driving experience, the Subaru WRX STI exemplifies Subaru's dedication to performance and innovation, showcasing why the Subaru WRX STI is the best rally special of all time!

Subaru of America Awarded #2 on Forbes’ 2024 Best Brands for Social Impact! Forbes partnered with HundredX, a customer insights company, to create their second-annual list to showcase a plethora of companies doing incredible at doing well. Excitedly, for 2023, Subaru was awarded second place for HundredX and Forbes’ Best Brands for Social Impact for 2023 as well. Forbes and HundredX have officially consolidated their research and are ready to showcase business’ corporate efforts that inspire brand dedication and customer loyalty. Who are HundredX? HundredX, self-described as, “creating a world where all voices are heard”, HundredX is a premier first-hand source for hearing the truth about consumers and their everyday customer experiences. HundredX focuses on multiplying positive outcomes for all businesses and for society, from businesses to the people who proudly frequent it! HundredX provides businesses with essential information to accomplish desired conclusions, whether that be maintaining their market position and increasing their position and customer satisfaction levels. Core Values of HundredX: Diverse Voices Wisdom of the crowd, NOT the loud. HundredX strives to elevate the diverse, real opinions of everyday customers. Customer First HundredX lets the customers take the lead. Customers directly inform HundredX what matters the most and WHY it’s the most important, delivering clear customer insights and facts. Listening Multiplier HundredX harnesses the power of listening to deliver genuine customer experience data. This superpower means HundredX can supply predictive data of future trends. Data For Good Worry not! HundredX generates only ethically-sourced customer experience data, again, not just the loudest voices in the room. This allows both large and small businesses the opportunity to grow, with their philanthropic efforts emphasized and flourishing across outlets and through local, word-of-mouth channels. HundredX works with investors and a variety of companies to answer some of the MOST IMPORTANT questions within business operations: Where are customers “migrating”? What are they saying they will use more of in the next 12 months? What are the key drivers of their purchase decisions and financial outcomes? In 2023, HundredX focused on answering: Where are fundamental market share movements going to happen? How are customers making future purchase decisions and why? What actions should I prioritize to increase market share growth? How do our values connect with our customer base? Answering these questions for businesses provides immediate benefits including a positive impact on strategy, finance, pricing, investing, operations, and marketing. “People Care. There’s this debate that this stuff doesn’t matter, that it got over-hyped. But we’re still seeing the consumer, unaided, is more likely to call it out this year than last.” -Rob Pace, HundredX CEO, Forbes.com Competition Subaru of Smithtown is so proud of Subaru of America for being awarded such a complimentary title from such an esteemed news outlet not once, but TWO years in a row! We definitely strive to continue not only to defend our second-place title but to go for gold and #1 for the next annual Forbes Best Brands for Social Impact list with HundredX! Competition Subaru is proud to continue to lead our #CompetitionSubaruFamily into a positive future together with some sweet sentiments from Subaru of America ‘s Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer: “Giving back and creating personal connections in our communities is essential to Subaru and our retailers. We’re proud to be recognized among an expanded group of incredible brands for our dedication to the Subaru Love Promise, which so clearly makes a meaningful impact both inside and outside our company.” – Jeff Walters

Consumer Report's coveted Automotive Rankings for 2024 has been released, join Competition Subaru of Smithtown as we deliver the results of Consumer Report's 2024 Top 10 Auto Brands and Auto Picks! Competition Subaru of Smithtown is beyond proud to announce that Subaru of America took the no. 2 spot for Top Mainstream Brand, placed right under BMW, one of our five sister-store-brands. Ranked second out of ten and sandwiched between BMW and Porsche, Subaru took the thunder from Porsche and reflected better automotive quality and satisfaction! Not only did Subaru beat Porsche in regards to assurance and performance, but Subaru also beat out Honda, Lexus, Rivian, GMC, Jaguar, Land Rover AND Jeep! “What's more interesting, probably at the top, is seeing Subaru; they’re No. 2 sandwiched between two luxurious expensive German automakers , and that's almost more impressive that this is a brand with much more affordable vehicles that also score well...” - Jake Fisher, CR’s Director of Auto Testing, Consumer Reports: BMW named top pick in overall brand rankings; Subaru top mainstream brand, Yahoo Finance. Stemming from CR's Best Cars of the Year: 10 Top Picks of 2024, the Subaru Crosstrek was awarded Best Subcompact SUV Category! Described as making "evolutionary advancements,..., a more modern infotainment system, good outward visibility, fuel economy, an excellent ride quality, good everyday handling", CR adores every aspect of the Subaru Crosstrek! From how easy it is to enter and exit as well as how roomy and supportive the cabin and its seats are, every function is indeed evolutionary and innovative. Approved for urban errands, weekend adventures and every suburban expedition in between, understand CR's hype and shop our in-stock and arriving Subaru Crosstrek vehicles today! From right here in Saint James to Cold Spring Harbor, NY, your Subaru adventures will be full of impressive performance, zero compromise, spacious storage and on-time arrivals!

Competition Subaru of Smithtown was honored to host our second-ever Competition Subaru Open Shop Night on Wednesday, January 17th 2024! With delicious empanadas from Empanadas and More located in Nesconset, New York, all of our Long Island friends and #CompetitionSubaruFamily came together to celebrate a night of Subaru comradery! With scrumptious free food, exciting Subaru Open Shop giveaways, a free raffle with THREE winners and crisp refreshments, there wasn't a single empanada or soft drink left! With such a complimentary turnout, we know everyone in attendance, from near like Lake Grove, Miller Place and Kings Park, or from far, like Wading River, Upton, White Plains, or Nassau County, New York, our excited event-goers had equally as much fun as all of our friendly staff did! Our passionate General Manager, James Buzzetta, brought his full fleet of super Subaru vehicles! His rare 1970 Subaru 360, the first Subaru Production Car ever imported into the United States, was one of the many Subaru vehicles showcased safety in our Service shop! Thank you endlessly to Sal's Auto Body, located in St. James, New York, near Smithtown, Ronkonkoma and Sound Beach, New York, for taking wordlessly excellent care of James' stout, rare Subaru! Outside of our grand guestlist of RSVPs and those who came from word of mouth, Competition Subaru also hosted renowned guests like Performance Auto Solutions, Long Island's Premier Subaru Tuning Facility. Having Performance Auto Solutions exhibiting their talented powertuning talents and racecars was the perfect cherry on top of our immersive Competition Subaru Open Shop Night! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Performance Auto Solutions (@performance_auto_solutions) Competition Subaru of Smithtown's Service Shop was alive with anticipation and passionate energy! As everyone enjoyed their empanadas, customers also excitedly entered a Competition Subaru of Smithtown Genuine OEM Subaru Merchandise raffle! With $200 worth of genuine OEM Subaru accessories in their new OEM Subaru backpacks, our staff was so excited to aid with entries and help people hope to win such a cool prize pack! Competition Subaru of Smithtown would love to extend a ginormous congratulations to our raffle winners! To fully teleport back to the magical, heartwarming memories of our second-ever Competition Subaru Open Shop Night, check out the entire album of over 200 photographs on our Facebook page! With special highlights published on our Instagram, follow Competition Subaru of Smithtown to join in the fun! We know our staff full of fanatics are going to be reflecting nostalgically on our free-to-the-public event for many moons to come!

Competition Subaru is eager to witness the anticipated innovations from both Subaru of America well as the international Subaru Corporation. From the brand-new, first-ever eco-friendly Subaru, the Subaru Solterra, to the latest line-up of 2024 vehicles such as the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, Outback, WRX and more, our friendly staff has been staying connected with all of Subaru's latest information and installments. The Subaru Corporation isn't shying away from their conceptional future in mobility! In late October, Subaru attended the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, bringing along two concept models rooted in "Enjoyment and Peace of Mind." Meet Subaru's Air Mobility and Sport Mobility Concept Vehicles! The Subaru Air Mobility Concept The world of aviation, electrification and automotive technologies are constantly advancing. Subaru is fully committed to combining all aspects of technology's most recent innovations to exceed the general public's future expectations for air mobility. This goal of amplifying air-travel is Subaru's " A ir Mobility Revolution". With a goal of a future with "more freedom in mobility", Subaru has unabashedly displayed their concepts and collected designs/data openly at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW in late October, 2023. It was unveiled at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 that both aerospace as well as automotive engineers are working together on the Subaru Air Mobility Concept vehicle as well as its flight demonstrations. Exteriorally, this aero-concept from Subaru looks like a "modern" flying car with distinct headlights, taillights and Subaru branding in the middle of the front and rear-end. Its flat outer edges are comprised of strong Subaru propellers. Why Aerospace? Did you know that Subaru is very familiar with aerospace engineering?! Subaru has been building helicopters under contract for Bell since June of 1960. With pre-established roots in the commercial aircraft market, Subaru is one of the best automakers to enter the personal aircraft game. In December of 2022, the Guatemalan Air Force received two Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters. In July of 2022, the New York Police Department's Aviation Unit purchased two Bell Subaru 412EPX aircrafts, with configuration plans for Search and Research missions. These two helicopters are the ninth Bell product to join the NYPD's rotorcraft fleet! In May of 2023, the Ventura County Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit, based in Camarillo, California, purchased their own new Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter. Additionally, in October of 2023, the Subaru Corporation announced they were awarded TWO contracts for Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters for Japan's Nara and Miyazaki governments/prefectures. These helicopters will be utilized for firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue, and information gathering. There are many more stories of many different departments calling upon Subaru and Bell's aero-capabilities! Including the newest aero-contracts signed in October of 2023, the total number of Subaru Bell helicopters simply ordered in Japan's commercial market totals to nine! Will you also call upon the impressive aircraft capabilities from Bell and Subaru? The Subaru Sport Mobility Concept The Subaru Sport Mobility Concept vehicle is an active participant in Subaru's evolution of Subaru's Sport Values. This eco-friendly concept vehicle embodies the pleasure of going anywhere, at any time. This driver-centric, battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) showcases its exciting ability to drive at will and turn the everyday into the extraordinary. On the exterior, Subaru has integrated taut, clean body panels designed to minimize character and surface lines. The result? An innovative, sleek, 3-Dimensional shape that provides a sense of both efficient airflow as well as able-bodied protection. With pronounced fenders, a wide stance, AWD and capabilities of controlling all four wheels at will, you'll never want to leave the driver's seat! To make commanding this concept vehicle even more tantalizing, it is designed with excellent visibility and perceptibility, thanks to its low-seating position. With a package that accomplishes peace of mind and an enjoyable drive, we're itching to climb into its interior! What's Up with the Wait? Subaru wanted to wait to see how the new, exciting Subaru Solterra EV performed before making any additional EV efforts and plans. Neither of these aero-innovations seem prepared for the production line, although Competition Subaru and Subaru of America cannot say for sure! To view confirmed future vehicles from Subaru, visit their Future Vehicles and Concepts webpage. For additional information and imagery from the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, visit their main event and program webpage, as well as their Photo and Video Gallery!

On Tuesday, August 17th, 2023 Competition Subaru of Smithtown had the incredible opportunity to host our Subaru Motorsports Car Show with special guest Bucky Lasek! Vermont Sportscar was in attendance as well and brought their own impressive trailer and rallycross car, the Airslayer! Our passionate General Manager, James, brought a rally car he acquired recently as well! Terry and Yaki, a local Halal food truck, brought scrumptious rice, salad, steak and tofu bowls. With dietary options available for everyone, Terry and Yaki helped make our summertime Motorsports Car Show that more successful! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Terry and Yaki (@terryandyaki) Bucky had a blast meeting and greeting everyone, signing their genuine Subaru parts and Competition Subaru-supplied posters! Everyone was all smiles and more than eager to give Mr. Lasek his flowers as well as swap exciting Subaru stories with him. Additionally, Bucky brought and sold 100 signed skateboards for a great cause; a partial donation from all 100 skateboards went towards benefiting Paws of War, a local non-profit dedicated to returning overseas furry-friends back to their brave veteran owners! After saying hello to our Competition Subaru Family, Bucky took a walk around our dealership to check out everyone’s impressive vehicles before we announced our Subaru Motorsports Car Show winner! Congratulations to our winner, Nick, we hope he had an amazing time at our annual event and has enjoyed his official Subaru Igloo Cooler and one of the collectable signed skateboards from Bucky Lasek! SIRR-IMAGE-83f7f3201d834858b5a222aa8e475485 A delicious local ice cream truck ended our amazing, one-of-a-kind event even more sweetly! Competition Subaru of Smithtown is whole-heartedly looking forward to our next free-to-the-public event!  To see every single magical memory that took place at our successful summertime event, check out Competition Subaru of Smithtown on Facebook to relish in all of the excitement with us and reflect on our memorable Subaru Motorsports Car Show by checking out our entire photo album on Facebook!

Join Competition Subaru of Smithtown and Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue, Inc., on October 22nd 2023, from 11am-2pm to partake in our #SubaruLovesPet Pet Adoption Event, Pet-Supply Drive and adorable Pet Costume Contest! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Competition Subaru (@competitionsubaru) Join us on October 22nd as we celebrate our 5th annual National Make A Dog's Day, if you're unable to hang with us, we'd love for you to share how you treat your furry friends using our hashtag #MakeADogsDay! Whether you're looking to make your family bigger, your garage fuller, or to pay it forward for our furry-friends, stop by St. James to celebrate the spooky season with our colorful staff and Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue, Inc.! Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue, Inc., a local NYS non-profit animal rescue shelter helping give homeless animals a chance at a healthy, warm and safe life! Pawsitive Possibilities helps with overpopulation, forever homes, responsible pet ownership, and educates the local community of the value of respecting and showing unconditional love for both the lives of animals as well as others! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue (@pawsitivepossibilitiesrescue) This selfish animal shelter takes immense pride in their values and every single one of our employees is excited to support: Leadership: To lead by example. Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the positive experience of the people we touch. Authenticity: To do what we say we do. Respect: To admire the ability and qualities of others. Community: To share attributes of people by the strength of connections to them. Education: To facilitate learning or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs and habits. Compassion: To give kindness, caring and willingness to help others with positive emotion that has to do with being thoughtful and decent. Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships. Innovation: To further satisfy the needs and expectations of the people we work with. Integrity: To be honest and have strong morals. Responsibility: To be able to consciously make decisions that improve oneself and help others. Most importantly, accept the consequences of our own actions and decisions. Dedication: To be completely devoted to what we do with the lives we touch. Enrichment: To make more valuable, meaningful, substantial or rewarding. We would absolutely love if our #CompetitionSubaruFamily are able to join us on Sunday, October 22nd, in supporting Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue, Inc., and their heart-melting adoptable animals and inspiring day-to-day operations! Create Spook-tacular Subaru Memories with Competition Subaru of Smithtown! With "pupcorn" (popcorn), our Dealer Principal's pony dressed up, $100 per pet adopted donated to the #SubaruLovesPets Charity, and a tail-waggingly adorable Pet Costume Contest, Competition Subaru of Smithtown is pleased to continue to help our four-legged friends! We are humbly requesting those who are entering the pet costume contest to bring an item, we are graciously accepting: Cleaning Supplies Garbage Bags Towels Flat Sheets Water Pails Dog Food Cat Food Small Collars Medium Collars Hard Dog Toys Cat Toys Poop Bags Blankets View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue (@pawsitivepossibilitiesrescue) If you're ready to meet your forever-friend, check out Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue, Inc.'s pre-adoption form, found on their website! With a new blog post every Monday, you can stay up-to-date on their informative canine topics, such as educating the public on Boxers, how you can tell a dog is smiling, litters and their various colors, if black dogs are harder to adopt, as well as their donations Wishlist on both their website and Amazon! Thank you so much to everyone who has planned to donate, walk on over with their best-buddy to make more furry-friends, find the perfect vehicle for your whole family and join us in our cute pet costume contest!

As an avid Subaru fan and lover, as well as an important part of our #CompetitionSubaruFamily, it is no surprise to any member that #SubaruLovesTheEarth especially because Competition Subaru is an eco-friendly retailer! Although it isn't the philanthropic month for such, our dealership can never resist the call from cute animals or our local community! It is with great excitement that Competition Subaru of Smithtown would love to announcement our sponsorship of the Sweetbriar Nature Center! What is the Sweetbriar Nature Center? The Sweetbriar Nature Center is an open to the public Nature Center located in Smithtown, New York, and is established on the stunning, historical home of Edith and Vail Blydenburgh. About a mile from the Smithtown Train Station on Landing Ave., this giantatic eco-friendly resource utilizes 54 acres of Long Island land and spreads all the way to the Nissequogue River! Whenever you're in the Nesconset, Stony Brook or Centereach area, you are just a stone's throw away from the coolest Nature Center and cutest wildlife on Long Island! From gardens, woodlands, fields and wetland habitats, hundreds of species of both animals and plantlife make peaceful homes here. As long-term residents of Saint James, Stony Brook, Great River, and all of Long Island, we can attest to how perfect of a permanent home our special island located in New York can be. It is an honor to share our beautiful home with the Sweetbriar Nature Center and the adorable animals of all shapes and sizes in which they aid! What Does Sweetbriar Nature Center Do? The Sweetbriar Nature Center is always striving to care for and mend furry friends, offer fantastic and fun indoor and outdoor activities as well as curate and host events made for expanding horizons and enriching local culture. Outside of caring for domesticated wildlife and releasing un-domesticated wildlife, some unwell visitors turn into house-mates for life! The Sweetbriar Nature Center is responsible for taking care of found babies, animals and local wildlife and returning them safely and soundly to their preferred nature habitat. If these animals are unfortunately too far-along for freedom, the Sweetbriar Nature Center will be their forever home! Additionally, sometimes the critters that come by don't need to be taken to the Sweetbriar Nature Center! "Not everything that comes into our hospital needs rescuing. As a matter of fact, the majority of wildlife situations that folks encounter can be resolved with little or no intervention at all!...How do you know when to intervene? Always best to make a phone call to a wildlife rescue center to get advice." -Sweetbriar Nature Center It is with great news that when a new friend visits this selfless non-profit organization, the Sweetbriar Nature Center sometimes doesn't have much to do! Varying on what species and what injury (if any) has occurred, periodically, Sweetbriar Nature Center's biggest role in aiding these animals is informing the public on the correct thing(s) to do. It warms our heart knowing that sometimes all the Sweetbriar Nature Center needs to do is safely release the animal back into their preferred habitat. Thank you so much to Sweetbriar Nature Center for always taking the most eco-friendly route and having everyone's best interests at heart! (That reminds us of the Subaru Solterra....) What Does the Sweetbriar Nature Center Offer? The Sweetbriar Nature Center has over 6 different hiking trails to explore the many terrains of Long Island! The Volunteer Garden is a native-based garden surrounded by stained glass windows and seasonal, vibrant greenery that is tended to by volunteers. Thank you so much to the Long Islanders who dedicate their freetime to making both Smithtown and Long Island a prettier, healthier place to live! View this post on Instagram A post shared by ECSS Sweetbriar Wildlife Rehab (@sweetbriarnaturecenter) The Butterfly Vivarium is open from June 10th, 2023 to September. Children, adults and seniors can enjoy viewing these fairy-like creatures up close and carefully! The Discovery Area is open year round. This is an outdoor play-area is for those who would enjoy spending time in Sweetbriar's sandbox, hobbit-house, see-saw, slide, outdoor painting and music station. The Reptile Room is all about slinking, slimy sidekicks! This room is located inside of the Sweetbriar Nature Center and is home to many scaly and slippery friends. From snakes to snapping turtles, this room is full of surprises! At the Sweetbriar Nature Center, the Art Center offers various events, classes and instructionals. Check their available Art Events through their website here. The Rainforest Room is a relaxing, jungle-themed room where curious adults and courageous children can find exploration! The Sweetbriar Photo Club is actively accepting members and is described as "the camera club for everyone"! Founded in 1997 by Ed Sambolin, the Sweetbriar Photo Club meets in-person at Sweetbriar Nature Center and online via Zoom. This welcoming group of casual photography fans has talents ranging in all levels, from beginner to experienced. "Our club enjoys educational activities, guest speakers, occasional weekend field trips, photo critiques and more...We feel that learning from one another is key to advancing our photographic skills." - Sweetbriar Photo Club The Sweetbriar Photo Club is passionate about advancing their photographic skills, sharing experiences, meeting people with similar interests and hobbies and bringing their own vision and opinions into the Photography Club! The Sweetbriar Photo Club works closely with the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and every month members can participate in the PSA's Monthly Judging. To join the Sweetbriar Photo Club, follow this link! Volunteering at Sweetbriar Nature Center View this post on Instagram A post shared by ECSS Sweetbriar Wildlife Rehab (@sweetbriarnaturecenter) Internships are available at Sweetbriar Nature Center! As some small animals require a grand amount of assistance, some requiring feeding every 15-20 minutes from dusk-dawn. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ECSS Sweetbriar Wildlife Rehab (@sweetbriarnaturecenter) The Sweetbriar Nature Center offers informative programs for our local community! Whether it be a: Virtual Program, School Program, Library Program, Adult Program, Scout Program, Meeting Animals via Zoom, Animal Encounters and Wildlife Experiences, Children's Environmental Education Days and Weeks or Birthday Parties, the Sweetbriar Nature Center is excited for all ages to partake in their natural science education services! Submit your Program and Party Deposit online through their website! If you have any questions in regards to their informative offerings, you can request a program today! How Did We Join Forces? Competition Subaru of Smithtown had the incredible opportunity to take a tour of the Sweetbriar Nature Center! Thanks to the generosity of the Sweetbriar Nature Center, our employees experienced touring the majestic and historical home of Vail and Edith Blydenburgh, the Sweetbriar Center's grounds, viewing fragile little baby animals, learning about our local environment, were taught where various critters call home, took a tour of the Butterfly Garden before it was open to the public and even got to set a baby rabbit free! Thank you so much to the Sweetbriar Nature Center for their generosity. It was an amazing experience being your guests! The 2023 Butterfly & Bird Festival View this post on Instagram A post shared by ECSS Sweetbriar Wildlife Rehab (@sweetbriarnaturecenter) The Butterfly & Bird Festival took place on June 10th from 10am-4pm! The entire day was full of awesomely educational and entertaining events! Competition Subaru of Smithtown was so proud to be an avid supporter and sponsor! This celebration marks their yearly launch of the open-to-the-public Butterfly Vivarium! As the Sweetbriar Nature Center is a non-profit organization, this event is equally as important for its humans as this is one of their biggest fundraising events of the year! View this post on Instagram A post shared by ECSS Sweetbriar Wildlife Rehab (@sweetbriarnaturecenter) Everyone in attendance browsed crafted goods from local vendors, enjoyed tasty food from local food trucks and listened to and watched the talented musical performances from Native American dancers and singers from the Shinnecock Nation! Additionally, residents were able to stop by the Sweetbriar Nature Center to see the ALL-ELECTRIC Subaru Solterra up close and in person! Future Events with the Sweetbriar Nature Center The Sweetbriar Nature Center offers many exciting events throughout the year! Although some of these are weeks aways, Competition Subaru of Smithtown suggests signing up as soon as you confirm your desired attendance. *Events may sell out!* Click the event you're curious about to be led to the event's full information. Even though several of these events are a handful of days away, a large majority of the events Sweetbriar offers are already sold out! As of right now, June 20th, all of the above events are still accepting participants! Our passionate community loves coming together to help love the Earth, better our community and beautify our one and only environment! We hope everyone who partakes has an incredible time for an even better cause! We cannot thank the like-minded individuals enough for constantly and consistently supporting the Sweetbriar Nature Center. Previous Events with Sweetbriar Nature Center To gather further insight in regards to what a continued treasure the Sweetbriar Nature Center is for Smithtown, St. James and the Long Island community, Competition Subaru of Smithtown would love to shine some light on their previous fundraising and open-to-the-public events! View this post on Instagram A post shared by ECSS Sweetbriar Wildlife Rehab (@sweetbriarnaturecenter) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ECSS Sweetbriar Wildlife Rehab (@sweetbriarnaturecenter) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ECSS Sweetbriar Wildlife Rehab (@sweetbriarnaturecenter) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ECSS Sweetbriar Wildlife Rehab (@sweetbriarnaturecenter) Aside from the annual opening of their Butterfly Vivarium, Sweetbriar Nature Center offers many themed events throughout the seasons! We are so lucky to have such an eco-friendly gem nestled perfectly on the best Island possible! We wholeheartedly thank every employee, intern, volunteer and visitor of the Sweetbriar Nature Center! This grand safe haven would not be possible without the dedication and passion of all of those involved! How You Can Help- It Comes Naturally! You can aid the Sweetbriar Nature Center in multiple ways! From volunteering, donating, memberships, sponsoring, visiting the center, interning, and more, all hands are welcomed aboard deck to help coddle the cutest critters! There is always a great reason to visit the Sweetbriar Nature Center- there is always something exciting happening! From the wild wildlife, to the organized events, programs and Discovery Weeks, the Sweetbriar Nature Center 's doors are almost always open! To gain more education, we suggest following the Sweetbriar Nature Center on Instagram. With almost daily posts, updates and informative captions, supporting our close-knit community is a lot easier when you're informed! While you're there, you can follow Competition Subaru of Smithtown on Instagram as well as Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin! Thank you once more to the Sweetbriar Nature Center for all of their dedication, hard-work and immense passion for our environment and for every living thing that residents in it! Join Sweetbriar Nature Center in exuding eco-friendliness effortlessly with a Subaru Solterra today!

Competition Subaru of Smithtown is proud to announce our participation in the Subaru Share The Love Event for another consecutive year! The Subaru Share the Love Event took place between November 17, 2022 and January 3, 2023. Competition Subaru was emblazoned to support such incredible local charities: the Stony Brook Children's Hospital and Paws of War. Competition Subaru and Subaru of America are proud to announce our support for four national charities: ASPCA, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Meals On Wheels and the National Park Foundation. We are equally as excited to support all of these incredible charities and make Long Island, New York an even more magical place to live! Stony Brook Children's Hospital Competition Subaru of Smithtown is honored to support the Stony Brook Children's Hospital located near Saint James, Nesconset and Centereach, New York! Stony Brook Children's Hospital is one of the most advanced pediatric care facilities in the Northeastern region of the United States. Stony Brook Children's Hospital has more than 180 pediatric specialists and physicians available in 30 pediatric specialties. The talented staff are extremely skilled and prepared for routine assessments, complex medical interventions, pediatric traumas, ill children and other unfortunate and scary circumstances. For the year of 2023, the donations raised for the Stony Brook Children's Hospital were doubled from a generous anonymous donor! This philanthropic hero is affiliated with the hospital but does not want to be named. This secret donor is simply giving Stony Brook Hospital a grander chance at helping little ones in need. The donations that were doubled for Stony Brook Hospital will be going towards a brand new Children's Emergency Room! Paws of War Competition Subaru of Smithtown is also eager and honored to support Paws of War, a local animal shelter that places dogs into mainly military homes to provide independence and love for our United States Military Veterans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PawsOfWar (@pawsofwar) Paws of War works all over the Long Island area, from Central Islip to Sound Beach, and from Mount Sinai to Middle Island. Paws of War is constantly working hard to find furry-friends their forever home with someone very, very special! The majority of dogs that are up for adoption through Paws of War actually do not hail from Long Island, New York. These passionate, friendly pups are rescued from overseas and are brought back to Saint James, New York to find a new life full of love, safety and compassion. It is our absolute honor to announce that Competition Subaru of Smithtown and Subaru of America have raised $15,804 for Paws of War! It is truly a blessing to continue to support such a wonderful non-profit charity. Through donations amassed by our wonderful Long Island, Selden and Lake Grove community, Paws of War is able to be there to support our incredibly brave and courageous service-members as well as their furry-best friends, the animals they love to love. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PawsOfWar (@pawsofwar) Thank you so much to our selfless and generous Subie Community for joining us in the rewarding opportunity to Share The Love! Competition Subaru of Smithtown cherishes our Long Island family and strives everyday to make the St. James and Smithtown area as well as the entirety of the Nassau and Suffolk counties as successful and wholesome as possible! Thank you once more everyone for all of your dedication in this special Subaru mission. From everyone at Competition Subaru, we are looking forward to aiding Coram, Islandia and all of Long Island. We will see you at the next Subaru Share The Love season!

We've started the springtime with a flightful pep in our step by hosting the Competition Subaru of Smithtown Cars & Coffee Event for 2023! Competition Subaru of Smithtown loves Long Island, our local Subaru community and hosting wonderful free-to-the-public events for all of the above! As More Than a Car Company, Competition Subaru of Smithtown takes immense pride in having an extremely active involvement in the local Long Island and Subaru Community! It is with great pride that Competition Subaru of Smithtown had the incredible opportunity to host the Competition Subaru Cars & Coffee Event for 2023! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Competition Subaru (@competitionsubaru) Everyone spent Sunday morning peacefully and enjoyed spending quality time relishing in the stunningly warm weather while gazing upon awesome Subaru vehicles! Competition Subaru could not have asked for a more beautiful day with better company! We cannot thank everyone enough for taking the time to attend. A grand shout-out and a massive thank you to Bean's Bagels, a local bakery found within St. James, New York, for feeding our amazing guests and helping make our event that much more wonderful, tasty and successful! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bagels St James LI (@beansbagels) To see every single angle from our awe-inspiring and energizing Cars & Coffee event, check out our Facebook page and see the entire album here!  For the newest pictures, videos and updates from Competition Subaru, follow our Instagram page here! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Competition Subaru (@competitionsubaru) For now, keep your ears to the ground for all details in regards to our 2023 Subaru WRX Rallycross Event. If you haven't heard, Competition Subaru of Smithtown will be hosting our second annual Competition Subaru WRX Rallycross Event occuring on August 17th, 2023! Mark your calendars and prepare to shine your favorite Subaru! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Competition Subaru (@competitionsubaru) The end of 2022 and the first months of 2023 has been full of such incredible events, memories and moments for Competition Subaru and our passionate Subaru community! Once again, thank you so very much to the incredible Long Islanders, Subaru Community and friends and family of Competition Subaru for spending their free-time in St. James, New York, and for making such heartwarming memories with us! We look forward to many more events this year, we are eager to see you on August 17th for our Subaru WRX Rallycross Car Show at Competition Subaru of Smithtown!