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Northeastern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine
Pennsylvania First Responders Learn New Rescue Skills Through NABC First F.R.E.E.™ Program
More than 50 first responders from fire departments in Womelsdorf, PA, and surrounding areas gathered May 14 for a hands-on demonstration of the latest techniques in emergency vehicle extrication, preparing them to provide the best response for car accident victims, all thanks to the National Auto Body Council® (NABC) F.R.E.E.™ program, D & R Auto Body, Farmers Insurance and HURST Jaws ofLife.
NABC Recycled Rides® Program Donates Refurbished Vehicle to Pennsylvania Mother
On May 13, a deserving Brookhaven, PA, woman experienced a life-changing event---the presentation of a vehicle to provide her independence and the ability to work and take care of her two sons---thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides® program, along with car donor Hertz and collision repair partner CARSTAR Fred Beans Doylestown.
Hyundai Hope, Gary Rome Hyundai Donate $25,000 to Combat Hunger
Hyundai Motor North America's corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, and Gary Rome Hyundai recently donated a total of $25,000 to two local food banks in Holyoke, MA, to combat food insecurity in the surrounding communities during Gary Rome Hyundai's 25th anniversary celebration.
Stroudsburg, PA, Auto Shop Sees Improvements in Shortage Crisis
Written by Sydney Kostus, PA Home Page
This is an update to a story first reported in January involving a Stroudsburg, PA, auto body shop overwhelmed by supply chain issues.
2 Arrested, 2 Wanted in Catalytic Converter Theft in Glen Cove, NY: Police
Written by Alessia Grunberger, Patch
Authorities say they arrested two of the four men who stole catalytic converters from vehicles in the Glen Cove, NY, area.
New York Auto Insurance Regulation Change Sought
Written by Steve Bittenbender, The Center Square
More than 20 business organizations sent a letter to New York’s state senators on May 9 urging them to repeal an auto insurance regulation in place since 1978 they say is outdated.
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EVgo Selected as EV Charging Network Provider for Portland, ME
EVgo Inc., the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) and first powered by 100% renewable electricity, on May 10 announced it was selected as the City of Portland’s partner to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure on city-owned property.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Youth of the Year Winner Awarded New Corolla by Toyota
Brianna P. was introduced to the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol, CT, at age 9, timid and unsure of what her future held.
New Jersey to Spend $10 Million to Address Skyrocketing Car Theft
Written by Elizabeth Puckett, Motorious
In 2021, 14,230 cars were stolen in New Jersey, and data from the first quarter of 2022 shows a 37% increase.
$5,000 Awarded to NORTHEAST Attendees
Ten attendees at the NORTHEAST® 2022 Automotive Services Show walked away $500 richer, thanks to a fun and exciting contest that was a win-win for show-goers and exhibitors.