We have all been through a trying eighteen months, and I am excited to FINALLY welcome you back to our favorite convention destination for five days of education, networking and fun!  The NYSADA Operations Committee agrees this year’s meeting, being held at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas November 10-14th promises to be the best yet for our dealers and their families! Furthermore, NYSADA Staff is working very closely with the Atlantis leadership team in making the safety and health of our attendees a top priority for this event.

The abnormal 2021 legislative session ended on June 10, with the Capitol closed to visitors and many legislators participating remotely during the session proceedings.  Despite those circumstances, the Legislature passed over 600 bills during the final two weeks of session.  High-profile legislative items, such as the Adult Survivors Act, anti-harassment legislation, wage theft, and changes to the structure of the MTA were not passed.  Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins left open the possibility that the Senate would return later in the year to wrap up unfinished business.  It is possible that the Assembly may also reconvene later this year...

Recently, NYSADA held its Summer Board Meeting at the Sagamore Hotel in Bolton Landing. Here are the highlights of the Board meeting: Special Guest DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder addressed the Board. Commissioner Schroeder was very upbeat and cordial towards the Board. He explained that he and President Vancavage had established a good relationship and that President Vancavage knew how to get things done in Albany. The Commissioner discussed..