GNYADA October 2014 Newsletter

James E. Farley Remembered

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A vocal member of the Board, he was involved in many decisions facing the retail auto industry in New York throughout the past quar- ter century. He was involved in many of GNYADA’s key events from the groundbreaking ceremony of GNYADAWhitestone headquar- ters in 1986 to the opening of the Center for Automotive Education & Training in 2005. Jim was the owner of G/C Volks- wagen of New Hyde Park, NY. As Chairman of the New York International Automobile Show Committee when the Show moved from the Coliseum to the newly con- structed Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, he was instrumental in help- ing turn the Show from a popular regional event into the globally important affair that it is today. Nassau County Department of Health inspectors have visited deal- erships to ensure that the dealership has posted its Toxic and Hazardous Material Storage, Handling and Control “Standard Operating Procedure” (SOP). Article XI of the Nassau Public Health Ordinance provides that no one can store toxic or hazardous materials without: 1 Establishing an acceptable SOP for handling of those materials, and 2 Posting a copy of that SOP in all areas where hazardous materials are used and/or stored. 17

He worked hard as a member of many GNYADA committees, including Education, Government Relations, Long Range Planning, and Public Relations, to promote, support, and defend the industry that he loved. Jim was a staunch advo- cate for dealers’ rights, especially when it came to the Franchise Protection Law in New York State. He battled his franchisor in a suc- cessful effort to establish dealers’ rights for proper warranty reim- bursements. On behalf of the Board of Directors, fellow GNYADA members, and staff, we express our heartfelt condolences to the Farley family for their loss.

GNYADA sadly notes the passing of Jim Farley on Friday, August 22, 2014. Mr. Farley joined the GNYADA Board of Directors in 1981 and was instrumental in rein- vigorating the Association to reflect the rapidly changing needs of the retail automobile industry.

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Nassau Checking Dealers’ Toxic Materials SOPs

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Arthur La Fres, 81, former owner of La Fres Ford on September 29, 2014. He was a member of GNYADA from 1986-2002. Mr. La Fres is survived by his nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by his wife. La Fres Ford was the largest supplier of Ford taxis for NYC. On behalf of the Board and members of GNYADA, we express our heartfelt condo- lences to the La Fres family and their friends for their loss.

the Service and Parts departments and wherever else the dealership stores hazardous or toxic materials. Aboveground Storage Tanks Article XI is the same section of the law that requires permits for above- ground storage tanks, and regulates the issuance of those permits. Permits are not transferrable, and new owners of facilities need to apply for a new permit. They may operate under the existing permit until such time as the new permit application has been granted or denied. For more information on how to get your storage tanks “permitted,” call Susan Bieber at GNYADA, 718.746.5900.

Those notices should be posted in

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The Newsletter • October 2014

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