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Proudly supporting NYACS since 2002. Here’s to another 40 years!

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orty years is more than an anniversary. It is a testament to the strength of an industry that has adapted, innovated, and served New Yorkers through decades of change. As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the people, businesses, and partnerships that have made NYACS what it is today and look ahead with the same sense of purpose that inspired its founding. Since 1986, NYACS has been the voice of New York's convenience store industry. Together, our retailer and supplier members have navigated changing consumer expectations, new technologies, economic challenges, and an ever-evolving legislative and regulatory landscape. Through it all, one thing has remained constant: Convenience stores are woven into the fabric of the communities they serve. Like many New Yorkers, some of my earliest memories of convenience stores are personal ones. Every week, my dad and I would stop at our local Stewart's Shop to return our refillable milk jugs with their bright red handles. It was a simple errand, but to me it felt like an adventure. The reward was almost always an ice cream cone, and those few extra minutes together became memories that have stayed with me for decades. The refillable milk jugs may be gone, but the feeling isn't. Today's convenience stores still create those everyday moments that become lasting memories. They are where parents stop for an after-game treat, commuters grab their morning coffee, travelers ask for directions, neighbors catch up, and communities come together after storms and during emergencies. They are often the first business to open and the last to close. They are reliable, familiar, and deeply connected to those they serve. That community connection is what makes our industry so special, and it is what makes NYACS unique. For four decades, NYACS has worked to create a business environment where convenience retailers can succeed. Through

consistent engagement with state and local government, we have advocated for practical, balanced public policy on issues that matter most to our members, including tobacco and nicotine regulation, labor policy, alcohol sales, taxes, environmental requirements, and many other challenges facing convenience retailers. Our role has always been to ensure lawmakers understand the perspective of businesses that serve communities across New York. Advocacy is only part of our story. For 40 years, NYACS has brought retailers and suppliers together to learn, share ideas, and build lasting business relationships. Our trade shows, conferences, educational programs, and networking events have helped members discover new opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and grow their businesses. These accomplishments belong to generations of volunteer leaders, dedicated staff, engaged members, and industry partners who believed we are stronger together than we could ever be alone. Every board member who gave their time, every supplier who invested in the association, every retailer who shared their voice with policymakers, and every member who participated in NYACS helped shape the organization we celebrate today. As we reflect on our history, we also recognize that the convenience store industry continues to evolve. Technology is reshaping operations and customer expectations. Foodservice continues to expand. New products, new regulations, and changing consumer needs will require fresh ideas and strong leadership. NYACS will continue to evolve alongside our members. We remain committed to being a trusted advocate in Albany, a valuable resource for education and business growth, and a place where retailers and suppliers build relationships that strengthen the entire industry. We are investing in the next generation

Alison Ritchie NYACS President

of leaders while staying true to the principles that have guided this association for 40 years. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to former NYACS President Jim Calvin for bringing this commemorative yearbook to life. Jim dedicated many years to leading this association, and it is especially meaningful that he has returned to help preserve our history and celebrate this milestone with us. His passion for NYACS has left a lasting mark on our organization. As you turn these pages, I hope you see more than the history of an association. I hope you see the story of an industry built on service, resilience, and community. Most of all, I hope you see the people who have made NYACS what it is today and who will carry it forward tomorrow. Thank you for being part of our first 40 years. Because of the commitment of our members, volunteers, partners, and friends, I am confident the next 40 will be even stronger. Together, we will continue to advocate for our industry, support one another, and ensure that convenience stores remain an essential part of communities across New York. Welcome to the NYACS 40th Anniversary Yearbook, and thank you for celebrating this milestone with us.

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Yearbook Dedication The "student body" of NYACS proudly dedicates this yearbook to four trail-blazing entrepreneuurs who gave birth to our organization 40 years ago. Bob Seng (1923-2021), Dick Warrender (1929-2014), John MacDougall (1941-2014), and Kevin Noon (1947-) energetically molded NYACS into a vehicle for sharing convenience store industry knowldege and connections. Along the way, they infused NYACS with a camaraderie that has remained its hallmark for decades. As we begin the next 40 years of learning, advocacy, and togetherness, we salute these four founding fathers for setting NYACS on the right course.

Bob Seng

Dick Warrender

Kevin Noon

John MacDougall

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Welcome

Peter Elliott

Rachel Ciotti

Retail Board Chair

Associate Board Chair

Sonbyrne Sales

Altria Group

Dear Convenience Store Colleague: It's an honor for us to lead the New York Association of Convenience Stores in its 40th anniversary year. This is a time to reflect on the extraordinary people who have made NYACS such a vibrant organization, and to examine where our organization and our industry are headed. As we renew our commitment to keeping NYACS an indispensable source of leadership, representation, and connections for the trade, we hope you enjoy this compilation of memories and achievements. Thanks for your continued support of NYACS!

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NYACS President's Message Yearbook Dedication Welcome From Our Board Chairs 2026 Retail Board Roster 2026 Associate Board Roster NYACS Staff Past and Present 2026 Retail Member Roster Yearbook "Candid" Photos Tripi/MacDougall Award Recipients Yearbook "Candid" Photos 40 Years of Advocacy Yearbook "Candid" Photos Past Retail & Associate Board Chairs

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Yearbook "Candid" Photos Scholarship Recipients Yearbook "Candid" Photos NY Convenience Store Hall of Fame Yearbook "Candid" Photos 40 Things You Didn't Have 40 Years Ago 40 Milestone Dates in NYACS History Remembering Our Field Trip Yearbook “Candid” Photos Buyers Guide Past Speakers & Special Guests End Cap Signature Pages

This 40th anniversary yearbook was created and published by Jim Calvin, principal of Calvin Communications and retired President of NYACS. We thank Jim for helping preserve and celebrate four decades of NYACS history.

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2026 NYACS Retail Board Team

Case Marshall

Don Neugebauer

Pit Stop Convenience Trade Show / Prom Chair

Pompey Mall Treasurer / Statistician

Peter Elliott

Sonbyrne Sales Inc. Chairman / Team Captain

Ben Burds

Kunoco Food Marts

Sandro D'Introno Mirabito

Lenny Smith

Reid Stores dba Crosby's

Mike Boylan

Quick Chek Corp.

Mickey Jamal

Michael Clifford Cliff's Local Markets

Tariq Khan

Lucas Duggan

United Refining Co. / Kwik Fill

Christian King

CPD Energy Corp.

Sentar Fuel Inc.

KNC Holdings Inc.

Brian Stone

Pat Suprenant

Dyson Williams

Delta Sonic Car Wash

Stewart's Shops

Dandy Mini Marts

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2026 NYACS Associate Board Team

Justin Borzomati

Rachel Ciotti

Reynolds Marketing Services Co. VICE CHAIR

Josh Altman

Mountain/Service Distributors

James Duke PMI USA

Denny McMichael

Rick Boyer Ellis Coffee

Kyle Feldman

Swisher SECRETARY

Sal Cerullo PepsiCo

Paide Foote

National Convenience Distributors

Maplewood Ice Co.

Rick Pajak

Lou Padzersky

Ultimate Sales & Service

Perfetti Van Melle

Matthew Rosenberg

Marcia Russo

Frito Lay

Dave Trent

Altria Group Distribution Co. CHAIR

Acosta

Tripifoods Inc.

Sean Searchfield

Empire Petroleum Services

Liz Conway

Anheuser Busch

Charles Irons

McLane Company

Tom Robson

Geloso Beverage Group

Phil Strong

Marathon Petroleum

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NYACS Staff, Present

Alison Ritchie

Misty Garafalo

President

Director of Member Engagement

NYACS Staff, Past

New York Association of Convenience Stores 130 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor Albany NY 12210

Dick Warrender

Connie Crane

Christine Bruck

Amy Baldovin

President Emeritus

President

Jim Calvin President

Phone: 518-432-1400 www.nyacs.org info@nyacs.org

Membership Coordinator

Vice President

Glenna Thurston

Membership Director

Thank You, Advertisers! Acosta Byrne Dairy Cliff's Local Markets Chestnut Group Empire Petroleum Services Geloso Beverage Harriton & Furrer, LLP HWY Partners Krispy Krunchy Chicken Mirabito Convenience Stores NOCO Dealer

Patriot Tank Lines Perry's Ice Cream Pit Stop Convenience PMI Prestige Petroleum Reynolds Marketing Services Co. Saxton Signs Sentar Fuel Stewart's Shops Inc. Tripifoods Inc. United Refining Co./ Kwik Fill

Kent Sopris President

Arezoo Hajighorbani Legislative Coordinator

Patricia Bowes

Events Coordinator

Cheryl Webster

Director of Member Svcs

Ann Ammann

Membership Consultant

Vicki Morrell

Membership Coordinator

Stephanie Collins Administrative Asst.

Yvonne Shaw

Events Consultant

Harriton & Furrer --1

Congratulations to NYACS on 40 Years of Service

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Coloney Centre Inc.

Everson Dairy Inc.

Kenyon’s Variety

Bennett Family Stores LLC

CPD Group

Foam & Wash

Klee Corporation

Free Style Mercantile

Kless Boys Full Service LLC

Mr. Rajpreet Aujla NYACS Member for 2 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Jefferson

Mr. Craig Bennett NYACS Member for 6 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Jefferson

BRV Singh/Lake Street Valero

Mr. Bhajan Singh NYACS Member for 21 Years NY Store Count: 2 NY Counties: Orange

Byrne Dairy and Deli

Mr. Peter Elliott NYACS Member for 24 Years NY Store Count: 75 NY Counties: Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Oswego, Steuben, Wayne, Yates

C Store Inc.

Mr. John DeLeo NYACS Member for 39 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Erie

Central Snack Mart Corp. Mr. Masroor Malik NYACS Member for 4 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Westchester

Champs Mini Mart LLC

Mr. Corey Champlin NYACS Member for 7 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Orleans

Cliff’s Local Market

Mr. Michael Clifford NYACS Member for 40 Years NY Store Count: 20 NY Counties: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga

Mr. Mark Coloney NYACS Member for 20 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Fulton Mr. Mickey Jamal NYACS Member for 26 Years NY Store Count: 45 NY Counties: Albany, Bronx, Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Westchester

Cumberland Farms

Mr. Ryan Gaetz NYACS Member for 32 Years NY Store Count: 86 NY Counties: Statewide

D and R Convenience Corner

Mr. Paul Hermansky NYACS Member for 20 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Onondaga

Dandy Mini Marts Inc.

Mr. Duane Phillips NYACS Member for 36 Years NY Store Count: 29 NY Counties: Allegany, Broome, Chemung, Cortland, Onondaga, Ontario, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Yates

Delta Sonic Car Wash

Mr. Jamie Galus NYACS Member for 35 Years NY Store Count: 18 NY Counties: Erie, Monroe, Niagara, Onondaga

Dunco Inc.

Ms. Sheila Duncan NYACS Member for 10 Years NY Store Count: 8 NY Counties: Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady

Mr. Don Case NYACS Member for 10 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Ontario Mr. Gary Baright NYACS Member for 27 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Dutchess Ms. Deborah Free NYACS Member for 8 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Monroe

Freeway Grocery

Ms. Jessica Shultz NYACS Member for 21 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Jefferson

Global Partners LP

Mr. Drew Carlson NYACS Member for 38 Years NY Store Count: 24 NY Counties: Statewide

Haver’s Circle K

Ms. Kelly Haver Volo NYACS Member for 9 Years NY Store Count: 2 NY Counties: Oneida

Hogan’s Hut LTD

Ms. Leah Stow NYACS Member for 2 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Chautauqua

Joey’s Northside Grocery

Mr. Joe Nicosia NYACS Member for 36 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Wayne

Jolly Farmer Enterprises Inc.

Cameron VanNorman NYACS Member for 8 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Tioga

Mr. Billy Kenyon NYACS Member for 38 Years NY Store Count: 6 NY Counties: Erie, Niagara Mr. Joe Klee NYACS Member for 4 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Ontario

Mr. Mark Kless NYACS Member for 1 Year NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Cattaraugus

KNC Holdings Inc.

Mr. Christian King NYACS Member for 18 Years NY Store Count: 3 NY Counties: Albany, Warren

Kunoco Food Mart

Mr. Ben Burds NYACS Member for 32 Years NY Store Count: 4 NY Counties: St. Lawrence

Kwik Fill/Red Apple

Mr. Lucas Duggan NYACS Member for 40 Years NY Store Count: 160 NY Counties: Statewide

M & J Sojda LLC

Mr. Jerry Sojda NYACS Member for 6 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: St. Lawrence

Mad Hatters Hideaway Smoke Shop

Mr. Nicholas Stebbins NYACS Member for 1 Year NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Monroe

Main Street Station

Ms. Nikki Gawron NYACS Member for 1 Year NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Erie

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Congratulations to the New York Association of Convenience Stores on its 40th anniversary! Reynolds American is proud to partner with you.

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Mr. John DeMeo NYACS Member for 5 Years NY Store Count: 2 NY Counties: Nassau, Westchester

Mirabito Convenience Stores

Mr. Sandro DIntrono NYACS Member for 36 Years NY Store Count: 104 NY Counties: Statewide

Mountain Mart Stores

Ms. Nancy Monette NYACS Member for 12 Years NY Store Count: 10 NY Counties: Clinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence

Navjot Mart Inc.

Mr. Ranvir Singh NYACS Member for 8 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Ulster

Northside Deli LLC

Mr. David Stupp NYACS Member for 5 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Genesee

Phinney Holdings / The Victorian

Ms. Alexei Hopseker NYACS Member for 24 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Jefferson

Pit Stop Convenience Stores

Pompey Mall Inc.

Mr. Donald Neugebauer NYACS Member for 13 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Onondaga

Prestige Petroleum Corp.

Mr. Frank Hessari NYACS Member for 26 Years NY Store Count: 2 NY Counties: Orange

QuickChek Corporation

Mr. Michael Boylan NYACS Member for 21 Years NY Store Count: 16 NY Counties: Orange, Ulster

R/B Development of Hornell Inc.

Ms. Sherry Pease NYACS Member for 7 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Steuben

Raj Petroleum

Mr. Sarbjeet Sahota NYACS Member for 9 Years NY Store Count: 2 NY Counties: Albany, Rensselaer, Ulster

Ra-Menes Food & Gas LLC

Mr. Johnny Pertillar NYACS Member for 2 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Onondaga

Reid Reid Stores Inc. dba Crosby’s

Mr. Case Marshall NYACS Member for 30 Years NY Store Count: 17 NY Counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Ontario, Tompkins, Wayne

Mr. Lenny Smith NYACS Member for 40 Years NY Store Count: 75 NY Counties: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming

PJ Hyde and Son Inc.

Reinhardt Corp.

Mr. Bill Kelting NYACS Member for 21 Years NY Store Count: 3 NY Counties: Essex, Franklin

Mr. Dan Mattice NYACS Member for 32 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Schoharie

Rhinebeck Convenience Stores

Mr. Richard Matthies NYACS Member for 28 Years NY Store Count: 2 NY Counties: Dutchess

RL Vallee Inc.

Mr. Scott Rasnake NYACS Member for 17 Years NY Store Count: 8 NY Counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin

ROBO Enterprises

Mr. Thomas Beichner NYACS Member for 36 Years NY Store Count: 4 NY Counties: Chautauqua

Sentar Fuel Company

Mr. Tariq Khan NYACS Member for 20 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Nassau, Suffolk

Short’s Convenience Stores Inc.

Mr. Harold Short NYACS Member for 25 Years NY Store Count: 3 NY Counties: Allegany

South Cairo Country Store LLC

Mr. Ankur Purani NYACS Member for 1 Year NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Greene

Spike’s Pizza & Grocery

Ms. Denise Richards NYACS Member for 10 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Otsego

Steve’s Convenience Inc.

Mr. Steven Bauman NYACS Member for 23 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Monroe

Stewart’s Shops Corp.

Mr. Pat Suprenant NYACS Member for 13 Years NY Store Count: 354 NY Counties: Statewide

Strong Oil Company

Mr. David Hawke NYACS Member for 9 Years NY Store Count: 2 NY Counties: Suffolk

Sunoco LP

Mr. Alan Rogers NYACS Member for 35 Years NY Store Count: 94 NY Counties: Statewide

The Briad Group

Mr. Craig Schwartau NYACS Member for 1 Year NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Broome

The Country Store

Mr. Richard Scales NYACS Member for 33 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Oneida

The Little Supermarket

Mr. Cliff Holzer NYACS Member for 26 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Essex

Valentine Fuels LLC

Mr. Edward Valentine NYACS Member for 10 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Jefferson

Verona Oil Co. Inc.

Ms. Helena-Rae Mootz NYACS Member for 40 Years NY Store Count: 25 NY Counties: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Sullivan, Ulster

WEM Holdings / Fulton Save A Lot

Mr. James Mirabito NYACS Member for 2 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Oswego

Y-Hill Express LLC

Mr. Robert Barnes Jr. NYACS Member for 38 Years NY Store Count: 1 NY Counties: Oneida

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Right, making a toast to the late Carl Tripi of Tripifoods during the 2005 NYACS Chairman's Banquet are Kevin Noon, Carl's sons Joseph Tripi Jr. and Gregory Tripi, Mark Sidebottom, and John MacDougall. Above, Herb Sliter is on the ball during a NYACS golf tournament.

Above, Steve Agnello facilitates a NYACS strategy session on how to convince the State of New York to halt cigarette tax evasion in New York. Right, NYACS dignitaries mark its 5th anniversary in 1991. Lower right, enjoying the 2015 NYACS Brewfest in Saratoga, from left, Mike McCarthy of Reid Petroleum, Doug Storch of Gulf Oil, and Michael Newman of NOCO Express. Below, in an apparent case of oversampling, the NYACS Convention Committee concludes its tour of the Genesee Brewery in Rochester.

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John MacDougall Leadership Award Recipients Named for the late President of Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes and co-founder of NYACS, the John MacDougall Leadership Award honors an individual or retail or supplier company who demonstrates leadership and success in the C-store industry, commitment to relationship building, and active involvement in NYACS. 2017 Case Marshall

2022 Peter Tamburro

2018 Tripifoods Inc.

2023 Doug Galli

Pit Stop Convenience

Cliff's Local Markets

Reid Stores dba Crosby's

2019 Mickey Jamal

Chestnut Petroleum

Carl Tripi Award Recipients Named in memory of the late Chairman of Tripifoods Inc., the Carl Tripi Award honors “low-profile, high-impact” contributions to NYACS and the convenience store industry. 2006 Carol Taylor Taylor’s Mini Mart

Ted Marshall

Pit Stop Convenience

2007 Ned Dewey

Reinhardt Corp.

2008 Steve Altman

Mountain/Service Distributors

2010 Joseph Mirabito

Mirabito Energy Group

2012 Jim Clifford

Clifford Fuel Co. Inc.

2013 Fran Duskiewicz

Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes

2015 Mike Deuser Tripifoods Inc.

2017 Bill Dunn Swisher

2019 Paul Reid

The Reid Companies

2022 Molly Slingerland Altria Client Services Inc.

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Above, representatives of NYACS member businesses and organizations pose at the Trade Show with certificates they received from NYACS commemorating their milestone anniversaries in 2006 -- NYACS' 20th anniversary. Below, chef Tony Cascino of Global Partners' Alltown Fresh conducts a food service workshop for retail members attending the 2022 NYACS Trade Show at the New York State Fairgrounds.

At right, nobody's safe when Phil Loht, left, of James F. Havice Inc. is dealing the cards. Albert Smith, foreground, of Shortstop Delis and Mindy Marshall, center, of Pit Stop Convenience Stores are placing blackjack bets using "funny money" during a Casino Night at the NYACS Trade Show in Rochester in 1999.

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Above, looking the part at the NYACS 2009 "Motorcycle Rally" Trade Show Welcome Party are, L-R, Joe Russo and John Driscoll of Anheuser Busch and Chris Taylor of Taylor's Mini Mart. Below, trackside at "NYACS Day at the Races" at Saratoga are, L-R, Scott Wexler of Ostroff Associates and Molly Slingerland and David Sutton of Altria Corp.

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NYACS Has Supported

NYACS Has Opposed

 Higher cigarette minimum markups  Repeal of costly fire suppression mandate  Sales of ready-to-drink cocktails by C-stores  Full, fair cigarette/motor fuel tax collection  Higher lottery commissions for retailers  Credit/debit card swipe fee reforms  Regulating vape shops like tobacco stores  Incentives for responsible retailing practices  Expedited temporary beer permits  Outlawing underage tobacco possession  Exempting smaller stores from Bottle Bill  Simplifying sales taxability of products  Preserving small-store SNAP eligibility  Small business insurance relief  Cash rounding to nickels in absence of pennies

 Higher tobacco product taxes  Gotcha-style alcohol enforcement  Tobacco signage restrictions  Duplicative local tobacco licensing  Ban on plastic carryout bags  Expansion of Bottle Bill  Excessive product warning labels  'Obesity tax' on sugared beverages  Mandatory backup generators  Gas price signage regulations  Ambiguous price gouging laws  Tobacco and nicotine flavor bans  Online sale of New York Lottery tickets  Ban on criminal background checks  Laws to reduce licensed tobacco premises  Funding for Work Opportunity Tax Credit  Ban on algorithmic pricing

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40 Years

of Advocacy Whether it's the state Capitol in Albany or the County Courthouse in your community, NYACS is there year-round to make sure the collective voice of the convenience store industry is heard. New York politicians are too quick to interfere with our motor fuel, alcoholic beverage, tobacco, lottery, and other key product categories, and too inclined to ignore regulatory double standards that unfairly place our businesses at a disadvantage. That's why our office is two blocks from the state Capitol. Our staff monitors new legisation on a daily basis and communicates our positions to state and local elected officials. Where mutually beneficial, we form alliances with other trade associations and industry leaders to broaden support (or Right, then-NYACS President Dick Warrender greets thenNew York State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno at a NYACS function in Albany.

Left, a NYACS delegation, including Tom Purcell of McLane and Matt Paduano of Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes, visits then-Central New York Assembly Member Bill Magee, second from right, in the Capitol.

Right, then-NYACS President Jim Calvin testifies at a state Senate budget hearing at the state Capitol.

NYACS President Alison Ritchie leads a press conference at the state Capitol in Albany in March 2026 opposing an ill-advised new state tax on nicotine pouches that ultimately was passed by Governor Hochul and the state Legislature.

oppostion) on a major issue. But for 40 years, the biggest asset to our legislative program has been the willingness of individual NYACS members to engage their representatives at the state and local levels. Behind the scenes, we have professional lobbyists helping us track legislation, mold our messaging, prioritize competing issues, schedule meetings with legislators and staff, address the media, and provide us with up-to-the-minute developments. With these building blocks in place, NYACS is well equipped to fight the fights that continually arise in Albany and local communities across New York State.

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Below, a group from United Refining Company's Kwik Fill Red Apple division gathers at a NYACS reception. L-R are Mary Rideout, Tim Wiant, John Schwanke, Dolores DiBello, Laura Jordan, Becky Dintrono, Beth Caldwell, and Cliff Brazie.

Above, L-R, Meg Clifford of Clifford Fuel Co. and Joe and Rosemary Mirabito of Mirabito Energy Products at the 2015 Fall Conference in Saratoga Springs. Below, at same event, L-R, Tim Lynch of HP Hood, Mickey Jamal of CPD Energy, Rich Thompson of Pepsi, Matt Paduano of CST Brands/Nice N Easy, and Frito Lay’s Don Castronovo.

Above, enjoying a NYACS Fall Conference, L-R, are Bill Tencza, Monster Energy; Denny McMichael, Ultimate Sales; Marcia Russo, Acosta; Jim Van Dyke, McLane Company; and Rick Pajak, Perfetti Van Melle.

Left, fearless golfers take to the links at the NYACS Chairmen's Open. Case Marshall, Pit Stop Convenience; Denny McMichael, Ultimate Sales; Pat Sargent, Wright Beverage Distributors; and Mike Cooney, Mike's Hard Lemonade. Below, George Rogers and Bob Ray are ready for customers at the Crowley Foods booth at the NYACS Trade Show.

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NYACS Retail Board Chairs The Retail Board is the governing body of NYACS 1986-87 Robert Seng, Busy Bee Stores 1988 John MacDougall, Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes 1989 Kevin Noon, K & K Food Mart 1990 Dawn Mitts, Alaskan Oil 1991 Howard Romines, Uni-Marts 1992 Kevin Fox, Sugar Creek Stores 1993 Steve Agnello, Village Mart 1994 Dennis Ryley, XtraMart/Mid Valley Oil 1996 Mark Sidebottom, MWS Enterprises 1997-99 Rene Patterson, Express Mart 2000-03 Albert Smith, Shortstop Deli 2003-04 Robert Newman, NOCO Express

Case Marshall, Pit Stop Convenience Andrea Baker, Taylor’s Mini Mart Gary Mikutel, XtraMart Convenience Peter Conley, United Refining Co. Michael Newman, NOCO Express LLC Peter Tamburro, Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes 2015-17 Doug Galli, Reid Stores Inc./Crosby's 2017-18 Dennis Kemmeter, United Refining Co. 2019-20 Steve Kuno, Kunoco Food Mart 2021-22 Doug Galli, Reid Stores Inc./Crosby’s 2022-23 Case Marshall, Pit Stop Convenience 2023-25 Christian King, KNC Holdings Inc. 2025-26 Peter Elliott, Byrne Dairy & Deli 2004-06 2006-08 2008-10 2010-11 2011-13 2013-15

NYACS Associate Board Chairs

The Associate Board is an advisory body of leading supplier members 1987 Jim Curley, McLane Company 1988 Ron Dixon, Tripifoods Inc. 1989 Sherry Wright, Lorillard Tobacco 1980 Dick Chase, Genesee Brewing Co. 1991 Joe Arnold, Anheuser Busch Inc. 1992 James Havice, James F. Havice Inc. 1993 Herb Sliter, HJH Associates 1994 Barry Skolnick, Mountain/Service Dist 1995 Don Case, Paul deLima Co. 1996 LaFayette Jones III, Upstate Farms Co-op 1997 John Bailey, Bailey & Haskell Associates 1998 Joseph Tripi II, Tripifoods Inc. 1999-00 Howard Quoss, McLane Northeast 2000-01 Robert Ray, Crowley Foods Inc. 2001-02 Don Castronovo, Frito-Lay Inc. 2002-03 Jay Jones, High Falls Brewing Co. 2003-04 David Keeney, RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. 2004-05 Joe Callahan, C-Chex Compliance Co.

2005-06 Dan Finkle, Finkle Distributors Inc. 2006-07 Maura O’Toole, Bailey Haskell & LaLonde 2007-08 Tom Purcell, McLane Northeast 2008-09 Josh Altman, Mountain/Service Dist 2009-10 Dave Geary, Philip Morris USA 2010-11 John Driscoll, Anheuser Busch Inc. 2011-12 Kirk Leff, McLane Company 2012-13 Terry Pier, Swisher 2013-14 Mike Deuser, Tripifoods Inc. 2014-15 Brad Carlson, Altria Group Distribution 2015-16 Mark Hyzy, Pepsi Beverages Co. 2016-17 J. Burke FitzPatrick, HWY/Grant Sales 2017-18 Marcia Russo, Acosta 2019-20 Aron Johnson, Anheuser Busch 2021-22 Denny McMichael, Ultimate Sales 2022-24 Jim Kolb, Perry’s Ice Cream Co. 2025-26 Rachel Ciotti, Altria Group Distribution

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Above, Jim Clifford of Cliff's Local Markets is surrounded by family and company executives after being inducted into the New York Convenience Store Hall of Fame. Standing L-R are Dylan Lyon, Mike Clifford, Jimmy Clifford, Jim Clifford, Aida Mekic, Rick Miller, John Lytwynec, and Bill Laraby. Kneeling, Dylan Montana and Jeff Carpenter. Below, Kevin and Kathi Noon are 'interviewed' on the "red carpet" as they arrive for the "NYACS Goes Hollywood" welcome party at the 2007 Trade Show. Right, Swisher's Terry Pier, Kwik Fill's Marlene Druschel, and Mountain/Service's Bob Tatz register NYACS Chairmen's Open gollfers.

Left, L-R Dan Shanahan of Wilson Farms, Don Castronovo of Frito Lay, and Jamie Galus of Pepsi during a NYACS Fall Conference in Lake Placid. Right, Sarah Cudmore of Ciminelli Real Estate, Alison Ritchie of NYACS, Mike Collins of Swisher, and Christian King of KNC Holdings during the 2024 Fall Conference in Canandaigua.

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NYACS 40th ANNIVERSARY YEARBOOK 2026

Above, NYACS members learn about the Great Chain during a Fall Conference tour of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 2004. Below, NYACS staffer Glenna Thurston, RJR's Dave Keeney, and Nice N Easy's Ann Ammann "register people for golf." Right, NYACS Clam Meister Kevin Noon serves 'em up hot during a Fall Conference.

Left, Collamer Stop N Shop's Mike Wood meets New York Lottery personalities Ralph Buckley and Yolanda Vega at the 2008 Trade Show. Right, enjoying a boat cruise in Alex Bay are NYACS co-founder Bob Seng, left, and Tom Purcell of McLane Company.

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Above, L-R, Rick Klyzczek, NOCO Express; Eric Heiberg, Robert Burton Associates; Henry Bays, NOCO; and Gordie Bloom, Altadis, during the 2005 Fall Conference reception at Corning Glass Works. Below, John MacDougall and Dick Chase lead an impromptu sing-along during the 2001 Chairman's Banquet at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga.

26 NYACS 40th ANNIVERSARY YEARBOOK 2026 Chris Driscoll (1998)

Jessica Allen-Karn (2002)

Stephanie Doktor (2006)

Amanda Voorhis (2007)

Shortstop Deli

Taylor's Mini Mart

Kwik Serve

United Refining/Kwik Fill

Ithaca College Computer Science Major

The College of St. Rose Speech Pathology Major

Canisius College Business Major

Clarion University of PA Biology Major

Kristen Malette (1999)

Melissa Voorhis (2002)

Leeann Zimpfer (2008)

MLK Enterprises

United Refining/Kwik Fill

United Refining/Kwik Fill

LeMoyne College Accounting Major

Brett Weinstock (2000) Cazenovia College Advertising/Graphic Design Five Corners Mart

Edward Strasser Jr. (2000)

Buffalo State College Mathematics/Business Major NOCO Express

Lynn Langworthy (2000) SUNY Oswego Human Development Major Webster A-Plus

Nicholas Poitras (2001) Pennsylvania State University Business Management Major Tops/Wilson Farms

Jessica Masterson (2001) Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Major Cherry Plain Pantry

Drake University Secondary Education Major

Buffalo State College Elementary & Special Education Major

Melissa J. Lauser (2004)

Ethan Fowler (2023) earned a master’s degree in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, and now works for the Cyber Incident Response Team of the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services.

United Refining/Kwik Fill

Elise Kidd (2006)

United Refining/Kwik Fill

Mallorie Garlock (2003) Grove City College History Major

DeVeaux E-Z Shop Inc.

Jessica Coons (2004)

University of Hartford Elementary Education Major Alta East Inc.

Paul Smith's College Culinary Arts & Service Mgt Major

Jacqueline Denson (2005)

SUNY College at Fredonia Communications Major

McLane Northeast

Nicole Wheelock (2006)

Cayuga Community College Accounting Major

SUNY Brockport Social Work Major McLane Northeast

Amanda Holzer (2005)

Jaclyn Murdock (2001) Mohawk Valley Community College. Elementary Education Major United Refining Co.

Paul Stock Jr. (2002)

University of Charleston Business Administration Major Verona Oil Co.

Melissa Bungo (2008)

Bryan Voorhis (2003)

Mallary Griepsma (2005)

Jessica Masterson (2001 recipient) is a dual-credentialed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist who operates Buffalo Nutrition & Dietetics in Grand Island NY.

SUNY Empire State College Community/Human Services

SUNY Plattsburgh Political Science Major The Little Supermarket

Kelly Powers (2005)

SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry Environmental Biology Major McLane Northeast

Jessica Sidebottom (2005)

Reinhardt Corp.

SUNY Cortland Special/Childhood Education

Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes

Ian Mikutel (2007)

Rochester Institute of Techbology, Information Technology Major

Gianna Casale (2006) Casco Service

Mirabito Fuel Group

Timothy Wagner Jr. (2008) SUNY Buffalo, Film Major Grocery Delivery Service

Elissa King (2008)

St. Bonaventure University Business Finance Major Frito Lay Inc.

Kristina Samar (2008) University of Vermont Cultural Anthropology Major

XtraMart Convenience Stores

Katherine Hencken (2008) Onondaga Community College Applied Meteorology Major Mirabito Fuel Group

Jennifer Bonadonna (2009) Canisius College Psychology/Pre-Nursing Major Delta Sonic Car Wash

United Refining Co. of PA

Allen Light (2007) SUNY Oneonta Music Major

Buffalo State College Early Childhood Education Major

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Biochemistry/Biophysics Major

Providence College Education Major

Kerrie Leslie (2007)

Megan Clark (2006) Frito-Lay

Katerine Lee (2008)

Pennsylvania State University Mathematics/Economics Major

Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes

Nazareth College Studio Art Major

Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems

Xtra Mart Convenience Stores

James Madison University Economics Major MWS Enterprises Inc.

SUNY Buffalo, Exercise & Nutrition Science Major

Anthony Yates (2007)

Ian Mikutel (2007) is Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Copilot AI in Redmond, Washington.

United Refining/Kwik Fill

Courtney Kuno (2009)

Christopher Castronovo (2007)

Kunoco Food Mart

Monroe Community College Communications Major Frito-Lay

St. Lawrence University Art/Communication Major

Melissa Austin (2009) Utica College Physical Therapy Major

Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes

NYACS 40th ANNIVERSARY YEARBOOK 2026 Erin Flaherty (2009)

Chelsea Saxe (2013)

Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes

Delta Sonic Car Wash

Monroe Community College Dental Hygiene Major

Melinda Reed (2009)

Marist College, Education Major Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes

Ashley Wittlief (2010) Buffalo State College Education Major

Delta Sonic Car Wash

Darlene Adaszak (2010) Niagara Co. Community College X-Ray Technology Major

Buffalo State College Criminal Justice Major

Valerie Spaeth (2013)

Buffalo State College French Education/Spanish Major

Anna Valentine (2013)

LeMoyne College, Biology Major Valentine Stores

Hannah Jones (2014)

Cayuga Community College Nursing Major

Mirabito Convenience Stores

Jessica Smith (2010)

Rachel Brady (2014)

Sue's Pine Valley Busy Mart

Crowley Foods/HP Hood

Katherine Chmura (2010) The University of Akron E-Marketing & Advertising Major Delta Sonic Car Wash

Jennifer Schuss (2010) SUNY Cortland, English Major Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes

Alyssa Baumgartner (2011) University at Buffalo Speech & Hearing Science Major Delta Sonic Car Wash

Ann Buchanan (2011)

Recipients of NYACS Emmy Seng Foundation Scholarships 1999-2025

Delta Sonic Car Wash

NOCO Express

University at Albany Business Major

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SUNY College at Brockport Psychology Major

Seranda Barton (2014) SUNY Delhi, Nursing Major

Mirabito Convenience Stores

Chelsea Szabo (2015) SUNY Upstate Medical University, Medical Imaging Science Major Delta Sonic Car Wash

Kelley Murphy (2015) SUNY Oneonta Meteorology Major KNC Holdings Inc.

Rachel Harter (2015)

Ethan Palinski (2022)

SUNY Oswego Accounting Major

Niagara University Supply Chain Management Major

Amy Coria (2015)

Ethan Fowler (2023)

Delta Sonic Car Wash

Stewart’s Shops

Delta Sonic Car Wash

University of Minnesota at Morris, Elementary Education Major

Delta Sonic Car Wash

SUNY Albany Homeland Security Major

Matthew Brien (2016)

Brendan Murphy (2024)

Delta Sonic Car Wash

KNC Holdings Inc.

St. John Fisher Business Major

Alina Amin (2017)

SUNY Polytechnic University Programming for Game Design

David Dyakiv (2025)

United Refining/Kwik Fill

SUNY Oneonta Psychology Major

Olive’s Country Store

Roberts Wesleyan University Accounting Major

Kristen Fedick (2011)

Hubert Celinski (2018)

Nicole Spencer (2025)

University of Phoenix-Axiz College Accounting Major

SUNY College at Buffalo Business Administration Major Delta Sonic Car Wash

Margaret Geary (2011) Ithaca College, Biology Major Altria Group Distibution Co.

Caitlyn Moccaldi (2012) Utica College, Chemistry Major Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes

Ricardo Carosa (2012) Monroe Community College Business Administration Major Delta Sonic Car Wash

Thao-Nhi Dang (2013) University of Rochester Health Policy / Business Administration Major Delta Sonic Car Wash

Kelley Murphy (2015) is a Research Associate in the University of Alabama Huntsville’s Earth System Science Center. working with the Short-term Prediction Research and Transition (SPoRT) center to translate NASA earth science research, satellite observations, and models into real-time improvements in weather resilience.

Delta Sonic Car Wash

Southern Illinois University Automotive Technology Major

Bryant and Stratton College Medical Adminstrative Asst Major

Connor Babcock (2019)

Emma Ferraro (2025)

QuickChek Corporation

National Tobacco

Delta Sonic Car Wash

Brandeis University Economics Major

Cliff’s Local Market

Brown University Chemical Engineering Major

Kaylee Miller (2019)

Elysia Shannon (2025)

Cliff’s Local Market

Stewart’s Shops

Marist College Medical Technology Major

Chelsea Wright (2020) St. Bonaventure University Accounting Major Crosby’s

Reva Mussi (2021) Nazareth College Nursing Major

Delta Sonic Car Wash

SUNY New Paltz Graphic Design Major

Emmy Seng was the beloved first wife of NYACS co-founder Bob Seng

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40 YEARS! Wishing NYACS continued success as you celebrate four decades of excellence. From your friends at Chestnut Group

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Left, pardners rustle up for the opening of 2012's NYACS Trade Show, themed "C-Store Rodeo." Below, Sherry Wright holds down the Lorillard booth at an earlier NYACS trade show.

Above, the NYACS Education Committee meets at Cornell University in 1999. Right, McLane's Jim Curley has a new hat. Below, NYACS Vice President Amy Baldovin gets Yankee legend Goose Gossage's autograph at the 2008 Trade Show.

Above, far right, Matt Paduano of Lakeport Market and NYACS colleagues wave from the rail of the Rail Line in Syracuse, venue for the 2022 Trade Show Welcome Party. Below, "Murderer's Row" on a Lake Placid golf course in 1998: L-R Kevin Noon, Rene Patterson, Steve Agnello, Raz Rahman, John MacDougall, Greg Walsh, Joe Arnold, and Jim Havice.

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John MacDougall

Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes

Jim Havice

James F. Havice Inc.

Joe Arnold

Dick Warrender

Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes

Kevin Fox

Sugar Creek Stores

Steve Agnello

Anheuser Busch

Leadership Management

Rene Patterson

Joseph Tripi II

Quickway Convenience

Al Wiley

Country Convenience

Tripifoods Inc.

Dick Verona Verona Oil Co.

Bob Seng

Busy Bee Food Stores

Dennis Ryley

Kevin Noon

K&K Food Marts

Herb Sliter

Mid-Valley Oil/XtraMart

HJH Associates

Dick Chase

Mark Sidebottom

Genesee Brewing Co.

Albert Smith

Shortstop Delis Inc.

LaFayette Jones III

Upstate Farms Cooperative

MWS Enterprises

Carl Tripi

Tripifoods Inc.

Sherry Wright

Lorillard Tobacco Co.

John Bailey

Bailey & Haskell Insurance

Don Case

Paul deLima Company

Case Marshall

Pit Stop Convenience

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Bob Ray

Crowley Foods

Dan Finkle

Fran LaForge

XtraMart Convenience

Mickey Jamal

Jim Curley

McLane Company

Gary Mikutel

Andrea Baker

Taylor's Mini Mart

Tom Purcell

Finkle Distributors

Chestnut Petroleum

XtraMart Convenience

McLane Company

Peter Conley

David Geary

Raz Rahman

Paul Rankin

Mike Siwik

The Byrne Family

Kwik Fill/Red Apple

Jay Jones

Genesee/High Falls Brewing

Altria Corp.

Terry Pier

Swisher International

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Altria Corp.

Lorillard Tobacco Co.

Josh Altman

Mountain/Service Distributors

Country Fair

Don Castronovo Frito Lay

Dave Keeney

RJ Reynolds Tobacco

Michael Newman

NOCO Express LLC

Peter Tamburro

Byrne Dairy

Clifford Fuel Co. Inc.

Kevin Kenyon

Amy Baldovin

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Hall of Fame continued

Larry Bull

Mike Deuser

Brad Carlson

Marcia Russo

Bull Brothers / Fastrac

Altria Group

Steve Kuno

Kunoco Food Marts

Doug Galli

Tripifoods Inc.

Kirk Leff

Crosby's

McLane Company

Dennis Kemmeter

Jim Calvin

Acosta

United Refining Co./Kwik Fill

Rich Mirabito

Denny McMichael

Mirabito Convenience

Ultimate Sales

Jim Kolb

Perry's Ice Cream

NYACS

Jim Clifford

Cliff's Local Markets

Frank, Alex, Fred Hessari Prestige Petroleum

David Caruso Stewart's Shops

Mark Hyzy

Pepsi Beverages

Jim VanDyke

McLane Company

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Thanks for all you do, and best wishes for your continued success.

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Above, state Assemblyman Robin Schimminger, left, gets a tour of a Buffalo convenience store from NYACS leaders Dick Warrender, Mark Sidebottom, and Kevin Noon. Top right, George Rogers, seated center, of Crowley Foods and his crew enjoy the 2005 NYACS Chairman's Banquet in Skaneateles. Beneath, at that same function, Len Schrutt of Tripifoods and Don Case of Paul deLima Coffee Co. enjoy a dinner conversation. Below, enjoying an Alex Bay Fall Conference are, L-R, Dick Wilbur, Southern Tier Vending; Dennis Kemmeter, Kwik Fill; Glenna Thurston of the NYACS staff, and Flo Kemmeren of Mirabito Convenience Stores.

Above, the greeting committee for an early NYACS function. L-R, Kevin Fox of Sugar Creek, NYACS President Dick Warrender, Dick Verona of Verona Oil Co., and Kevin Noon of K&K Food Marts. At left, Josh Altman of Mountain Service Distributors is monkeying around in his booth at a NYAC trade show.

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Above, attending a NYACS Chairmen's Banquet are, L-R, Dolores DiBello, Craig Williamson, Renny Blais, Mike Deuser, and Tom Gumkowski.

Above, Andrea Baker of Taylor's Mini Mart welcomes Coca Cola's Gary Watrobski, left, and Don Barsalou to "NYACS Day at the Races" at Saratoga Race Course. Below,, logo from the first NYACS BrewFest in 2013, organized by Andrea Baker and held in Lake Placid.

Left, NYACS co-founder John MacDougll of Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes is jubilant as he accepts the 2013 Retail Leader of the Year award from CSP magazine at a ceremony in Atlanta. Right, Peter Tamburro of Nice N Easy and Mike Newman of NOCO Express welcome New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb to a NYACS Legislative Conference in Albany.

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40 Milestones in NYACS History March 31, 1986

New York State Supreme Court approves the Certificate of Incorporation formally establishing the New York Association of Convenience Stores Inc. under Section 402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law.

April 1986

Bob Seng of Busy Bee Food Stores, West Oneonta, is elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, while co-founder Dick Warrender is appointed President. Other board members are Kevin Noon of K&K Food Marts, Brockport; Mike Huxta of Dairy Mart, Wappingers Falls; and Charles Vlahos of Spain Oil, Baldwin Place.

September 1986

The first NYACS Trade Show is held at Bonnie Castle in Alexandria Bay. The exhibit hall is on the second floor, and there’s no elevator, so exhibitors have to lug equipment and supplies up a steep flight of stairs.

February 1988

NYACS establishes a cooperative enabling independent retailers to obtain lower “chain store” wholesale cigarette pricing under state law. But the state soon outlaws new co-op memberships.

December 22, 1988

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency imposes stringent new underground petroleum storage tank regulations impacting many C-stores, including mandatory leak detection testing.

September 1994

The U.S. Supreme Court, in the Attea case, rules unanimously that New York is entitled to collect taxes on Indian sales of cigarettes and motor fuel to non-Indian customers. What follows is an exasperating saga of political and governmental malfeasance spanning 30 years, four governors, costing New York’s convenience stores hundreds of millions of dollars in lost sales.

January 1995

George Pataki is sworn in as Governor, having promised NYACS leaders he will end cigarette and motor fuel tax evasion on Indian lands. NYACS President Connie Crane resigns after Pataki appoints her his No. 2 person at the Dept. of Environmental Conservation.

August 1995

NYACS, the National Association of Convenience Stores, MWS Enterprises, and Sugar Creek Stores file a lawsuit challenging the Tax Department’s refusal to fulfill Pataki’s pledge and enforce collection of applicable state taxes on tobacco and gas sold by Indian retailers to non-Indians.

September 1995

The “We Card” program is created by a coalition of trade associations, retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers to provide tools and training to help prevent underage sales of tobacco and other age-restricted products.

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February 1996

State Tax Department adopts administrative regulations to facilitate collection of taxes on Indian sales of cigarettes and gas to non-Indians, giving tribes four months to either negotiate plans with state to start applying their own surcharge or face involuntary collection of taxes by the state.

August 1996

In NYACS et al v. NYSDTF, State Supreme Court Judge Joseph Harris rules in favor of NYACS, saying New York must either enforce tax collection regulations or suspend tobacco and fuel taxes statewide.

collection on the others, intercepting shipments of untaxed gas and cigarettes bound for Indian stores. Protests erupt on several Indian reservations, as tribal members burn tires and clash with police along the Thruway south of Buffalo and on Interstate 81 near Syracuse, resulting in injuries and arrests. Fearing further violence, Governor Pataki scraps the enforcement initiative and proposes to permanently exempt from taxation Indian sales to non-Indians in New York.

May 8, 1997

NYACS creates the NYACS Hall of Fame – later renamed the New York Convenience Store Hall of Fame. The first three inductees are Dick Warrender, John MacDougall, and Bob Seng.

In NYACS et al v. NYSDTF, the Appellate Division of State Supreme Court, upholds Judge Harris's conclusion that the state is obligated to enforce collection of taxes by Native American retailers. However, it says he overstepped threatening to suspend taxes statewide, and concludes that the policy of non-enforcement appears to be impermissibly based on race.

April/May 1997

July 1, 1998

September 1996

Having negotiated interim compacts with six of the nine tribes involved in issue, Tax Department begins enforcing tax

Jim Calvin becomes the third president of NYACS.

July 1998

In NYACS et al v. NYSDTF, the state Court of Appeals overturns the Appellate Division based upon finding that non-enforcement did not constitute race-based discrimination. It says equalprotection issue must be re-argued back in State Supreme Court.

May 1999

NYACS launches “C-store Management 1-2-3,” a training program for store managers. Nearly 100 participate.

July 1999

In NYACS et al v. NYSDTF, the State Supreme Court rules in favor of state, saying the state's decision not to enforce the tax law on Indian retailers was legal.

December 1999

Legislature approves $9 billion Health Care Reform Act, extending Medicaid eligibility to 1 million uninsured New Yorkers through a program funded by doubling the cigarette excise tax from 56 cents a pack to $1.11, unleashing a wave of cigarette tax evasion, crippling C-stores.

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November 1999

NYACS creates the Emmy Seng Scholarship Foundation in memory of the beloved wife of NYACS co-founder Bob Seng.

September 12, 2001

The morning after the September 11 attacks, NYACS member convenience stores open their doors to jittery neighbors, providing reassurance that it’s OK to return to everyday activities despite the profound grief and fear everyone is experiencing.

March 2002

Days after the C-store industry is hit with another cigarette excise tax hike, the state Tax Department compounds the damage by outlawing cigarette buydowns, throwing the marketplace into chaos. The decree is later rescinded.

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October 2002

Retailers, wholesalers, and trade groups impacted by cigarette tax evasion epidemic, including NYACS, launch the Fair Application of Cigarette Taxes Alliance to heighten public awareness.

March 2006

NYACS receives an award for excellence in membership development from the Empire State Society of Association Executives for its "New York's Foremost Convenience Store Families" promotion.

May 17, 2006

NYACS establishes the Carl Tripi Award to honor high-impact, low-profile contributions to New York’s C-store industry.

September 2006

NYACS celebrates its 20th anniversary in Alexandria Bay with a variety show featuring John MacDougall and Kevin Noon in Scottish kilts, Bob Seng singing an old ditty, and Dan Finkle as golfer “Shortie Mulligan."

December 2008

Gov. David Paterson signs bill to prevent tobacco manufacturers from supplying any wholesale distributor known to be selling tax-free cigarettes to a tribal retailer, but says he still prefers “a comprehensive negotiated solution with all of New York’s Indian Nations.”

April 2009

New York State expands its Bottle Bill to include bottled water. NYACS and beverage industry allies succeed in preventing further expansion to juice, iced tea, and sports drink containers.

June 2009

Congress passes the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, giving the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate the manufacture, distribution and marketing of tobacco products.

January 31, 2010

New York joins the multi-state Powerball lottery game. ®

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March 2010

NYACS and allied groups win a court injunction blocking a huge spike in the retail tobacco dealer registration fee from $100 per store per year to $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000 depending on total sales including petroleum.

April 2011

7-Eleven announces it is buying Wilson Farms, a Buffalo-based C-store chain with 188 outlets, triggering an eightyear industry-wide consolidation spree involving Hess (1,256 stores), Express Mart (78), Nice N Easy (77), Fastrac Markets (54) and other New York chains.

July 2011

Governor Cuomo begins enforcing new state law prohibiting tribal sales of cigarettes without a state tax stamp, cutting off their supply of Marlboro and Newport. However, Indian tribes respond by stepping up manufacture and sale of their own brands on their reservations.

casino / taxation settlement with the Oneida Indian Nation, which agrees to charge the equivalent of state excise tax and state/county sales tax on the cigarettes and gas they sell to non-Indians.

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September 2013

COVID-19 is declared a global pandemic.

During its Fall Conference in Lake Placid, NYACS holds its first BrewFest, sampling two dozen craft beers/ciders.

March 2016

State Legislature passes legislation that will drive the minimum wage to $15 in New York City by 2019, to $15 on Long Island by 2022, and to $12.50 in the rest of the state by 2021.

May 5, 2016

The FDA expands products under FDA regulatory authority to also include vape systems, cigars, hookah, pipe tobacco, nicotine gels, and dissolvables.

June 2, 2016

NYACS receives an award for excellence in publications from Empire ® State Society of Association Executives.

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The NYACS John MacDougall Leadership Award is established.

March 11, 2020 April 15, 2020

U.S. wholesale price of regular gasoline plunges to 64 cents per gallon as COVID lockdowns wipe out demand.

Spring/Summer 2020

NYACS successfully lobbies state officials to designate C-stores as “essential services” exempt from pandemic shutdown orders.

July 1, 2024

Alison Ritchie becomes the fifth President of NYACS

June 2026

NYACS launches a NextGen Leaders Council to cultivate the next generation of leadership within New York’s C-store and petroleum industry.

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Our Field Trip The 1999 NYACS Fall Conference was highlighted by a softball game at Cooperstown's fabled Doubleday Field

Above, sharing the announcing duties were NYACS Hall of Famer Herb Sliter and long-time Doubleday Field announcer Dick Thompson. Below, Kevin Noon pitches to Jim Havice.

Front row (seated), left to right, Debbie Poppe, Bailey & Haskell Insurance; John Pellerito, XtraMart; John Wyckoff, Cito Petroleum; Kevin Noon, K&K Food Marts; Phil Loht, James F. Havice Inc.; Brad Bilinski, XtraMart. Second row (kneeling), Bob Newman, NOCO Express; Brian Fitzgerald, New York Lottery; Don Castronovo, Frito Lay; Ralph Jacklin, Sugar Creek Stores; Steve Agnello, Webster Group; Randy Brunkhorst, Atherton Capital; Albert Smith, Shortstop Deli; Bob Schaefer, Frito Lay; Gary Mikutel, XtraMart; and umpire Chet Collins, who also appeared in the movie "A League of Their Own" umping the reunion game at Doubleday Field. Back row (standing), Hy Miller, Tripifoods; Mark Dombal, Wallace Oil; Dick Verona, Verona Oil Co.: Jim Clifford, Clifford Fuel; Greg Walsh, Philip Morris; Joe Grymin, Grymin & Jaufman CPA; Jim Havice, James F. Havice Inc.; Sandro D'Introno, XtraMart; John Ammann, Lorillard Tobacco; Case Marshall, Pit Stop Convenience; Dave Keeney and Sharon Schwalm, RJ Reynolds Tobacco; John Szalasny, Marshall Penn York; and Sherry Wright, Lorillard Tobacco Co.

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Left, NYACS leaders welcome Buffalo Bills All Pro Steve Tasker, second from left, as guest speaker for the kickoff dinner for the NYACS Emmy Seng Scholarship Foundation in 2001. Left to right are event organizer Steve Agnello of Leadership Management, Tasker, Retail Board Chairman Bob Newman of NOCO Express, and Associate Board Chairman Bob Ray of Crowley Foods. Below, incoming Retail Board Chair Dennis Kemmeter of Kwik Fill, right, presents a framed caricature to outgoing Chair Doug Galli of Reid Stores Inc. dba Crosby's.

Above, Mike Deuser, left, and Joe Tripi of Tripifoods Inc. handicap the third race at NYACS' Saratoga Day at the Races benefiting NYACS' Emmy Seng Scholarship Program. Right, representatives of retail and supplier companies that have been NYACS members for 25 years are recognized at NYACS' 25th anniversary Trade Show in 2011. Below right, NYACS members pack a meeting room to hear a panel discussion being moderated by John MacDougall. Below, enjoying the 2025 NYACS Chairmen's Open golf tournament in Painted Post are, from left, Matt Rosenberg, Frito Lay, and Melissa McCormack, Sal Cerullo, and Gavin Ashman, PepsiCo.

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NYACS Buyers Guide

These Associate Members Can Help Your Retail Business Air & Vacuum Machines Air Robo LLC

Mr. Aaron Beichner 716-665-2206 x28 abeichner@airrobo.com roboenterprisesinc.com Local, family owned and operated provider of Air and Vacuum Programs with the best service in the market, bar none!

AirOne Technology LLC

Mr. Daniel Burrows 315-380-7172 horizonspecialty@aol.com Installation of air and vacuum vending machines at gas stations.

ATM Services Southern Tier ATM

McCraith Beverages

Mr. Tom McCraith 315-768-2337 tmccraith@mccraithbev.com mccraithbeverages.com Local, family-owned business servicing 10 counties in Central NY for over 50 years. Distributing Beer, Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks, New Age, Water, Energy Drinks and Snacks.

Beverage Producer BuckedUp Energy

Mr. Mike McIntyre 315-913-9172 mike.mcintyre@buckedup.com buckedup.com Performance Energy

Coca-Cola Beverages NE Inc.

Mr. Dick Wilbur 800-873-2394 rwilbur@sotier.com sotier.com Where ATMs come from! Largest independent ATM provider in NYS. Sales, service, processing, placements, upgrades for 3DES. Member BBB, in business since 1972.

Ms. Meghann Devine 518-330-6476 mdevine@cokenortheast.com coca-cola.com Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast is the 8th largest bottler in the US and represents just over 5% of US volume. Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast was established in 1977 and is headquartered in Bedford, New Hampshire.

Baked Goods

Kanva Botanicals

Lanovara Specialty Foods Inc.

Mr. Robert Salisbury 585-475-0550 rsalisbury@lanovara.com lanovara.com Located in Rochester NY, we are a commercial bakery making cookies, cannoli, cream puffs, eclairs moon cookies, sheet cakes and brownies and other specialty baked items.

Mrs. Freshley’s/Flower Foods

Mr. Tony DeLisle 508-851-4397 tony.delisle@flocorp.com mrsfreshleys.com Providing retailers, customers and consumers with the widest selection of highquality baked snack cakes and donuts available on the market today.

Beverage Distributor DeCrescente Distributing Co.

Mr. Jeremy Brunick 315-373-6392 j.brunick@ddcbev.com decrescente.com Local, family-owned business since 1948, distributing beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks to 11 counties in eastern New York.

Mr. Derek Whitworth 925-209-4244 derek@kanvabotanicals.com kanvabotanicals.com Best Selling Kava +Kratom Extract Shot

Keurig Dr Pepper

Red Bull North America

Ms. Lindsay Rich 716-578-9101 lindsay.rich@redbull.com redbull.com/us-en Unique combination of high quality ingredients that vitalize body and mind.

Talking Rain

Mr. Frank Strange 315-264-0729 fstrange@talkingrain.com talkingrain.com Beverage company manufacturing still and sparkling waters including Sparkling Ice.

Brewer Anheuser Busch Inc.

Mr. Aron Johnson 703-462-3256 aron.johnson@anheuser-busch.com anheuser-busch.com Leading global brewer and one of the world’s top 5 consumer products companies. Portfolio of more than 200 beer brands.

Boston Beer Company

Mr. Mark Lore 518-960-8683 mark.lore@bostonbeer.com bostonbeer.com The brewers of Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head, and More!

FIFCO USA

Mr. Allen Michnevich 585-430-9817 allen.michnevich@kdrp.com keurigdrpepper.com One of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. Dr Pepper, Snapple, 7 Up, Motts, Sunkist, A&W, and Canada Dry.

Mr. Tim Cole 585-303-8497 tim.cole@fifco.com nabreweries.com Among the top 6 volume brewers in the US. Brands include Labatt, Genesee, Magic Hat, Seagram’s Escapes, Seagram’s Spiked, Honey Brown and Pyramid.

Monster Energy Drinks

Geloso Beverage Group

Pepsi Beverages Co.

Molson Coors

Mr. Nick Paquette 978-872-7525 nicholas.paquette@monsterenergy.com monsterenergy.com The meanest energy supplement on the planet; a wicked mega hit that delivers twice the buzz of a regular energy drink.

Ms. Sal Cerullo 315-751-0551 salvatore.cerullo@pepsico.com pepsico.com Founded in 1893 by New Bern, NC druggist Caleb Bradham. Brand Pepsi & other Pepsi-Cola products account for nearly a third of US soft drink sales.

Mr. Tom Robson 585-536-9521 tom.robson@geloso.com gelosobeveragegroup.com Located in Rochester NY, offering cocktail-like products under the Johny Bootlegger label (12%) and Clubtails “Cocktail in a Can.”

Mr. Bill LaBrake 315-373-6392 william.labrake@molsoncoors.com molsoncoors.com Coors light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, St Archer Gold, Blue Moon, Peroni, Leinenkugel’s, Arnold Palmer Spiked, Cape Line, Keystone, Milwaukee’s Best

Monster Brewing Company

Mr. Kevin Clancy 603-818-6925 kevin.clancy@monsterbrewing.com monsterbrewing.com We are a disruptive collective of innovators, committed to producing superior quality and great tasting beverages that satisfy any occasion.

New Belgium Brewing

Mr. Phil Ebel 631-513-9621 pebel@newbelgium.com newbelgium.com Prominent craft brewery, makers of the Voodoo Ranger and Fat Tire brands along with Bells Two Hearted & Oberon.

Candy & Gum Perfetti Van Melle

Mr. Richard Pajak 716-531-2331 richard.pajak@perfettivanmelle.com perfettivanmelle.com #3 global non-chocolate company producing and distributing candy, gum and mints in 130 countries around the world and helping grow sales/profits at C-stores nationwide.

Coffee & Tea

Liquid Barcodes

Mr. Elijah Wilson 603-547-5061 elijah.wilson@liquidbarcodes.com liquidbarcodes.com A global loyalty and digital marketing tech company helping convenience and foodservice retailers engage, promote, and reward customers in realtime via its cloud-based platform.

Lula Commerce

Mr. Rick Boyer 800-822-3984x464 rboyer@elliscoffee.com elliscoffee.com Oldest family-owned, full-service, ISO certified coffee company in existence today.

Mr. Adit Gupta 856-534-1534 adit@lulacommerce.com lulacommerce.com Simplifying transformation for convenience retailers, connecting c-stores and QSRs to delivery platforms with services, automation, AI tools, and end to end support.

Ms. Marcia Russo 315-488-4797 mrusso@acosta.com acosta.com The Sales & Marketing powerhouse behind the most recognized brands across all categories, and a proven resource for customers, providing both headquarter and retail support and solutions.

McCullagh Coffee Inc.

MostEdge

Hudson Valley Food Brokers

Paul Delima Coffee Co.

Broker Acosta

Ms. Lizz Close 518-786-9174 lizz@hudsonvalleyfoodbrokers.com hudsonvalleyfoodbrokers.com A partnership of two companies A family-owned, independent full-service broker serving the food industry for more than two decades.

HWY Partners

Mr. Jeff Grant 518-399-6266 jgrant@hwypartners.com hwypartners.com A partnership of two companies (Grant Sales in New York and Harold W. Young in New England) giving manufacturers regional coverage from Boston to Buffalo.

S & S InnoVisors

Mr. Michael Sears 518-899-6592 michaelsears@ssfoodbroker.com ssfoodbroker.net Representing food service, frozen foods, bakery as well as “innovative for you” snacks in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, “thinking outside the box” assessments to increase sales.

Ultimate Sales & Services

Mr. Denny McMichael 315-247-3231 dmcmichael@ultimate-sales.com thebestcstorebroker.com Full-service C-store broker specializing in beverages, sports nutrition, foodservice, general merchandise. “Convenience is not a division of our company, it is our company.”

Ellis Coffee Company

Mr. Warren Emblidge III 716-856-3473 wemblidge@mccullaghcoffee.com mccullaghcoffee.com Roasters of fine coffees since 1867. Full-service and branded programs.

Mr. Michael Garlick 315-457-3725 x117 mgarlick@delimacoffee.com www.delimacoffee.com State-of-the-art roasting and packing facility in Cicero NY. Roasting specialty coffees in a variety of formats and sizes for 100 years.

Computer Software ADD Systems

Mr. Sean Gentry 470-604-0997 sean.gentry@mostedge.com mostedge.com MostEdge combines AI, automation, and 24/7 support to help convenience and fuel retailers reduce leakage, improve efficiency, and protect profits.

NY CloudTech Advisors Ltd.

Mr. Anthony Coughlin 585-420-8829 tony@nycloudtech.com nycloudtech.com NY CloudTech Advisors is a local technology brokerage helping convenience store owners cut costs and simplify operations. We assist with internet, phones, cameras, access control, and more — acting as your personal tech advisor, paid by the vendors, not by you. No sales pressure, no added fees — just smarter tech decisions.

Mr. Scott Wright 973-584-4026 x1165 wrights@addsys.com addsys.com Since 1973, working hand-in-hand with clients to understand their operational and accounting needs and develop hardware and software solutions.

Petrosoft

Compliance Safe

Mr. Curran ollom 832-225-8191 curran.bollom@priceeasy.com priceeasy.com Retail intelligence platform for fuel and convenience operators, connecting pricing, inventory, promotions, and execution across every location worldwide.

Ms. Eva Strasburger 512-657-2731 eva@strasglobal.com compliancesafe.com Revolutionizing document compliance management to monitor, track, and protect your business-critical documents, so your business stays in compliance and your doors stay open.

Fintech

Ms. Vanessa Alvarez valvarez@fintech.com fintech.com Innovative B2B Solutions for Buying and Selling Goods, Supplies, & Alcohol

Mr. Trevor Lake 724-622-3361 t.lake@petrosoftinc.com petrosoftinc.com

PriceEasy

Sheats CNY Technologies

Mr. Michael Sheats 800-590-9682 mike@cnytechnologies.com cnytechnologies.com Provider of fuel control point of sale systems, store loyalty systems, and business solutions. Loyalty host software certified by Verifone for Commander and Ruby system POS.

Computer Software (con’t)

Custom Apparel

Equipment Dealers

Vroom Delivery

Royal Recognition

Mr. Daniel Cull 800-756-9122 dcull@royalrec.com royalrec.com We partner with thousands of companies worldwide and deliver employee recognition programs and retail uniform solutions through one centralized platform that simplifies rewards, apparel management, and employee engagement while strengthening your brand.

Equipment Resources and Solutions

Mr. Sean Asnes 617-640-9178 sean.asnes@vroomdelivery.com vroomdelivery.tech The only ecommerce platform 100% focused on c-stores with 1st and 3rd party online ordering and delivery, plus in-store ordering via Vroom kiosks and kitchen management.

Consulting Assured Inventory

TeamWorld Corporate Programs

Mr. Joe Correia 315-952-7508 joe.correia@assuredinventorylps.com assuredinventorylps.com An inventory company that specializes in the c-store industry. The founders came from Nice N Easy with over 30 years of inventory experience.

Mr. Sean Reardon 607-352-1204 sreardon@teamworld.com teamworld.com TeamWorld helps businesses grow with quality branded products, uniforms, decorating, stores, recognition and event services that deliver a customer experience.

Earth Systems

Dairy Products

Mr. Shawn Ryan 315-378-7801 sryan@earthsys.net / earthsys.net Environmental Engineering and Consulting

LaBella PC

Mr. Aaron Yecies 518-470-6358 ayecies@labellapc.com labellapc.com Nationally recognized Design Professional Corporation offering four key services: Buildings, Energy, Infrastructure, and Environmental; 36 office locations.

Credit Card Processing Global Payments

Mr. John Wunder 315-569-5300 john.wunder@globalpayments.com globalpayments.com A leading payments technology company delivering innovative software and services to our customers globally. Our technologies, services and team member expertise allow us to provide a broad range of solutions that enable our customers to operate their businesses more efficiently across a variety of channels around the world.

Intelli-Call Communications Inc.

Mr. Jeff Wittenbrader 570-814-0706 jeffw@buyatmdirect.com buyatmdirect.com Convenience store services including ATM deployment and Merchant-owned processing, Air Vending, Merchant Services and POS systems.

Payment Processing Consultants Inc.

Mr. Mike DiNardo 585-249-0110 mike@ppcsales.com / ppcsales.com Full-service, low cost provider of credit card, debit card, checks & loyalty/gift card acceptance. Personalized service and a lifetime warranty on equipment.

Byrne Dairy Inc.

Mr. Jeremy Touranjoe 315-475-2121 jeremy.touranjoe@byrnedairy.com byrnedairy.com A family-owned business, our mission is to be a leading manufacturer and supplier of consistently high quality dairy and ice cream products.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc.

Ms. Sherrie Green-Jacobs 315-432-8809 x3011 sgreen@upstateniagara.com upstatefarms.com High quality milk, juice, ice cream mix and cultured products. Dairy farmer owned and operated.

Energy Buell Fuels & Center State Propane Ms. Timea Rich 315-841-3000x1251 timea@buellfuel.com buellfuel.coms Fuel and propane distributors for both businesses and residences. Products: Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, Diesel Oils, Propane, Tanks, Fuel Pumps, Heating and Cooling Systems, Generac generators.

Constellation

Mr. Bill Bartlett 667-313-5181 william.bartlett@constellation.com associations.constellation.com/nyacs The largest provider of carbon-free 24x7 energy in the nation, producing more than 10% of all clean energy in the U.S. and the largest provider of energy and energy solutions to commercial and industrial customers, serving over 75% of the Fortune 100.

Mr. Mark DeFeo 203-444-1817 mark.defeo@erscoinc.net erscoinc.net Full line food service, refrigeration, metal and wood cabinet supplier to the retail industry. We also specialize in consolidation.

Gerharz Equipment

Mr. Scott Gerharz 315-463-0639 scott.g@gerharzequipment.com gerharzequipment.com Family-owned supplier of foodservice equipment, including coolers/freezers, sandwich & pizza prep units, pizza ovens & warmers, baker ovens, scales, slicers, ice makers, more.

Guertin Distributors Inc.

Mr. Richard Guertin 800-468-6336 richard@guertindist.com guertindist.com Family owned and operated since 1983. Distributor for Henny Penny: open fryers, pressure fryers, merchandisers, holding cabinets, combi ovens. Stoelting: soft serve, yogurt, slush equipment.

J. Wilson Marketing

Ms. Joan Wilson 518-796-2335 joan@jwilsonmarketing.com jwilsonmarketing.com Sales and marketing agency for commercial foodservice equipment and supplies.

Mesmer Refrigeration Inc.

Mr. Robert Mesmer 716-855-0575 mesmer@verizon.net mesmerrefrigeration.com Full service sales and installation of commercial refrigeration equipment new and used.

Tri-State Marketing Associates Mr. Mark Olson 315-952-3795 mark@tri-statemarketing.com tri-statemarketing.com Food service equipment and supplies representatives

Equipment Repair Weldon Service & Repair LLC

Mr. Nathan Weldon 585-768-4426 nathan@weldonservice.com weldonservice.com Offering expert service and repairs on coffee and vending equipment, including all types of commercial brewing, grinding equipment, coinoperated snack, soda and coffee machines.

Financial Services Fifth Third Bank

Mr. Matt Grossman 412-979-5873 matt.grossman@53.com 53.com/content/fifth-third/en.html Combining expertise, leadership, and technology to help your organization succeed in a fast-changing global market, with a strong track record of innovation and community impact.

Paysafe

Mr. Andrae Kirby 405-837-9730 andrae.kirby@paysafe.com / paysafe.com/us-en/ Paysafe enables consumers and merchants to transact digitally with secure, seamless, customer focused payment solutions.

Shallo Galluscio & Bianchi CPAs, PC

Mr. Rick Bianchi CPA 518-828-6500 rbianchi@empirecpa.com empirecpa.com Accounting, auditing, financial planning, taxation and advisory services to individuals, estates, partnerships, LLCs, LLPs, corporations and not-forprofit organizations.

Webster Bank

Mr. Paul Black 781-254-3497 pblack@websterbank.com / websterbank.com Providing loans for working capital, mergers and acquisitions, equipment financing, and treasury management. Extensive experience supporting C&G businesses!

Food Service Allen Associates Inc.

Mr. John Allen 585-244-5104 x123 john@allenprograms.com allenprograms.com Family operated, servicing C-store industry in Central and Western NY since 1945. Distributors of equipment & supplies for Slush Puppie Brands, Eight O’Clock Coffee and more.

DeIorio’s Frozen Dough

Mr. James Viti 800-649-7612 jviti@deiorios.com deiorios.com Producers of quality frozen dough products since 1924. Complete line of pizza, roll & bread dough

Hunt Brothers Pizza

Mr. Seth Snow 334-782-7405 seth.snow@tbhcdelivers.com huntbrotherspizza.com Nation’s largest brand of made-to-order pizza in c-store industry, with over 10,000 sites across country. Offering original and thin crust pizzas as grab-and-go or a customizable whole pizza. Headquartered in Nashville TN; family owned and operated.

J. Mills Distributing Co.

Mr. John Mills 716-822-0854 jmills@johnmillsdistributing.com www.johnmillsdistributing.com Deli and foodservice company, with focus on foodservice end of convenience store format. Advertising/rebate programs for c-store operators.

Keck’s Food Service

Mr. Brian H. Keck 570-537-2515 bkeck@kecksfoodservice.com kecksfoodservice.com Established in 1964, family-owned and operated broadline food service and bakery ingredient distributor. Solution based approach to expand and grow in-store food service and bakery.

Krispy Krunchy Foods

Ms. Marianne Hoosier 518-542-4261 marianne@krispykrunchy.com krispykrunchy.com One of the fastest-growing c-store QSR concepts in the country. Cajun chicken with proprietary marinade and signature sides. Freshly made and perfectly Cajun!

Pikalo Foods LLC

Jean Valdez 914-410-0557 jvaldez@pikalofoods.com pikalofoods.com Appetizers Frozen Foods

Rocco’s Rolls

Mr. Michael Giles 724-991-4408 mgiles@roccosrolls.com roccosrolls.com Wholesale distributor of specialty Egg roll products.

WeFoods Inc.

Ms. Victoria Eicher 203-451-1325 victoria@wefoods.co / wefoods.co Reimagining foodservice convenience with highperformance handheld foods built for on-the-go consumers and easy execution.

General Merchandise Apter Industries

Mr. Rick Gobel 800-441-7146 rgobel@apterindustries.com apterindustries.com Family owned chemical manufacturer supplying high quality cleaning products to C-stores. In business for over 50 years.

BIC Corporation

Mr. Jeffrey Zygmunt 845-742-0953 jeffrey.zygmunt@bicworld.com bicworld.com Pocket lighters, utility/candle lighters, pens, mechanical pencils, permanent markers, correction products, disposable shavers, other products known for quality and affordability.

Gripbitz LLC

Ms. Donna Tessitore 518-461-0083 donna@gripbitz.com gripbitz.com Customizable vegan leather bottle and tumbler sleeves with a universal fit. Built-in charm holes for personalization. Stylish, functional, and retailfriendly.

Sound Matrix Corp.

Yubin Chen 512-712-5888 info@benewhale.com benewhale.com Manufacturers of BeneWhale Nonionic Laundry Detergent, based in Houston, Texas.

Graphic Design/ Printing The Imagepress

Mr. Chris Arnone 315-699-7109 chris@theimagepress.com / theimagepress.com Full-service large format graphics provider, specializing in C-store POP solutions. Web-based ordering and management to maximize point of purchase opportunities.

Ice Cream Dippin’ Dots New York

Mr. Matt Timon 616-262-2012 dotsnewyork@gmail.com / dotsny.com Dippin’ Dots Retail Ice Cream Wholesaler in New York state

Hershey’s Ice Cream

Ms. Carrie Williams 717-514-3970 williamsc@hersheyicecream.com hersheyicecream.com A premium ice cream and a premium program equal premium profits.

Perry’s Ice Cream

Marco Falsone 585-750-5497 marco.falsone@perrysicecream.com perrysicecream.com Fourth generation, family owned and led business, deploying a three-pillar strategy: manufacturing/ marketing of Perry’s branded ice cream (Upstate NY’s #1 brand), a distribution system covering 100,000 square miles, and global contract manufacturing supplying 35 countries.

Legal Counsel Harriton and Furrer LLP

Mr. Urs Broderick Furrer 914-730-3400 UBFurrer@hflawllp.com / HFLAWLLP.com Boutique law firm dedicated to addressing client needs and resolving client issues with personal, attentive service. Representing corporate & individual clients in environmental, commercial, & other defense matters with a focus on retail petroleum.

Legal Counsel (con’t) Powers & Santola LLP

Ms Ellen Sartin 512-814-6420 fulfillment@zipsprout.com powers-santola.com We help each of our clients restore independence, dignity, and meaning to their life.

Lobbying Catalyst Government Relations

Mr. Scott Wexler 518-369-8607 scott@catalystnewyork.com catalystnewyork.com A modern boutique lobbying firm with a special expertise dealing with the State Liquor Authority, Tax Department and other NYS agencies regulating small business.

Ostroff Associates Inc.

Mr. Jay Holland 518-436-6202 jholland@ostroffassociates.com ostroffassociates.com Albany-based government relations and communications firm assisting companies, corporations, trade associations and individuals in their dealings with NYS government.

Lottery IGT Global Solutions

Mr. Jeffrey Hecht 518-727-4946 jeffrey.hecht@igt.com igt.com We deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth.

LottoShield

Mr. Mehdi Mahmoodi 415-599-5498 mehdi@lottoshield.com LottoShield.com A revolutionary new lottery tracking system that eliminates the manual, time-intensive process of lottery reconciliation and provides retailers with strong protection from all kinds of lottery theft.

Marketing Saxton Signs

Gulf

Ms. Shannon Favreault 339-933-7212 sfavreault@gulfoil.com / gulfoil.com US-based company with 120 years of legacy, trust, and performance. With solutions and a team that offers dedicated service, fuel supply, retail programs, and loyalty offerings to customers and consumers, Gulf is well-positioned to fuel your business forward.

Marathon Petroleum

Mr. Phil Strong 724-873-2894 pmstrong@marathonpetroleum.com marathonpetroleum.com Leading integrated downstream energy company, with more than 130 years of experience operating the nation’s largest refining system.

Mirabito Energy Products

Mr. Jason Mirabito 607-352-2930 jason.mirabito@mirabito.com mirabito.com Mirabito’s Wholesale Fuels Division represents eight national fuel brands, operates company owned tractor trailers, and is a convenience store’s one stop shopping for all motor fuel needs.

NOCO Dealer LLC

Mr. Matthew Mies 716-628-7797 mmies@nocodealer.com Customer-driven petroleum supply company coordinating the purchase of branded and unbranded fuel for WNY gas stations as well as their deliveries, maintenance, and environmental compliance testing.

Patriot Tank Lines Inc.

Mr. Michael Best 518-269-3383 mbest@patriottank.com / patriottank.com Family-owned/operated petroleum transportation company servicing C-stores throughout upstate NY.

Reid Petroleum Corp.

Mr. Alexander Harris 716-434-2885 aharris@reidpetroleum.com reidpetroleum.com Full-service fuel distributor serving Western NY and Northwestern PA. NYSDEC-approved line and tank tester.

Mr. Rich Borrello 716-486-3020 rborrello@saxtonsign.com saxtonsigns.com Your single source for all your petroleum rebranding needs - whether you are a major brand looking for a complete re-image or an individual owner in need of an upgrade.

Sunoco LP

Motor Fuel

Valero Marketing and Supply

CITGO Petroleum Corp.

Ms. Jennifer Thume 518-837-2054 jthume@citgo.com / citgo.com Refiner, transporter and marketer of transportation fuels,

Mr. Greg DiQuattro 315-424-8892 gregory.diquattro@sunoco.com sunocolp.com Providing motor and racing fuels to C-stores, independent dealers, commercial customers & distributors in 30 states.

Mrs. Jenni Koepp 210-345-3504 jenni.koepp@valero.com / valero.com America’s largest refiner, and one of its leading marketers with more than 5,600 stores from coast to coast, including New York.

Packaged Ice Arctic Glacier

Mr. Anthony Barraco Jr. 315-474-ICES tony@arcticglacier.com arcticglacier.com Leading producer, marketer and distributor of highquality packaged ice to consumers in Canada and the United States.

Ice Company of Elmira

Mr. Shawn Salle 315-454-3591 shawn@browncarbonic.com browncarbonic.com We put the Fizz in your Bizz since 1958. Family owned and operated manufacturer and distributor of premium hand-crafted fountain drinks, packaged ice, and CO2

Maplewood Ice Co. Inc.

Ms. Paige Foote 518-795-0340 paige@maplewoodice.com maplewoodice.com Manufacturing over 3 million bags of ice each year and delivering across regions of New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

Petroleum Services Empire Petroleum Services LLC

Mr. Sean Searchfield 716-391-1717 ssearchfield@epsofny.com empirepetroleumservices.com A petroleum asset distribution/service company offering full line of PEI products as well as full compliance testing. Gilbarco distributor and authorized service company for NYS.

Francis Smith & Sons Inc.

Mr. Eddie Ware 570-587-4775 eware@fsmithandsons.com fsmithandsons.com Full-service, family-owned since 1936, distributor of petroleum related equipment throughout NYS. Authorized service contractor for Wayne, Verifone, Veeder Root, most major brands.

Keys Energy of New York LLC

Mr. Josh DaBella 315-502-4162 jdabella@keys-energy.com keys-energy.com Petroleum marketer, servicing New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Independently owned and operated since inception. With a combined 100+ years of industry experience.

Monroe Mechanical Services

Mr. Bill Kinney 315--834-7014 bill.kinney@monroemech.com monroemech.com Distributor and retailer of petroleum equipment, providing 24/7 service, installation, replacement, and construction for tanks, piping, and monitoring systems.

R. M. Dalrymple Co. Inc.

Mr. James Ether 518-587-5566 james@rmdalrymple.com rmdalrymple.com Full-service PEI distributor offering equipment sales, technical services, & installation of service station equipment. Proudly serving all of Northern NY.

Sun Environmental Corp.

Mr. Ryan Connors 315-956-9923 ryanc@sunenc.com sunenvironmentalcorp.com With locations across NY, we provide a full range of professional environmental services including industrial maintenance, hazardous waste removal, tank services, abatement, remediation, with careful safety focus and personal client service.

S&W Services Inc.

Mr. Phillip Randall 315-414-0494 prandall@swsvcs.com / swsvcs.com Sales, service and installation of petroleum equipment. 24-hour service by factory trained, certified technicians, parts counter.

Upside

Ms. Randi Walker 303-995-0088 randi.walker@upside.com upside.com/business/fuel-and-convenience Our program profitably incentivizes customers to buy from you 2x more each month, and 3x more from pump-to-store. No integrations, training, or operational changes required.

Propane Mighty Flame

Mr. Ken DiSanto 877-438-6444 kenjr@jetgas.com mightyflame.com Family-owned business serving Northeast, MidAtlantic and Midwest with highest quality propane service since 1937. Leading supplier of cylinder exchange systems since 1986.

Real Estate Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation

Mr. Jeff O’Bannon 716-631-8000 jobannon@ciminelli.com ciminelli.com Let our facilities team manage your maintenance and facility needs. Single contact for snow and landscape, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, hardware, powerwashing.

Orkin LLC

Mr. Ronald Fey 315-414-8083 ronald.fey@orkin.com orkin.com Pest Control.

Security mokSa.ai

E-Alternative Solutions

Mr. Nikhil Teja Kolli 620-719-7441 nikhil@moksa.ai / moksa.ai AI-driven platform offers real-time theft detection, employee tracking, customer counting, and heat mapping, seamlessly integrating with existing camera systems. Helps reduce shrinkage, optimize layouts, and boost efficiency, empowering stores to enhance safety and profitability.

Mr. Ken Truninger 904-616-0694 ktruninger@ealternativesolutions.com ealternativesolutions.com An independently owned company and innovator of adult consumer-centric brands, can help you navigate emerging, alternative industries with our research-tested products, profit-maximizing trade programs and unmatched compliance expertise. Brand: Leap® Vapor

Scales

ITG Brands

CAT Scale Company

Mr. John Penland 563-468-5271 john.penland@iowa80group.com catscale.com World’s leading public truck scale network. No startup costs. All equipment, maintenance, supplies and staff training is provided.

Snacks Farmer Jon’s Popcorn

Mr. Steven DeMott 585-770-8765 steven@farmerjonspopcorn.com farmerjonspopcorn.com Gourmet popcorn manufacturer

Frito-Lay Inc.

Mr. Matt Rosenberg 516-707-3755 matthew.rosenberg@pepsico.com fritolay.com World’s largest DSD of salty & sweet snacks. Manufacturer of Doritos, Lay’s, Lay’s Stax, Fritos, Ruffles, Tostitos, Cheetos, Rold Gold, Cracker Jacks, Grandmas Cookies.

Tobacco/Nicotine Products Altria Client Services Inc.

Ms. Molly Slingerland 518-431-8090 Molly.J.Slingerland@altria.com altria.com Servicing Altria Group and its operating companies.

Altria Group Distribution Co.

Ms. Rachel Ciotti 508-954-5340 rachel.ford.ciotti@altria.com altria.com Servicing Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, John Middleton, Helix, and Njoy

Black Buffalo Inc.

Mr. Raz Rahman 315-263-5308 raz@blackbuffalo.com blackbuffalo.com The world’s only smokeless tobacco alternative that delivers the same experience as traditional smokeless products, just without any tobacco leaf or stem – the taste, the texture, the rich dark color and, yeah, the nicotine.

Mr. Scott Anthoine 774-541-4251 scott.anthoine@itgbrands.com / itgbrands.com Third-largest tobacco company in U.S. offering a broad portfolio of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar and electronic cigarette brands.

PMI US

Ms. Abigail Jewett 203-517-8681 abigail.jewett@pmi.com / pmi.com PMI U.S. works to move adult smokers to smokefree options, markets responsibly, employs 2,500 people, runs U.S. facilities, and has donated about $25 million to communities.

National Tobacco

Mr. Paul Ferraro 401-225-4791 pferraro@nationaltobacco.com / zigzag.com Provider of Other Tobacco Products featuring Stokers Smokeless Products, Zig Zag Smoking Products and Rolling Papers and New Gen Products.

Ohserase Manufacturing

Mr. Jerry Straub 518-521-4779 jstraub@thetmg.com ohserasemanufacturing.com Manufacturers of Signal, Great Country and Niagaras Cigarettes, Signal Filtered Cigars, Deans Filtered Cigars, Signal Pipe Tobacco, Farmers Gold Pipe Tobacco, Deans Pipe Tobacco, and Ten Pointer Pipe Tobacco.

Premier Manufacturing

Mr.Troy Foster 610-425-2239 tfoster@usleaf.com / usleaf.com Selling cigarettes, filtered cigars, pipe tobacco, RYO tobacco and cigarette tubes under the brand names of Manitou, Wildhorse, 1839, Shield, 1st Class, Ultra Buy and Traffic.

Reynolds Marketing Services Company

Mr. Justin Borzomati 917-301-9139 boromaj@rjrt.com reynoldsamerican.com Indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c., and U.S. parent company of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co.; American Snuff Company; R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co.; and Kentucky BioProcessing Inc.

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Scandinavian Tobacco

Ms. Gianine Parish 804-349-5894 gianine.parish@st-group.com st-group.com Mfg of Bugler RYO & Papers, Talon Filtered Cigars & Jester Value Pipe, Capt. Black Pipe Tobacco, Havana Honey Cigars & “Locked In” Humidity packs of Macanudo

Swisher

Mr. Dave Trent 904-238-5258 dtrent@swisher.com / swisher.com Category Leader in Large Cigars. Makers of Swisher Sweets, Swisher Leaf, Acid, BLK, Blackstone Optimo, and Santa Fe cigars; Kayak, Creek and Gold River moist snuff; and Starr and Bowie chewing tobacco.

Zippo Manufacturing Company Mr. Ken Constable 518-948-6026 kconstable@zippo.com / zippo.com Iconic Lighter Company

Wholesale Distributors BradyPLUS

Mr. Rich Bonaker 518-867-9744 rich.bonaker@bradyplus.com / johnston.biz Full Service Distributor of all Goods Not For Resale

Capital Candy Co.

Mr. James Thibeault 802-476-6689 jthibeault@capitalcandy.com capitalcandy.com Family-owned, full service convenience store wholesaler offering a diversified product line, sales and logistics network to serve our customers.

Core-Mark

Mr. Michael McQuillan 203-305-0147 michael.mcquillan@core-mark.com core-mark.com Our mission is to be the most valued marketer of fresh, food, and broadline supply solutions to the convenience retail industry.

McLane Company

Mr. Charles Irons 859-907-7300 charles.irons@mclaneco.com mclaneco.com Distribution services to the C-store, mass merchandise, chain drug store & movie theater industries, distributing food and food-related products in all 50 states.

MMS Distribution

Ms. Samantha Nayman 516-806-4900 x222 samn@mmsdistro.com / mmsdistro.com Alternative product wholesale distribution & manufacturing company

Mountain/Service Distributors

Mr. Josh Altman 845-434-5674 josha@mtnservice.com mtnservice.com Full line convenience products distributor servicing retailers in NJ, NY, PA, CT. Tobacco, candy, snacks, groceries, beverage, foodservice. Slush Puppie & ICEE frozen beverage programs.

National Convenience Distributors

Mr. Kyle Feldman 631-962-9000 kfeldman@hladistributors.com theNCD.com Parent brand of HLA Distributors, J. Polep Distribution, and Allen Brothers, serving customers in Northeastern U.S. One of the country’s largest full-line convenience store distributors.

Resnick Distributors

Mr. Steven Hudes 848-209-8111 shudes@resnickdistributors.com resnickdistributors.com Full-service convenience distribution company located in New Brunswick, NJ. Now in our 3rd generation, we are in the top 25 of the largest C-store distributors in the country.

Sunny Sky Products

Mr. Paul Centofanti 800-948-1922 pcentofanti@sunnyskyproducts.com sunnyskyproducts.com Dispensed iced coffees, creamers, flavorings & liquid sweeteners for a retailer’s beverage program. Can fill any size flexible bag from 2 to 20 liters.

Tripifoods Inc.

Mr. Lou Pazderski 614-290-5864 lpazderski@tripifoods.com tripifoods.com Founded in 1911, through four generations of family ownership, a recognized leader in C-store distribution industry delivering grocery, foodservice and tobacco products.

United Retail Operators

Mr. John Buker 315-686-2317 john.buker@ufso1.com Group purchasing management company offering deviated costs for food/non-food services to members using audited vendor accountability and transparency while meeting high standards.

VP Products

Mr. Zachary Bader 631-671-5313 zach@kumisixofficial.com kumisixofficial.com We distribute alternative products nationwide. In New York, we only sell Kumi6, a vape that uses NoNic6, a nicotine substitute. Kumi6 contains no nicotine.

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REMEMBER THESE PLACES?: For 40 years, the venues for NYACS events have been memorable…Aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Little Rock in the Buffalo Naval Park; roaming Syracuse’s Rosamond Gifford Zoo; a High Falls laser light show in downtown Rochester; the Jack Nicklaus-designed Timber Banks golf course in Baldwinsville; the U.S. Military Academy at West Point; glass blowing in the Corning Museum of Glass; the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse; the harness racing course in Saratoga Springs...The 1998 Fall Conference in Lake Placid featured a reception atop the Olympic ski jump tower. As if the panoramic views of the Adirondacks weren’t enough, our members were bowled over by the sight of a private plane circling the tower towing a banner reading “Thanks NYACS Vendors.” CHARLIE DANIELS CLASSICAL: Wholesale distributor Tripifoods spared no expense as the perennial sponsor of the Chairmen’s Banquet capping our Trade Show… Owner Carl Tripi had a string quartet flown in from Chicago to entertain during dinner... Adorned in white tails, maestro Franz Benteler paused to announce they’d be pleased to take requests…Attendees gasped when an overserved guest blurted “Devil Went Down to Georgia!”...But to their surprise, one musician's classical violin morphed into a fiddle, and he played and sang the entire song with a Southern twang.

"HOUNDED" OFF STAGE: The Elvis impersonator came highly recommended by one of our beverage bottlers, but his opening notes of “Heartbreak Hotel” had organizers of the 1999 NYACS Trade Show in Rochester whispering “Return to Sender.” He was hired to perform twice during the Welcome Party in between “casino night” gaming sessions, but Trade Show Chair Kevin Noon pulled him aside after the first set and bribed him to skip the second and instead just sorta mingle with the crowd... There's a little-known connection between Paul deLima Coffee Co. and NYACS’ founding 40 years ago. Paul deLima himself, who incorporated the coffee roasting firm in 1916, had a daughter, Barbara deLima Miller, who married the Honorable Donald H. Miller, who was the justice of the New York State Supreme Court who later signed the Certificate of Incorporation that gave birth to NYACS in March 1986. THE GOOSE WAS LOOSE: Our 2008 “Home Run Derby” Trade Show featured Goose Gossage, former Yankee reliever and newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. During the Welcome Party held at an indoor soccer facility near Syracuse, he pitched to a NYACS lineup consisting of Retail Board Chair Gary Mikutel of XtraMart, Associate Board Chair Tom Purcell and Jim Papis from McLane, Nick Ciotti from Philip Morris, Brian Piraino of Crowley Foods, and NYACS staffer Amy Baldovin. They managed eight hits combined, the sharpest of which was Amy's. David Keeney of RJ Reynolds served as Goose's catcher.

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Congratulates NYACS th on their 40 Anniversary TRIPIFOODS HAS BEEN A PROUD PARTNER WITH NYACS FOR 40 YEARS SUPPORTING GROWTH AND SUCCESS IN THE CONVENIENCE STORE INDUSTRY.

Tripifoods is HONORED to serve as a trusted partner for thousands of convenience store operators. With a full LINE of grocery, tobacco, foodservice, beverage, snack, and general merchandise items, supported by advanced ordering tools and dependable deliverIES, we remain committed to helping our customers thrive in today’s competitive marketplace. Contact Tripifoods Buffalo, New York (716) 853-7400 (800) 851-7400