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Warmer weather is coming to Long Island and what better time to get that convertible you've always wanted?! With the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet, its all about the sky, not the limits. This luxury convertible is ready to take you on any adventure you can dream of. The 2019 C-Class Cabriolet shows a fresh new face to the sun. There's room for four to take in the sky or ride in coupelike comfort under the rich fabric top. And everywhere you look or touch, you feel a unique heritage of motoring into tomorrow. For a vehicle that was introduced in the early ‘90s as a replacement for the outgoing 190 range of vehicles, it offers customers an entry-level compact packed with high-end three-pointed star luxury. The C300 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine that now produces 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. As in the rest of the C-class range, the engine is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. With the help of technology, Mercedes Me Connect is always by your side. Access services like Remote Start, Lock/Unlock and Vehicle Monitoring, view your vehicle status right from your phone, and schedule service or get quality assistance at any time. You can also connect up to 8 devices at a time with in-car WiFi, available for a low monthly rate. Click here to learn more from Automobile Magazine! At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we have a wide selection of 2019 C-Class Cabriolets from you to choose from! Pictured below is one of our favorites in the dealership. With its beautiful Cranberry Red Leather interior and Mojave Silver Metallic exterior, you are sure to turn heads on the road! Come by our Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown dealership located at 630 Middle Country Rd. Smithtown NY, 11780 to check out this brand new 2019 C-Class Cabriolet in person. You could also contact us by giving us a call at (631) 265-2204 to schedule an appointment with one of our many amazing sales advisors.

Nearly everyone is guilty of some type of distracted driving. In fact, according to NHTSA, 3,166 people died by distracted driving in 2017. Here's how you can help to keep the roads safer! Use your cell phone for emergency situations only. While driving, your phone should only be used for emergency purposes. Even then, you should pull off to the side of the road to use your cellphone. If you start feeling drowsy, pull off the road! Drowsiness increases the risk of a crash by nearly four times! A government study has shown that 37% of U.S. drivers have dozed off or actually fallen asleep at least once behind the wheel. You should limit the number of passengers, as well as the level of activity inside of the vehicle. Driving with friends in the car can create a dangerous driving environment, because inexperienced drivers tend to focus on their friends, as opposed to the road and their surroundings. Avoid eating while driving. Finishing your breakfast on the way to work may seem like a great way to save time, but it means you are being less attentive to the road and the other drivers around you. Food spills are also a major cause of distraction while driving. Do your multi-tasking outside the car. You spend a lot of time in your car, so it may seem like the perfect place to call friends, search for music, or even send a few quick text messages. You should try to resist these urges in order to have a better focus on the road and other drivers around you. Try to get settled in before you begin driving. The main objective while driving should always be to keep yourself and your passengers safe on the way to your destination! At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we strive to provide the best for our client's whether you come to visit us to pick out your new car or to get your car serviced. Call or visit us today for any other questions you may have! 630 Middle Country Rd. Smithtown NY, 11780 (631) 265-2204.

Whether you live on Long Island or you're just visiting, there are tons of great restaurants to choose from. Luckily for you, there's no need to break the bank! We've compiled a list of Long Island's top-notch cheap eats, so you can enjoy a worry-free meal! Lazzat - 516-826-6060 Lazzat is a cozy, laid back, family-owned Indian and Pakistani restaurant where they take a warm and homey approach to Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Although this restaurant's entire idea originated from the meat-eating north, the menu offers a countless amount of meatless options to choose from. 3245 Sunrise Hwy, Wantagh, New York 11793 Aloo Gobhi, a spiced cauliflower stir-fry, is a great choice for vegetarians! The Gourmet Whaler - 631-659-2977 The Gourmet Whaler in Cold Spring Harbor is a casual, homey place to eat, a great place to bring a friend to for a quick bite to eat. 111 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724 Fried flounder fish tacos with slaw, chipotle mayo and peach-mango salsa MB Ramen - 631-923-3176 MB Ramen is a classic, fast-paced, energetic ramen counter inspired by early 1990s hip-hop. 335 New York Avenue, Huntington, New York 11743 MB Ramen is a play on a classic Tonkotsu broth with twists including oxtail and beef bones Basil Cafe & Restaurant -631-676-3148 This Persian-Italian restaurant has a cozy, intimate feeling with its lush and comfortable back patio for guests as well. 413 Lake Avenue, St James, New York 11780 Sauteed eggplant topped with crushed caramelized walnuts Wahlburgers - 631-473-8525 Wahlburgers is a cheerful, quick restaurant, where reality television meets reality! The walls are decorated with movie and television posters, as well as album covers of Mark and Donnie Wahlberg. 4837 Nesconset Hwy., Port Jefferson Station, New York 11776 A delicious, classic burger at Wahlburgers Swell Taco - 631-627-6710 Swell Taco is a fun, vividly decorated establishment, filled with beach decor and has a walled-in back patio. 30 E. Main Street, Patchogue, New York 11772 The Succulent Carnitas Taco is a corn tortilla filled with shredded, slow-cooked pork shoulder, pickled onions, cheese, and salsa. If you are in the area of Lake Grove or if you have any questions, call or visit us at Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown! 630 Middle Country Rd. Smithtown NY, 11780 (631) 265-2204

All across Long Island, throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County, there are places that many Long Islanders have yet to explore. Here is a list of gems across the Island, that you definitely won't regret visiting! Lakeland County Park - 631-853-2727(seasonal)/631-854-4949(administration) In Islandia, there is a wooded refuge, offering a winding maze of handicapped accessible trails to explore. Signs will show you the way to isolated benches that overlook a beautiful pond. Johnson Ave, Islandia, NY 11749 Southards Pond in Babylon Southards Pond is 19 acres of pure paradise, just south of Sunrise Highway. Here, you can enjoy fishing and walking or jogging along long trails and footbridges. Babylon, New York 11702 Massapequa Preserve Right along a stream, surrounded by trees and gardens, lies a 432-acre wonderland hidden within the heart of Massapequa. Massapequa Preserve, Oyster Bay, NY Garvies Point Museum Preserve - 516-571-8010 The Garvies Point Preserve consists of 62 acres of masses of glacial rock and sediment, covered by forests and meadows. There are about 5 miles of marked trails for the visually impaired, and tons more wooded areas with a wide variety of plant life, attracting more than 140 species of birds. 50 Barry Dr, Glen Cove, NY 11542 LongHouse Reserve - 361-329-3568 A 16-acre reserve and sculpture garden located in East Hampton, open to the public for a nominal fee, which also features pieces from Buckminster Fuller, Yoko Ono, and Willem de Kooning to name just a few. 133 Handscreek Rd, East Hampton, New York 11937 Vanderbilt Planetarium - 631-854-5555 A mansion and a museum, set on 43 acres, including the planetarium, the Gold Coast Mansion, and amazing museum exhibits. 180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY 11721 Nassau County Museum of Art - 516-484-9338 This 145-acre property showing off art exhibits throughout a sculpture park, and beautiful walking trails and gardens Admission $12 adults, $8 seniors (62+), $4 children(4-12), Free under 4, $4 students(with valid ID), members free at all times. 1 Museum Dr, Roslyn Harbor, New York 11576 Parrish Art Museum - 631-283-7006 Here, at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York, there are 15 temporary exhibitions on display each year. The Parrish Art Museum produces over 100 public programs-films, music, etc.- and offers a year-round schedule of classes and workshops. 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, New York 11976 Whether you are in Port Jefferson visiting Danford's Hotel & Marina, or you're roaming the Stony Brook Grist Mill in Stony Brook, stop into our Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown showroom at 630 Middle Country Rd. St James, New York 11780 to see a model in person or contact us at 631-265-2204 to speak with a Sales Consultant!

Easter is a holiday that everyone can enjoy! We've compiled a list of fun-filled Easter egg hunts and other activities in Suffolk County for you and your family to enjoy! Benner's Farm -631-689-8172 April 20 at 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:45 pm April 21 at 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:45 pm Admission: $8 adults, $6 children & seniors admission includes an Easter egg hunt, baby animals, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, and other attractions! 56 Gnarled Hollow Rd, East Setauket, New York 11733 Orient Beach Spring Egg Hunt-631-323-2440 April 13 at 11:00 am (Rain date: 4/14 at 1:00 pm) Children 12 & under can enjoy an egg hunt and a visit by the "Spring Bunny" North Country Rd, Route 25, Orient, New York 11957 Easter Egg Hoppening at Heritage Trust -631-499-6824 April 13 at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 11:00 am $10 admission, Registration only, no walk-ins Includes an egg hunt, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and a light morning snack 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Rd, Mt Sinai, NY 11766 Spring Egg Hunt at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium -516-692-6768 April 20 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Kids can bring their own baskets and collect treat-filled eggs for both the children and the fish Limited tickets will be sold. Last admission 10:30 am 1660 NY-25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 Easter EGGstravaganza at Boomers Long Island -631-4475-1771 April 20 11:00 am to 5:00 pm All ages Admission varies, $8+ Reserve your spot on the train to the Easter Egg Pasture where you and your little ones can hunt for eggs 655 Long Island Ave., Medford, New York 11763 Montauk Kids' Eggstravaganza-631-668-8038 April 20 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (Rain date: 4/21 at 12:00 pm) Free admission Ages 10 and under Egg hunt and foot races, sponsored by The Montauk Chamber of Commerce, The candied Anchor, and the Montauk Fire Dept. Easter baskets and bunny ears will be provided 742 Montauk HWY, Montauk (On the green) Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Easter Parade and Egg Hunt-631-473-1414 April 21 at 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Free admission Ages 2-5 & 6-8 only. All children will receive a treat from the Chamber of Commerce Harborfront Park, 101-A E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Easter Brunch & Day of Aquarium Fun at the Long Island Aquarium -631-208-9200 April 21 at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (seatings at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm) Admission: $54. 95 (adults, 13+), $49.95 (adult members), $26.95 (children, 3-12), 23.95 (child members) Includes traditional brunch fare, as well as admission to the aquarium for the day, a take-home craft, and a penguin egg hunt! 431 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901 At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we strive to provide the best for our client's whether you come to visit us to pick out your new car or to get your car serviced. Call or visit us today for any other questions you may have! 630 Middle Country Rd. Smithtown NY, 11780 (631) 265-2204.