New York City

Gelestino Joins Molloy University’s President’s Advisory Council

Champion Elevator Corp. President and CEO Don Gelestino has been appointed to Molloy University's prestigious President's Advisory Council. As a respected leader and advocate for education and community growth, Gelestino...

ECNY Annual Meeting and Holiday Party This Week

Open exclusively to Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) members, the ECNY Annual Meeting and Holiday Party is planned on December 5 at Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throngs Neck Expressway,...

In Memoriam: Thomas Lawrence Aveni

Thomas Lawrence Aveni, who owned Paterson, New Jersey-headquartered EDI-ECI Inc. until 2014, passed away on November 16 at age 85. A native New Yorker, Aveni graduated from Fordham University's School...

In Memoriam: Thomas Stack

Vertical-transportation consultancy VDA, Inc., announced the passing of industry pioneer Thomas Stack in November 2024. Stack was one of VDA's original four owners following the purchase from John Van Deusen...

In Memoriam: Gelestino’s Namesake Father

Donald Gelestino, father of Champion Elevator Corp. President Donald Gelestino, passed away on November 1 at home surrounding by loved ones after a period of declining health. A native of...

New York Build To Include Elevator Companies And Suppliers

New York Build 2025 Expo, the largest construction and design show for NYC, is set to include numerous elevator companies and suppliers. The show, planned on March 12-13, 2025, at...

Dynasty Elevator President Mezzo Joins NYBMA BoD

The New York Building Managers’ Association (NYBMA) announced Dynasty Elevator President John Mezzo has accepted a nomination to join the association’s Board of Directors (BoD). As one of New York...

Mid-American Provides Two ADA Elevators For NYC MTA Station

The NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) tells ELEVATOR WORLD that Mid-American Elevator provided two new elevators for the 14th Street 123 subway station in Manhattan, NYC. Unveiled on November 3,...

New York Build 2025 Agenda and Registration Available

The largest construction and design show for New York, New York Build 2025 will take place at the Javits Center on March 12-13 and registration is now open. The event...

Lift Comm Collaborates with NYC MTA on Accessibility Upgrades

Lift Communications (Lift Comm), a subsidiary of TEC Solutions Concepts Inc. based in New Jersey, announced it is collaborating with the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on accessibility upgrades at...

CAUTION URGED AFTER FATAL ESCALATOR FALL IN CANADA

Caution Urged After Fatal Escalator Fall in Canada

One of the new elevators; image courtesy of MTA

Modern Elevator Provides Two ADA Units for Brooklyn Station

AZERBAIJANI-CHINESE VT FACTORY TO LAUNCH IN AZERBAIJAN

Azerbaijani-Chinese VT Factory in Azerbaijan

Elevators were installed in wooden shafts using a certified, high-efficiency assembly method; image courtesy of Schindler.

Schindler Provides 32 Elevators for New Berlin Schools

Biodiverse plan for 1 Silk Street; image courtesy of SOM

1980s London Buildings to Make Way for New Tower Plan