New York
ECNY Announces 2025 Scholarship Program
The Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) has announced its 2025 scholarship program, which will offer a minimum of two US$5,000 scholarships to high school seniors who are graduating in...
McInerney Promoted to President of Metro Elevator New York
Metro Elevator announced that Kevin McInerney has been promoted to president of Metro Elevator New York. With Metro Elevator nearly four years, McInerney joined the company from Schindler, where he...
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,...
Challenging Hudson Valley Modernization a “Testament to Teamwork”
Manhattan-based Champion Elevator Corp. recently completed a transformative elevator modernization at a nursing home in Rhinebeck in New York’s Hudson Valley that Champion President Don Gelestino describes as a "testament...
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...
Vantage Elevator Solutions Welcomes New CCO Tomasino
Vantage Elevator Solutions, headquartered in Bronx, NY, announced that Justin Tomasino has joined the company as chief commercial officer (CCO). Tomasino has more than 35 years' experience in the elevator...
LeCardi Named Metro Elevator VP of Modernization
James LeCardi was recently named vice president (VP) of Modernization at Metro Elevator. Based in the NYC metropolitan area, LeCardi joins Metro Elevator from Schindler, where he held roles including...
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...
