New York
Elisha Otis at Crystal Palace, Part 2
Historical importance of the 1854 exhibition in New York Last month’s history article, “Elisha Otis’ Improved Elevator at the New York Crystal Palace,” explored what actually happened at Otis’ 1854...
Sunny Skies Again
Honoring Jim Sullivan, the 46th annual “Pop/Joe” golf fundraiser is a smashing success. by Joel Frohlinger Organizers of the 46th annual “Pop” Frohlinger/Joe Marchese Memorial Invitational Golf Tournament on September...
Elisha Otis’ “Improved Elevator”
Examining the “facts” from the New York Crystal Palace Exhibition The story of Elisha Otis’ exhibition of his “improved elevator” at the New York Crystal Palace in 1854 is found...
IUEC Local 1 To Recruit 50 Elevator-Escalator Apprentices
The New York State Department of Labor recently announced the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 1 of New York and New...
US$25.8-Million Subway Station Upgrade Completes In Brooklyn
The NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completed a US$25.8-million renovation of the Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum subway station in Brooklyn, New York, Real Estate Weekly reports. Providing access to the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn...
Long Island, New York-Based Island Elevator Names New GM
Island Elevator, a company that describes itself as "one of the largest and most experienced elevator companies on Long Island," New York, has named Robert Pic general manager (GM). Pic...
New York-Based USSG Acquires New Jersey-Based Transcope
US Services Group, LLC (USSG), an industrial services company based in Deer Park, New York, announced on October 7 the acquisition of Randolph, New Jersey-based Transcope Services, LLC, a carrier...
Hoover’s Role Expands to President of Bronx-Based Eltech
C. Mark Boulhouwer, president of American Elevator Group (AEG), announced on October 11 the appointment of Michael Hoover as president of Bronx, New York-based Eltech Elevator, in addition to his...
Rendering Shows 7-Tower Project Rising in Bronx, New York
Fresh renderings of Bankside, a huge waterfront project under construction in Bronx, New York, were recently shown by 6sqft, Urbanize New York reported in September. The nearly US$1-billion development, which faces the...
Permits Filed For 34-Story Tower In Downtown Brooklyn
Permits have been filed for a 34-story mixed-use tower at 15 Hanover Place in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, New York YIMBY reported on September 24. The proposed 348-ft-tall development will total 244,085...
