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Information on several topics discussed at the Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) annual business and holiday meeting is presented. Topics include the New York City's code requirement for all inspections and tests to be witnessed by a third party and the ECNY elections. The meeting featured several ECNY members including Robert DeFrancesco, Michael Bryne and Paul Pedretti.

The article focuses on the celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International at the North American Commercial Real Estate Congress and The Office Building Show in New York City in July 2007. A Welcome Party was held at the World Financial Center Winter Garden as part of the celebration. The history of BOMA International is discussed.

The article announces the entry of Virginia Controls into the New York City (NYC) Metropolitan area market with the company's Vision Control System introduced on June 4, 2009. According to the article, the Richmond, Virginia-based company has been successful in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Fred Landon, the company's NYC team is made up of Northern Region Sales Manager Lisa Nicki-Perry, Product Development Manager Tom Reamsnyder and Operations Manager Marty Heinike.

The article reports on the decision of Start Elevator to provide an elevator modernization for the Ronald McDonald House of New York Inc. which provides temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families. The Galaxy Controller from G.A.L. Manufacturing was installed by Start Elevator. Monitor Controls will provide fixtures for the elevator. The volunteer supervisor for the project is DTM Inc. Elevator Consulting and Drafting Services.

The article discusses the highlight of a seminar on national code inspection procedures conducted by the Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) held on October 16, 2008. Questions and answers were raised at the end of the presentation to the ECNY board and code committee members and Donald Franklin, representative of the New York City (NYC) Department of Buildings. The consensus formed at the event concerned with the need for a working relationship with all parties during the inspection procedure to ensure the success of the program.

The article deals with the highlights of the annual dinner dance and picnic held by the Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) on May 9 and August 9, 2008, respectively. Awards to the pioneers of the elevator industry were presented at the dinner dance. The organizations that participated in the picnic included BP Elevator, Elite Elevator Cab and Richmond Elevator Co. The annual softball game is the primary feature of the picnic.

The article discusses the highlights of routine seminar of the Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) at Bruno's on the boulevard in Queens, New York City. Main speaker was Harry Vyas of the Department of Buildings (DOB) with field operation deputy director Donald Franklin. The seminar discussed the code-change issues and how they will affect the elevator industry.

The article discusses the highlights of The Peelle Co.'s door modernization seminar which was held at Uncle Jack's Steak House in Manhattan on June 15, 2011. J.T. and Christopher G. Peelle discussed the company's technology for elevator-door modernization projects. Dan Nieve , Frank Leo and Steven Mullon of the engineering and technical-support team discussed some features of the new product line.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2011 First Annual Shoot for Honor & Support that was held at the private club Ten Mile River Preserve in Dover Plains, New York on March 4. It was attended by about 17 elevator-company sports enthusiasts. The event was aimed at supporting the men and women from the armed services who have given so diligently and unselfishly to the U.S. The charity event was founded by Scott Akin and his son, Daniel, from EDI/ECI Cabs.

The article reports on a product seminar hosted by Draka Elevator Products and Benfield Electric on June 16, 2009 in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It cites the presentation and demonstration of Draka's products and services including its traveling cable and hoist cable. The introduction of the Sure-Stop Rope Brake by Draka sales manager John-Pierre Lapointe is also noted.

The article discusses the highlights of a seminar conducted by Computerized Elevator Control Corp. (CEC) at Uncle Jack's Steak House in New York City which is prior to the dinner cruise of the National Association of Vertical Transportation Professionals (NAVTP). The event talked about the company's product line and manufacturing capabilities and has been attended by around 30 people.

This article reports on the technical and new-product introduction seminar hosted by Motion Control Engineering Inc. (MCE) on June 12, 2007 in New York City. It explains that the seminar was started by MCE senior vice president of product sales and support Ashur Kanon. The seminar was attended by about 33 individuals representing the management and senior technical personnel from elevator contractors across the New York City area.