(March 2026) – Melissa Kees was honored in City & State NY’s 2026 40 Under 40 List. The Albany 40 Under 40 List puts a spotlight on a cohort of young professionals who are shaking things up in the overlapping arenas of government, business, nonprofits, health care, labor, higher education and economic development. Melissa joined … Read More
Updates
Corning Place Team Recognized as Finalist at 2026 ADDY Awards!
(March 2026) – The Corning Place team was recognized as a 2026 Capital Region Advertising Federation ADDYs finalist for the Albany Wine & Dine campaign’s graphic design. The CRAF Awards recognizes the best of the best in graphic design, websites, video and more in the Capital Region. Corning Place was nominated as a finalist for … Read More
Chyresse Wells Featured in City & State NY’s Who’s Who in Political Consulting and Communications List!
(January 2026) – Chyresse Wells was honored in City & State’s 2026 Who’s Who in Political Consulting List. The Who’s Who in Political Consulting & Communications List puts a spotlight on the PR and political comms pros who are on the front lines of the biggest campaigns in New York and beyond. Chyresse has a … Read More
Corning Place Communications Wins Best Website at the 2025 Capital Region Advertising Federation Addy Awards
ALBANY, NY (March 2025) – Corning Place Communications (CPC) was awarded “Best Website” at the 2025 Capital Region Advertising Federation Addy Awards. Members of the CPC team attended the 2025 Awards Ceremony where the team was recognized as finalists for three different submissions in the categories of website and logo design. CPC is proud to … Read More
CPC Attends 2023 ESSAE Harvest Highlight
The Empie State Society of Association Executives recently hosted their 2023 Harvest Highlight conference. The conference provides educational and networking opportunities for leaders of all associations – organizations big and small. CPC Digital Media Specialist Bridgette Alesci joined the conference to participate on a panel surrounding social media. Bridgette provided insights and tips for how … Read More
PoliticsNY and amNY Metro recognize Paul Larrabee, APR, as a Power Player in PR & Lobbying
PoliticsNY and amNY Metro have recognized Paul Larrabee, APR, as a Power Player in PR & Lobbying. This annual list highlights the leaders of New York’s top PR and lobbying firms who dedicate their careers to ensuring clients receive optimal exposure across the City and State. Paul provides expertise to a diverse client base with … Read More
Corning Place Communications Announces Addition of Public Affairs Strategists
Albany, NY – Corning Place Communications (CPC), a strategic communications and public affairs firm located in downtown Albany, is pleased to announce Samantha Torrey and Anthony Kownack as new additions to its team of seasoned professionals. Sam Torrey joins CPC as Senior Public Relations Strategist, following nearly seven years serving as Chief of Staff to … Read More
My Memories and Reflections of Ed Verhoff
The following note is by Paul Larrabee, Managing Director of Corning Place Communications It is with profound sadness that I learned of the untimely passing of Ed Verhoff – a remarkable man committed to lifting people up – and encouraging others to do the same. His priorities were clear – his family, his fellow Albany … Read More
Nicole Stachnick Joins Corning Place Communications
Corning Place Communications (CPC), a communications and public affairs firm located in downtown Albany, announced it has added Nicole Stachnick to its team of strategic media and communications specialists. Stachnick joins the team as Senior Digital Media Producer. In that role, she will work alongside her colleagues to offer video production, photography, and multimedia services … Read More
Chyresse Wells Featured in City & State NY’s 40 Under 40
City and State Magazine has named Chyresse Wells, APR, Public Relations Strategist of Corning Place Communications to its 2021 Albany 40 Under Forty list. The selection is a recognition of the next generation of rising stars in New York State politics. With more than a decade of experience in media relations and public affairs, Chyresse … Read More
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