July 3, 2025 - In this issue: | | Stockade Pet Spangled Party on Saturday | | Mayor Noble's Upcoming Listening Tour Meetings | | Paving + Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update | | City of Kingston Board & Commission and Job Opportunities | | |
Mayor's Message:
Dear Friends -
Happy Independence Day! City offices will be closed on Friday, July 4.
Kicking off this year’s celebration in T.R. Gallo Park, the NY Funk Alliance, a 7-piece band, will play a mix of R&B, Motown, disco, classic rock, pop country, and contemporary favorites starting at 6:30pm. The Center for Creative Education’s Energy Dancers and Drummers will also perform throughout the evening’s entertainment.
The Cornell, Brickmen Kitchen + Bar, and O’Connor & Partners are sponsoring a fireworks display to be set off from a barge in the Rondout Creek after dark.
Parking will be limited. UCAT will run a free shuttle service, making regular pick-ups from the Kingston Plaza (adjacent to the ballfield off Westbrook Lane), from the Cornell Street parking lot (Thomas Street lot near Little Italy), and along Broadway at the Governor Clinton, the Andy Murphy Center, and Yosman Towers, dropping off at Garraghan Drive. There will also be a continuous shuttle from the parking lot at Kingston Point Beach. Busses will start picking up at 5:00pm and the last bus will depart the Rondout at 11:00pm.
Have a safe, happy Fourth!
-Steve
| | Pet Spangled Party on Saturday, July 5 | | |
The first Stockade Pet Spangled Party will be held on Saturday, July 5 on Wall Street between N. Front and John Streets from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
The event will include a red, white & blue costume contest, a photobooth, Jane's ice cream and more food vendors, pet illustrations and much more!
| | Music in the Parks This Summer | | |
Music in the Parks, the City of Kingston’s outdoor music series, is returning with three free concerts this summer.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
6:00-7:30pm
Dorraine Scofield Duo (country rock/Americana)
TR Gallo Park
Saturday, August 9, 2025
6:00-7:30pm
Soul Purpose Band (soul/blues/swing)
Kingston Point Beach
Saturday, September 20, 2025
3:00-4:30pm
Pablo Shine Latin Jazz Ensemble
TR Gallo Park
(Rain Date: September 21)
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics, and bug spray. In the case of inclement weather, rain dates will be announced. More information is available at www.kingston-ny.gov/musicintheparks.
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Movies Under the Stars film series will return in 2025! All events are free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
The Blues Brothers (R-rated comedy)
8:00pm
Academy Green Park
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Summer of Soul (documentary)
8:00pm
TR Gallo Park
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Sonic 3 (children’s)
7:30pm
Hutton Park
Saturday, August 23, 2025
West Side Story (musical)
7:00pm
Academy Green Park
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnics. For updates and weather-related info, visit the Kingston Parks & Recreation Facebook page.
The Parks Department is also supporting Kingston Film Foundation’s outdoor summer film series on the Midtown Linear Park, including 2001: A Space Odyssey on Sunday, July 20 and Time Bandits on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Both movie events start at 8:00pm and will feature local food vendors.
| | Mayor Noble's Listening Tour Meetings | | |
Mayor Noble, along with Council members from each ward, is hosting monthly ward meetings to meet with residents and hear their concerns.
Thank you for everyone who came out to the Ward 4 Listening Tour meeting on Monday. We had a great conversation.
The Listening Tour meeting for Ward 5 has a new date! It will be held on Monday, July 28. Save the date for Ward 6 on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Ward 5
with Alderwoman Teryl Mickens
Monday, July 28, 2025
5:30pm
Good Work Institute, 65 St James Street
Ward 6
with Alderman Bob Dennison
Monday, September 8, 2025
5:30pm
Landmark Place, 300 Flatbush Ave.
Future monthly ward meetings will be announced in the coming weeks.
| | Paving & Roadwork/Infrastructure Update | | |
Paving– the next round of paving will be:
- Pine Street from Maiden Lane to Greenkill Avenue
- Greenkill Avenue from Wall Street to Marius Street
- Marius Street from Washington Avenue to Glen Street
- Glen Street and Glen St Extension
Milling is expected to begin on Monday, July 21, with paving expected to be completed by Friday, July 25, 2025, weather depending.
Prospect Street sewer project– Prospect Street was paved today; the project will be substantially complete following this work. No work is planned for next week.
Central Hudson– gas main work will continue the week of July 7 on Fairview Avenue, Coffey Pl, Snyder Ave, and Howland Avenue with possible lane changes and/or road closures. Gas main installation will begin on Voorhees Ave and Alcazar Ave towards the end of the week or the following week.
Wurts Street Bridge– Wurts Street Bridge will be closed for four days towards for an inspection. The bridge is expected to be closed Monday, July 21 to Thursday, July 24.
The weekly roadwork update can be found on the City website here.
| | Paving on Prospect Street | | City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities | | |
The City of Kingston is hiring! The following positions are currently open:
The following Civil Service exams are being offered:
For more information on civil service exams and job opportunities, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/employment
The City has over 25 boards & commissions, and we're always looking for volunteers to serve the community. The following currently have openings:
- Live Well Kingston
- Board of Water Commissioners
- Ethics Board
- Recreation Commission
- Conservation Advisory Council
- Zoning Board of Appeals
- Kingston Local Development Corporation Board
Find the application at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KingstonBoards.
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The Kingston 311 app, website, and phone system allow residents to quickly and easily report issues and submit service requests.
The Kingston 311 app, available for Android & iPhones, is a fast and simple way to connect to City officials in non-emergency situations. Photos can be attached to illustrate service orders.
This system is a valuable resource to submit municipal service requests. Examples include:
- Streetlight replacement
- City signage, including overgrowth blocking traffic signs
- Snow removal, reporting parking violations, and other snow issues
- Parks & playground repairs
- Report graffiti or vandalism
- Trail issues
Dial 311 from any phone within City limits to reach us, use the app or visit www.kingston-ny.gov/311/
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Sent on behalf of:
Mayor Steven T. Noble
845.334.3902
mayor@kingston-ny.gov
The purpose of this newsletter is to share important information, project updates, pictures and news from the City of Kingston. For more detailed information, visit:
www.kingston-ny.gov
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