Mayor's Message

Good Trouble Lives On Event on Thursday

Midtown Make a Difference Day Returns on July 18

Movies Under the Stars on Saturday

Music in the Parks on Wednesday

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 -

Summertime is in full swing, and we have lots of wonderful community events in the next couple of weeks.

We are also in full summer construction mode. We are pleased to announce that the sewer and road repair work on Prospect Street is now complete. We will have some major repair work on Broadway on Monday and Tuesday next week, which contractors will do their best to limit the impact of and will have the full roadway re-opened as soon as possible.

I also want to thank our local DOT department for helping this week to paint the yellow lines on Washington Avenue, which will help in traffic calming measures on a busy roadway.

-Steve

'Good Trouble Lives On' Event on Thursday July 17

Good Trouble Lives On, a national day of nonviolent action, will be held on Thursday, July 17, the anniversary of Rep. John Lewis' passing, at the Kingston Pop-Up Cafe.

All are welcome for free live music, food, and powerful speakers.

Kingston POP-UP Shop & Cafe

10 Cedar Street, Kingston, NY

July 17th, 5:30 - 7:30pm

More at https://mobilize.us/s/IRv2d4

Midtown Make a Difference Day on July 18

Midtown Make a Difference Day will return on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 4:00pm–7:00pm on Franklin Street. This year’s theme, United We Stand, celebrates the strength, connection, and resilience of the Kingston community.

This free, family-friendly event offers an afternoon of celebration, resources, and connection. More than 45 local organizations will be tabling at the event, offering activities for all ages and sharing resources related to health, education, employment, recreation, and more.

Jessieca McNabb, comedian, community organizer, and co-host of We Got Next on Radio Kingston, will host the event. DJ Marvin Campbell will keep the energy high with music throughout the afternoon.

With generous support from Rose Women’s Care Service, Family of Woodstock, Inc., the City of Kingston, and Radio Kingston, attendees can enjoy free food, entertainment, and hands-on activities in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Franklin Street will be closed from Broadway to Prospect Street for the duration of the event. On-street parking will not be available. A portion of the celebration will also take place at AME Zion Church, located just off Franklin Street.

Organizations interested in participating, contact erica@radiokingston.org.

Movies Under the Stars on Saturday!

The first Movies Under the Stars event will be this Saturday July 12 at Academy Green Park. The featured movie is the R-rated comedy The Blues Brothers starting at 8:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. Bring a chair and picnic!

Music in the Parks on Wednesday July 16

Next week, the first Music in the Parks concert will be on Wednesday, July 16 from 6:00-7:30pm. The free family-friendly concert will feature the Dorraine Scofield Duo playing country rock/Americana in TR Gallo Park.

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. 

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

Broadway– crews will be working on Broadway near Cedar Street to replace a broken sewer lateral on Monday and Tuesday, July 14-15. 

One lane of traffic on Broadway will be closed during this work. Monday, Broadway traffic will be closed at Cedar coming into the city, Tuesday traffic will be closed going out of the city. Please seek alternate routes.

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.

Wurts Street Bridge– Wurts Street Bridge will be partially closed for four days for a routine inspection. From Monday, July 21 to Thursday, July 24, Wurts Street will be closed between Abeel Street in Kingston and Connelly Road in Port Ewen from 9:00am to 3:00pm each day.

Prospect Street sewer project– the project on Prospect Street is complete except for pavement marking.  

Central Hudson– main installation will begin the week of July 14 at the Clinton Avenue/Cedar Avenue intersection and continue down Cedar Avenue with possible lane changes and/or road closures.

Main installation will continue the week of July 14 on Voorhees Avenue and Alcazar Avenue with possible lane changes and/or road closures.

The weekly roadwork update can be found on the City website here.

Line painting on Washington Avenue this week

City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities

The City of Kingston is hiring! The following positions are currently open:

• Traffic Electrician 
• Motor Equipment Operator
• KWD Water Treatment Plant Operator
• WWTP Mechanic II
• Solid Waste Foreman    

The following Civil Service exams are being offered:

• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee on August 9
• Custodian on August 9, 2025
• Account Clerk on August 9, 2025

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.

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/