Mayor's Message

Local Food Resources as SNAP Lapses

Halloween Block Party Today!

CDBG Applications Due November 3

Senior Event on November 6

Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show

Mayor Noble's Upcoming Listening Tour Meetings

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

City of Kingston Board & Commission and Job Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

Happy Halloween! I hope everyone has a spooky, and especially safe, Halloween. When you're driving around this afternoon and evening, please drive slowly and always be on the lookout for trick or treaters.

As in years past, there will be an 8:00pm curfew in place tonight for those under 16 years old.

This weekend, the City of Kingston Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, November 1.

City offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 4 for Election Day. Trash and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday.

A reminder about early voting, which runs through Sunday. All early voting and general Election Day information can be found here.

-Steve

SNAP Benefits / Resources

As SNAP benefits are expected to be delayed, here are some food resources in our area:

Catholic Charities food pantry

6 Adams St, Kingston

Hours: Tue & Fri 10 am-3 pm

Phone: 845-340-9170

800-566-7636 (Immigrant Line)

Community Action

70 Lindsley Ave, Kingston

Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

Mass Distribution: 2^nd Fridays 12:00pm

Farm Stand: 2^nd & 4^th Thursdays 10:00am

Phone: 845-338-8750

Heavenbound food pantry

100 Lucas Ave, Kingston

Hours: first & third Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm

Second and fourth Thurs 4:30-6:30 pm

Phone: 854-616-3211

People’s Place food pantry

17 St. James St., Kingston

Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am-1:00pm, and Wed. evenings 5:00pm-7:00pm

Phone: 845-338-4030

People’s Place Community Café

777 Broadway, Kingston

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-1 pm

Hot dinner served last Wednesday of each month: 5-6:30 pm

Farm Stand: Tue 8:30-10:30 April-October

Pointe Of Praise Family Life Center food pantry

243 Hurley Ave, Kingston

Hours: Saturday 1:00-3:00pm

Phone: 845-339-4615

Salvation Army Of Ulster County food pantry

35 Cedar St, Kingston

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:00pm

Red Shield Lunchbox: Mon-Fri 12 pm-1:00pm

Phone: 845-331-1803

St James Happy to Help food pantry

35 Pearl Street, Kingston

Hours: three Sundays a month, 10:30am-2:00pm (call for schedule)

Phone: 845-331-3030

Tilda’s Kitchen & Market

630 Broadway, Kingston

Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00am-4:00pm/ Friday 9:00am-10:00pm/ Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm

Free breakfast & lunch every last Tuesday

Free soup & produce: Mon-Fri until 4 :00pm.

Phone: 845-663-2286

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church food pantry

72 Spring St, Kingston

Hours: Tues-Thurs 9:00am-1:00pm

Phone: 845-338-2954

A regional map of food resources is available here.

If you still have remaining credit on your benefit card, it will not expire. Remaining balances will be carried over into November.

AutumnWeen Event Today 4-8pm

CDBG Application Deadline: November 3

Groups and organizations operating within the City of Kingston may request CDBG funding for eligible programs situated within the City.

Applications can be found on the City’s website here, as well as at the Community Development Office, Ground Floor, City Hall, 420 Broadway, Kingston, NY. Examples of eligible activities and a list of threshold criteria are included in the application packet.

Applications will be due by 12:00pm on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Community Development Office or emailed to Amee Peterson at apeterson@kingston-ny.gov.

For more information, visit the Community Development webpage for more information.

For more information, contact Amee Peterson, Administrative Assistant, 845-334-3960, apeterson@kingston-ny.gov or Mandy Bruck, Director, Office of Community Development, 845-334-3930, abruck@kingston-ny.gov.

Senior Event on November 6

Mayor Noble's Weekly Radio Show

This week, on "It's the Mayor" on Radio Kingston, Mayor Noble spoke with City Planner Suzanne Cahill about upcoming projects including the new housing developments on Frog Alley, at Golden Hill, the former Barrel Factory in Midtown, and others, as well at the lighthouse project -- and more!

Click below to hear their conversation.

Mayor Noble's Listening Tour Meeting

Mayor Noble, along with Council members from each ward, is hosting monthly ward meetings to meet with residents and hear their concerns.

Our final Ward meeting in 2025 will be Ward 9 on November 17.

Ward 9

with Alderwoman Michele Hirsch

Monday, November 17, 2025

5:30pm

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 22 Livingston Street

Road Closures & Traffic Advisories

Friday, October 31 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm, Elmendorf Street will be closed with no parking between Broadway and the Elmendorf/Linear Park Bridge for a block party.

From 4:00pm to 10:00pm, Noone Lane will be closed between Pearl Street and Linderman Avenue for a block party.

Saturday, November 1 - for the Morning Star 5k Run, beginning at 9:00am, there will be intermittent traffic control along the race route.

Roadwork/Infrastructure & Road Closures Update

Paving– speed humps were installed this week on the following streets:

Pine St. between Franklin and St James Street

Gage St. between Farrelly St and the railroad tracks

Stephan St. between Farrelly St and Foxhall Ave 

Now that paving season has ended, the Department of Public Works will be preparing for snow/winter conditions.

Central Hudson– paving restoration continues next week. The following schedule is tentative and weather depending:

November 3: Clinton Avenue

November 4: Cedar Street laterals

November 5: various laterals

Clifton Avenue war memorial- DPW has been working to remove the asphalt from the war memorial at Clifton and Highland. Gravel has been laid and pavers will be installed in the next couple of weeks to finish the restoration.

First Avenue sewer work--milling and paving is planned for First Avenue from Kingston Street north to the City line for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week (November 3-5). Be alert for flaggers and possible delays. Seek alternate routes.

Albany Avenue ADA sidewalks– State DOT is removing and replacing sidewalks in various locations throughout Kingston, including along Albany Avenue, Ulster Avenue, and Route 32. The lane closures along Albany Avenue are causing delays. Seek alternate routes.

Golden Hill- the installation for the permanent signal pole and traffic lights is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 10.

Loughran Park pickleball/tennis court improvement–the netting and remaining fencing will be completed today. The sound mitigation system will be installed next week. 

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

Pickleball/tennis court progress this week

City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities

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

• Recreation Leader
• Assistant Corporation Counsel

For more information on civil service exams and job opportunities, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/employment

The following civil service exams are scheduled:

• Fire Fighter exam, on January 10, 2026 (deadline: 12/11)
• Principal Account Clerk on January 10, 2026 (deadline: 12/11)

The City has over 25 boards & commissions, and we're always looking for volunteers to serve the community. The following currently have openings:

• Ulster County Planning Board (Kingston rep)
• Historic Landmark Preservation Commission
• Ethics Board (Republican or non enrolled)
• Conservation Advisory Council
• Zoning Board of Appeals

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/