Mayor's Message

KPD Receives GIVES Grant for Gun Violence Prevention

Next Paving Project Announced

Kingston Spotlights Health & Wellness Heroes

Movies Under the Stars Tomorrow!

Mayor Noble's Upcoming Listening Tour Meetings

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

City of Kingston Board & Commission and Job Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

The National Weather Service is forecasting extremely hot weather for the next several days. Please use caution when spending time outdoors, stay hydrated, and if you don’t have air conditioning, please visit a Cooling Center.

The Kingston Cooling Center is typically open from 9:00am to 7:00pm at the 2nda Iglesia La Mision Church, 80 Elmendorf Street. This center is operated by Catholic Charities and can be contacted directly at 845-481-4549. Watch Ulster County's Facebook page for updates.

-Steve

KPD Receives NY State GIVES Grant

This week, Governor Hochul announced $159,591 in funding for the Kingston City Police Department to support the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative.

In seven municipalities participating in the GIVE program, shooting incidents with injury declined 15%, and seven fewer people died from gunshot wounds from January through June 2025 compared to the same time last year. The State’s multifaceted plan to continue supporting local law enforcement and community partners on the front lines of fighting gun violence have helped local law enforcement reduce shooting incidents significantly.

Mayor Steve Noble said, “I want to thank Governor Hochul for her ongoing commitment to supporting the City of Kingston’s law enforcement efforts. These resources have allowed us to reduce gun violence, especially in intimate partner situations. The impacts of these preventative measures have positive ripple effects throughout the community, and help our city to be a safer place."

Read the full announcement here.

Next Paving Projects Announced

An additional paving project has been added in July on Albert Street from Condie Street to South Wall Street on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Both Condie Street and Albert Street will be closed from the Boulevard to South Wall during this work.

The August paving project will be: 

Fairview Avenue from Merilina Avenue to Howland Ave.

Fairview Avenue Extension from Fairview Ave. to End

Stickles Avenue from Fairview Ave. to End

Preparation in this area has already begun. Milling on Fairview Avenue and Stickles Avenue is expected to begin on Monday, August 18, 2025, with paving expected to be completed by Friday, August 22, 2025, weather depending. A road closure is expected, with detours and changes in traffic patterns. 

The next round of paving will be announced in the coming weeks. Paving season is expected to continue through October 2025. For more information on paving projects, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/paving. 

Current conditions on Fairview Ave.

Kingston Spotlights Health & Wellness Heroes

The City of Kingston’s Health & Wellness team has launched a storytelling series, uplifting work happening across Kingston by featuring community members. Supported by the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) grant, the campaign highlighted local folks -- from Kate Berardi, the principal at Chambers Elementary School, to Devon Wood from Kingston Emergency Food Collaborative, and more. Their stories illustrate the importance of wellness – in cooking, gardening, grocery shopping, and community.

This project was supported with funds from the New York State Department of Health’s Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant. To see the campaign, visit Live Well Kingston's Instagram and Facebook pages.

Movies Under the Stars Tomorrow!

Kingston Parks and Recreation's next Movies Under the Stars event is tomorrow, Saturday, July 26, in T.R. Gallo Park starting at 8:00pm.

Summer of Soul is a documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival with performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone and many more. Bring a picnic, a chair, and join the fun!

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– this week Pine Street, Greenkill Avenue from Wall Street to Marius Street, Marius Street, Glen Street and Glen St Extension were paved.

Prospect Street sewer project-- striping on Prospect Street is planned for Monday, July 28.

CSX crossings– CSX will be making improvements at three crossings in Kingston. The following roads on the following tentative dates:



Sunday, August 17             Foxhall Avenue crossing

Thursday, August 21          Smith Avenue crossing

Monday, August 25            Ten Broeck Avenue

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

Paving on Greenkill Ave 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
• Mechanic
• Solid Waste Foreman  
• Part-time Housing Code Inspector
• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator  

The following examinations are given on a continuous recruitment basis. Exams are given every six months and names will be filed on the eligible lists. Candidates will remain on the list for one year. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the following:

• Office Assistant 
• Office Assistant I
• Typist

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/