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City of Kingston Lifts Covid State of Emergency |
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Beach Open, Pool and Splash Pad Opening Delayed |
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Juneteenth Celebration & Proclamation |
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Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show |
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A Message From Mayor Steve Noble:
Dear Friends,
The number of active COVID cases in the City of Kingston have declined to the lowest rates since the beginning of the pandemic and our County is now over 70% vaccinated. We are officially lifted the State of Emergency that was in effect since March 13, 2020, and have fully re-opened City Hall to the public. I am extremely proud and grateful of my staff’s response to the Covid-19 crisis but I am happy we are now returning to a sense of normalcy.
We are currently working on developing an A/V system that will allow board and commission meetings to be held in person while being recorded and live-streamed virtually. We expect that these hybrid meetings will begin to take place in the weeks ahead. We know it's important that the public continue to have the same access to City meetings and for the community to stay connected as we transition out of Covid life.
It feels like a new day. I look forward to seeing more of you in the near future.
-Steve
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COVID-19 Information
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As of Monday, June 21, there are 20 active Covid-19 cases in Ulster County, 3 in Kingston, and there have been 264 deaths across the County. More local resources at Ulster County Covid-19 Information
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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now accepting applications. Details here.
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Small Business Recovery Loans provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in New York that have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50/month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75/month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
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City of Kingston Lifts Covid State of Emergency
In consultation with the State Health Department and CDC guidelines, beginning today, Monday, June 21, 2021, City offices will be open during regular hours (8:30am-4:30pm). Health screenings for employees and visitors will no longer be required. Unvaccinated individuals will still be required to wear a mask in City buildings. Sanitizer and extra masks will be made available near building entrances. Masks are not required for vaccinated individuals. Drop boxes will remain outside City Hall and other buildings, and online transactions are available for the public’s convenience.
Board and commission meetings will continue to be held via Zoom until the new hybrid A/V set-up is in place or until Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order related to public meetings is lifted.
As of now, COVID-related restrictions for events have been lifted, except for indoor events with more than 5,000 attendees. The City of Kingston has created a webpage for guidance related to local events: https://kingston-ny.gov/specialevents. For questions related to special events, contact the Mayor’s office at rverspoor@kingston-ny.gov or 845-334-3902.
The City of Kingston has been in a State of Emergency due to the Coronavirus pandemic since March 13, 2020. Since the inception, and by law, the State of Emergency Proclamation has been updated and reposted every five days.
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We are Hiring!
The City of Kingston and Parks & Recreation are hiring! We are looking for a Historic Preservation Administrator and a Recreation Leader.
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Kingston Point Beach Open, Pool & Splash Pad Delayed |
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Kingston Point Beach officially opened on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
Lifeguards will be on duty at Kingston Point Beach on Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00am until 5:00pm. However, due to a shortage of lifeguards across the Hudson Valley, the beach hours may fluctuate. Visit the Kingston Parks and Recreation Facebook page for daily updates.
Construction work at the Andretta Pool and the installation of a new splash pad amenity has been delayed due to weather, material shortages related to Covid, and other unexpected impediments. The pool is now tentatively expected to open to the public on Wednesday, June 30, if construction stays on the current schedule without further delays.
“The contractors are working diligently to finish this project and help us open the pool to the public as quickly as possible,” said Mayor Noble. “We are looking forward to unveiling the freshly-renovated pool, and we know everyone is excited about the new splash pad, so we’ve extended the pool hours and made it free for everyone to enjoy this summer.”
“The Parks and Recreation department is looking forward to construction being finalized so we can begin our pool season and celebrate the grand opening of the newly constructed splash pad. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience as the contractors put the finishing touches on this project,” said Lynsey Timbrouck, Director of Recreation.
Admittance to the Andretta Pool will be free of charge this summer, hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00am to 6:45pm. For the health and safety of all, on Mondays and Tuesdays the pool will be reserved for Kingston Parks & Recreation summer camps and closed to the public.
Due to Covid-19 and the risk of spread, the pool facility was not able to open in 2020. However, with Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) funding, renovations to the pool house and pool continued throughout the summer and were completed in the fall. Work included installation of a new roof and masonry repairs, as well as pool lining restoration and installation of a new pump and filtration system.
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Mayor Declares June 19 "Juneteenth National Freedom Day"
By Mayor Noble's proclamation, June 19 is officially Juneteenth National Freedom Day in the City of Kingston.
Harambee, the Kingston Land Trust, and My Kingston Kids held a special event to celebrate African American Independence Day on Saturday, June 19, which also served as the grand opening of the Pine St. African Burial Ground. The block party event was filled with music, food, burial ground tours, children's activities, and so much more. Thank you to these wonderful community organizations for putting on this important cultural event with important historical significance.
I encourage you to visit the Pine Street African Burial Ground if you haven't already. It's a sacred space that is finally getting its rightful place in our history.
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Join a City of Kingston Board and Commission
The City of Kingston is looking for volunteers for a number of boards and commissions, including:
Arts Commission
Conservation Advisory Council
Ethics Board
Planning Board
Police Commission
and Live Well Kingston is looking for Latinx volunteers
To apply, please complete an application here.
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Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show
Mayor Noble has been giving regular live updates since mid-March 2020. Last week, he switched over to a longer format radio show with a weekly guest. The show will air on Tuesdays at 5:00pm live on Radio Kingston and the City of Kingston Facebook page.
Click below to hear Tuesday's radio show with City of Kingston Director of Housing Initiatives, Kevin Corté, and tune in on Tuesday, June 22 for a conversation with Lynsey Timbrouck, Director of Parks and Recreation.
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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.
This system is a valuable resource to submit service requests for streetlight replacement, roadwork, City signage, traffic calming measures and other concerns. Issues with snow removal and reporting of vehicles and sidewalks not in accordance with the Snow Emergency restrictions can also be submitted via Kingston 311. Photos can also be attached to illustrate service orders. Dial 311 from any phone within City limits to reach us.
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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:
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