Mayor's Message

Erie Canal Boat Visits HRMM

Kingston Library Community Conversations

Boo at the Zoo on October 24

My Kingston Kids Halloween Fest & Parade

Community Trick or Treat on October 24-25

Mayor Noble's Upcoming Listening Tour Meetings

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

City of Kingston Board & Commission and Job Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

Today, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. For eight decades, the UN has advanced peace, human rights, and global cooperation. Here in New York, it has also been a cornerstone of our local economy—contributing over $500 million each year through jobs and contracts that support thousands of families and businesses.

The challenges we face today—whether pandemics, climate change, or conflict—transcend national borders. That’s why it’s more important than ever to reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation and the shared values that bind us together as a global community.

Thanks to Hussan Shabbir and Shantha Thangiah, local U.N. Ambassadors from the Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter, for their commitment to advocating global politics at the local level.

United Nations Day honors the spirit of collaboration that continues to make our world, and our city, stronger.

-Steve

Erie Canal Boat at Hudson River Maritime Museum

Mayor Noble visited the Erie Canal Boat, Seneca Chief, on Tuesday at the Hudson River Maritime Museum. The vessel is a full-scale replica of the boat that first traveled from Buffalo to New York City 200 years ago to celebrate the completion of the Erie Canal—one of the most significant achievements in American transportation history.

As part of the celebration, the Seneca Chief crew presented the City of Kingston with an Eastern white pine, a tree of great significance to Indigenous cultures of eastern New York.

The City plans to plant the tree at Cornell Park, joining other communities along the Seneca Chief’s commemorative journey.

Kingston Library Community Conversations

What kind of community would you like live in? Join the Kingston Public Library in a community conversation and share your dreams and aspirations for Kingston on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-8:00pm at People's Place.

The Kingston Library is updating its long-range plan and is engaging with the community on what matters most so that the library can be a welcoming hub for gathering, learning, and connecting.

Join the conversation at the People’s Place Wellness & Empowerment Center at 775 Broadway, and stay tuned for additional opportunities.

No registration is required and refreshments will be provided.

Boo at the Zoo on October 24

Boo at the Zoo returns on Friday, October 24 at Forsyth Park. The event starts at 5:30pm, following by the film Halloweentown playing at dark. This free event is fun for the whole family!

Come in costume. Bring a blanket or chair for the movie.

My Kingston Kids Halloween Event

Community Trick or Treat on October 25-26

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.

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 24- from 5:00-8:00pm, President’s Place will be closed with No Parking from Spring Street to just past the Trinity Lutheran Church property.

Saturday, October 25- the MyKingstonKids Halloween parade will proceed along Broadway from Pine Grove to Academy Green on Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm.

Roadwork/Infrastructure & Road Closures Update

Paving– Stephan Street, Wilkie Avenue, Overlook Drive, and Ringtop Road were paved this week. That concludes the 2025 paving season. The Department of Public Works will begin to prepare for winter/snow season.

Next week, speed humps will be installed 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 

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

October 27: Van Deusen milling

October 28: Van Deusen paving

October 29: Van Buren/Furnace

October 30: Cedar Street from Broadway to Iwo Jima

October 31: Cedar Street from Iwo Jima to Clinton

November 3: Clinton Avenue

November 4: Cedar Street laterals

November 5: various laterals

First Avenue sewer work-- sewer and paving preparation work continues on First Avenue. Paving is expected to be the first week in November. Be alert for rough road conditions on First Avenue.

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.

9-W paving- NYSDOT paving of 9-W continues between Canal Street and the south end of the concrete roadway until Saturday, October 25.

Next week, milling and paving between Route 9W and the Delaware Avenue ramps will begin. One of the four ramps will be closed at a time between 8:00am–5:00pm. All ramps will reopen to traffic outside those hours.

Traffic will be detoured away from the closed ramp and directed toward Broadway. The work schedule is expected to take 4 days, weather depending.

Loughran Park pickleball/tennis court improvement–the acrylic coating system is being applied to the asphalt surfaces. The white lines, netting and remaining fencing will be installed next week. 

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

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
• Solid Waste Foreman

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/