Mayor's Message

Waterfront Advisory Committee Applications Open

Call for Artwork for City Hall Exhibition

Hooley on the Hudson on Sunday

Community Garden Tour on September 13

Parks & Recreation Senior Trip to Lake George

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 Labor Day weekend. We have a wonderful community event that takes over downtown Kingston on Sunday with the Hooley on the Hudson. It is a great event with music, dancing, food and lots more. Note there will be parking restrictions and road closures, so plan ahead!

City offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the holiday. There will be no trash/recycling pick-up on Monday, pick-up will be delayed one day next week.

Dietz Stadium will be operating on holiday hours on Monday, open to the public from 7:00am to 5:00pm.

I hope everyone enjoys a safe holiday!

-Steve

Waterfront Advisory Committee Applications Open

With funding support from the NYS Department of State, the City of Kingston will update its Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP) and will create a Waterfront Advisory Committee.

The current Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, which was adopted in 1992, established a means of both protecting and enhancing local coastal resources.

Mayor Noble said, “Since the initial Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan was created, not only has the City experienced the effects of climate change, but the initial plan did not include analysis of the Esopus Creek, which borders the city to the north. We have new challenges and boundaries to consider in this updated plan and will also create a Harbor Management Plan for the Rondout. We believe that a revised plan will help attract investment in waterfront projects because it demonstrates the City’s commitment to revitalization and resource protection and will make the development process more predictable and efficient. I encourage all interested residents to get involved in the planning process and help us make a blueprint for the health of our waterfront’s future.”

Creating the updated Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan will be a 5-year project, which will be led by a consultant team, working with State and City staff and joined by a Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC). The WAC will consist of business leaders, local stakeholders, group representatives, and other interested residents. The City of Kingston Planning Director will serve as the Staff Liaison to the Committee.

Planning Director Suzanne Cahill said, “Kingston’s expansive waterfront boundary has contributed to our rich history and allows for an abundance of cultural institutions, restaurants, and recreational opportunities—all of which are economic drivers for our region. Long-term planning for resiliency and revitalization is the only strategy that will make the waterfront viable into the future. A proactive and intentional approach sets Kingston up for smart investments while also preserving its character and valuable open space.”

The application is available here. Deadline to apply is September 30, 2025.

More information about the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan planning can be found at www.engagekingston.com/waterfront-revitalization-plan.

Call for Artwork for City Hall Exhibition

Open call for artwork for inclusion in an exhibition entitled, 250 Years of American Voices, Stories and Histories, which will be on display at City Hall from December 6, 2025, through September 25, 2026. 

In the ground floor gallery space, City Hall will host a multidisciplinary community visual arts exhibition, 250 Years of American Voices, Stories & Histories, bringing the country’s 250-year cultural history to life through the arts. Local artists are invited to submit artworks in response to the theme. A special section of the exhibition will be reserved for artwork from local youth organizations.

Mayor Noble said, “We are excited to present this next City Hall exhibition, which calls for artistic interpretations of stories and histories, bringing together memories of the past, experiences of the present, and visions of the future. We invite our local artists to explore the cultural intricacies of our country’s 250-year history. We encourage artists of all backgrounds to interpret the exhibition’s theme in a way that feels true to their sense of belonging and connection to their local and national communities.”

Submissions can be sent via the online application and are due by October 3, 2025, at 4:30pm. Guidelines and submission requirements are available at https://www.kingston-ny.gov/exhibitions.

Hooley on the Hudson on Sunday, August 31

Parks & Rec Senior Bus Trip to Lake George

Calling all seniors! Join the Kingston Parks & Recreation Department for a bus trip to Lake George on Friday, September 19. Registration is required.

Cost includes a bus to and from Lake George, a boat tour on the Lac du Saint Sacrement, a lunch buffet, live entertainment, and more.

To reserve a spot, call Chris Connolly at 845-481-7337 or register online at Kingston.recdesk.com

Community Garden Tour on September 13

Join Grow Well Kingston Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00am-12:30pm, for a garden tour. The tour will visit six of the City of Kingston’s community gardens. Learn about the gardens and meet the garden stewards. Share the love of gardening and meet new neighbors. 

The tour will be via bicycle, but it’s not required to participate. The first five gardens are close enough to walk to. Or meet us at your favorite garden at the time below. The route is 4 miles total and will be at a slow pace. Here is a map of the route. New this year: Spanish interpretation will be available thanks to the Hudson Valley Farm Hub! 

Please wear comfortable clothes, bring water, sunblock, snacks, and anything else to be comfortable. Bring food and stay for a picnic lunch at the end of the tour. The event is rain or shine. If needed, cancellation will be decided on Friday, September 12 at noon and posted here.

To request a bicycle or helmet, please contact Emily Flynn of the City of Kingston Health and Wellness Department at 845-334-3909.

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.

Two upcoming meeting dates have been announced:

Ward 6

with Alderman Bob Dennison

Monday, September 8, 2025

5:30pm

Landmark Place, 300 Flatbush Ave.

Ward 7

with Alderman Drew Andrews

Monday, September 15, 2025

5:30pm

Hutton Park pavilion

Future monthly ward meetings will be announced in the coming weeks.

Paving & Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

Paving– the September paving project will be the week of September 22 and will include the following streets:  

Dubois Street from Newkirk Avenue to Maple Street

Hasbrouck Avenue from Newkirk Avenue to the end

Maple Street from Dubois Street to Murray Street

Newkirk Avenue from Maple Street to Hasbrouck Avenue

CSX crossings– CSX has been making improvements at railroad crossings including on Foxhall and Smith Aves. Work will continue on the Ten Broeck Avenue crossing, which is expected to take 2-3 days to complete.



Albany Avenue– DOT will be milling and paving a section of Albany Ave, on the outbound lane from the Foxhall area to the city line. Work will be limited to one lane and is expected to begin Tuesday, September 2. 

Route 9-W paving– NYSDOT will pave 4.7-miles of Route 9W between Canal Street in Port Ewen and State Route 32 in the Town of Ulster in early September, as well as the ramps at Delaware Avenue.

Efforts to minimize impact to the travelling public will be made, with a majority of the work conducted during nighttime hours with single lane closures during paving operations. The project is expected to be complete at the end of the 2025 construction season.

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

CSX crossing work recently completed on Foxhall Ave.

City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities

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

• Solid Waste Foreman
• Motor Equipment Operator

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

The following civil service exams are scheduled:

• Police Officer exam on September 20, 2025 (deadline: September 3)
• Spanish Speaking Clerk on November 8, 2025

The City has over 25 boards & commissions, and we're always looking for volunteers to serve the community. Learn more about the various boards and commissions here.

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/