Mayor's Message

Movies Under the Stars Tomorrow!

Post Office Park Guided Tree Tour

RUPCO Plus One ADU Applications Open

Applications Open for Golden Hill Apartments

Kingston Repair Cafe on August 23

Mayor Noble's Upcoming Listening Tour Meetings

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

City of Kingston Board & Commission and Job Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

NYSDOT's major Wurts Street Bridge renovation has won an award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The $60 million rehabilitation was named a winner in the Quality of Life/Community Development category. 

The Wurts Street Bridge is a much-beloved historic treasure for our area, and we are appreciative of the care and close attention that went into its recent restoration. Thanks to NYSDOT’s investment in its future, we know this iconic bridge will be around for generations to come.

-Steve

Movies Under the Stars on Saturday

Kingston Parks & Recreation is hosting Movies Under the Stars on Saturday, August 23 in Academy Green, showing the new West Side Story, the classic film reimagined. Showtime is 7:00pm!

Bring a chair, a picnic and your friends and join the fun.

Post Office Park Guided Tree Tour

Join the City of Kingston’s Urban Forester for a guided tour of the new tree plantings at Post Office Park on Saturday, September 9 at 10:00am!

With 50 trees on the site, learn information about species, tree history, and benefits to birds, pollinators, and our community. The tour will take 1.5 hours and conclude with an optional 30-minute weeding blitz to remove small weeds around the tree planting beds to help with their growing needs.

Please bring water, sun/rain protection, and questions about trees! Tree tour will continue in light rain. If there are heavy showers or thunderstorms the event will be postponed to a future date.

Weeding blitz will guided by the Urban Forester and involve removing small weeds by hand around the tree planting beds. Gardening gloves will be available for up to 20 people, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own gloves. More at https://livewellkingston.org.

RUPCO Plus One ADU Applications Open

RUPCO has launch round 3 of the Plus One Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program, now open on a first-come, first-served basis to homeowners who earn up to 100% of area median income (AMI).

The program provides grants of up to $112,500 to construct or rehabilitate ADUs — whether attached units like basement apartments or detached units such as backyard cottages or garage conversions. In return, participants agree to rent the unit at an affordable rate for a minimum of 10 years and commit to not using the unit as a short-term rental.

Homeowners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. While previous rounds were limited to select municipalities, Round 3 is open countywide. The program website includes an “Additional Resources” section with ADU requirements by municipality and a guidebook to help residents plan their projects.

For more information and to apply, visit the Plus One ADU Program page on RUPCO’s website: https://rupco.org/plusone.

Types of ADUs

Golden Hill Now Accepting Applications

Golden Hill is a brand new mixed-income housing community nearing construction completion in Kingston. With 164 thoughtfully designed one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, this community will offer a variety of living options for individuals, families, and seniors (62+) alike. Units will feature top-tier amenities, including a community center, fitness center, and health service programs.

Designed with an emphasis on connectivity and inclusivity, Golden Hill will feature open spaces, a playground, and convenient on-site parking, as well as direct access to the Empire State Trail, making it an ideal location for both relaxation and recreation.

The deadline to apply is October 7, 2025. The lottery will be conducted at 10:00am on October 21, 2025. Apply here.

Kingston Repair Cafe on Saturday, August 23

eBike Safety Tips

With the use of e-bikes and e-scooters on the rise, we’re sharing safety information.



A Consumer Product Safety Commission study found that e-bikes crash more than traditional bikes, resulting in more severe injuries. In the study, e-scooters experienced a higher rate of head injury, because these riders wore helmets less frequently.



E-bike & e-scooter safety tips:

- Be aware of speed. E-bikes and e-scooters have electric motors that in combination with pedaling power make them potentially faster than traditional bicycles. A significant number of crashes happen on the first or second attempted ride. New riders also fall by themselves or run into obstacles more often than experienced riders.

- Be aware of the weight of the bike. E-bikes weigh substantially more than traditional bicycles and are generally not as responsive to evasively turn or brake quickly.

- Learn the controls. E-bikes can have varying types of controls for speed, gear selection, and front/rear brakes. Familiarize yourself with all the features before operating.

- Check battery capacity

- Position your seat and handlebars where they are most comfortable and efficient.

- Helmets are required for 16 &17-year-olds and are strongly recommended for all other users.

Practice before using e-bikes or e-scooters on streets. Be conservative in your first few rides in traffic. Start with low power and progress to higher assist power and speeds. More at https://nybc.net/safety/e-bike-safety

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– paving on Fairview Ave, Fairview Ave Ext, and Stickles was completed this week. September paving will be announced soon.

CSX crossings– CSX will continue making improvements at railroad crossings in Kingston. On Monday, August 25, work will begin on the Ten Broeck Avenue

crossing, which is expected to take 2-3 days to complete. Seek alternate routes.

Central Hudson– paving will continue the week of August 25 on Merilina Avenue, Voorhees Avenue, Alcazar Avenue, Court Avenue, Boulder Avenue, Howland Avenue, Granite Court, and Catskill Avenue in the Town of Ulster with possible lane changes and/or road closures. 

Service replacements will continue the week of August 25 on Furnace Street, Van Buren Street, and Cedar Street with possible lane changes and/or road closures.



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 the week of August 25. 

Route 9-W paving– 4.7-miles of Route 9W between Canal Street in Port Ewen and State Route 32 in the Town of Ulster will be paved 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.

Paving on Fairview Ave this week

City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities

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

• Solid Waste Foreman
• Clerk (Spanish Speaking)
• Motor Equipment Operator
• Traffic Electrician

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
• 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/