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City of Kingston Awarded $1,000,000 Anti-displacement Grant |
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2020 Annual Report Released |
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Economic and Community Development Analysis Released |
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City of Kingston Job Opportunities |
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Apply for a Board or Commission |
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A Message From Mayor Steve Noble:
Dear Friends,
I hope this finds you well. Our Covid numbers here in Ulster County continue to steadily grow, and unfortunately so does our number of fatalities. We are still seeing the increase from holiday gatherings. The vaccine roll-out has been slower than we expected, which means we have to stay diligent in our efforts to curb the spread. Everyone must do their part.
A reminder that City offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no trash/recycling pick-up on Monday, which will be pushed back one day next week.
Take care and stay safe.
-Steve
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COVID-19 Information
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As of Friday, January 15, there are 2,072 active Covid-19 cases in Ulster County, 430 in Kingston, and there have been 171 deaths across the County. More local resources at Ulster County Covid-19 Information
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Go to New York's COVID Report Card to find COVID-19 positive case data for every school district in the state.
- To report violations of health and safety restrictions and requirements for businesses, gatherings and individuals, please choose the appropriate link below:
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Health care workers can text NYFRONTLINE to 741-741 to access 24/7 emotional support services. Any New Yorker can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for counseling.
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City of Kingston Awarded $1,000,000 Ant-displacement Grant
The City of Kingston is one of 10 municipalities to receive $1 million funding from Enterprise to implement strategies identified through participation in the New York State Anti-Displacement Learning Network (ADLN). Last year, each municipality formed an ADLN Team, which includes local stakeholders, elected officials and staff, who worked with Enterprise over nine months to identify displacement triggers and design targeted approaches to address them.
Enterprise worked alongside the New York Attorney General’s Office as well as PolicyLink and the Center for Community Progress to design the Learning Network sessions and collaborate with jurisdiction teams on developing their strategies. Enterprise will now continue working with the City of Kingston to implement these high-impact strategies locally so that community members at risk of displacement can remain in their homes.
Resident displacement is a major cause of community destabilization across New York. Displacement disproportionately harms low-income communities and people of color, furthering racial inequity and causing increased and entrenched poverty, economic immobility, and weakened cultural ties and support networks.
“Housing is a fundamental right for all people. With the worsening pandemic, increased demand in our area, and rising housing costs, we as a City need to do everything possible to make sure no one loses their home,” said Mayor Noble. “I am so grateful for this grant from Enterprise Community Partners that will allow us to implement smart strategies to help ensure everyone in our community has a safe, stable place to live.”
More info can be found here.
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City of Kingston 2020 Annual Report Released |
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Mayor Noble has released the 2020 Annual Report, which includes Police, Fire, Engineering, Building Safety, Planning, and many others. This the first time the City of Kingston has released a comprehensive, all-department report. In years past, Mayor Noble’s administration has released individual annual reports from different departments, such as Department of Public Works, Health and Wellness, and Grant Management. The 2020 Annual Report details each department’s accomplishments and developments from the calendar year 2020, along with goals for the new year.
“I am proud of our City staff, who pivoted in 2020 to either working remotely or working under drastically different conditions,” said Mayor Noble. “City staff were able to not only get their work done on a tighter budget, but also supported the City of Kingston in new and challenging ways due to the Covid-19 crisis. This 2020 Annual Report gives the public an idea of what this staff accomplished in extraordinary circumstances.”
The 2020 Annual Report can be found here.
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Mayor Releases Economic & Community Development Report
In 2016, the City of Kingston adopted the Kingston 2025 Comprehensive Plan, a vision and guide for Kingston's future that recommends goals, policies and objectives related to land use, nature and historic resources, housing, transportation and public facilities. Implementation of the Plan’s strategies requires a coordinated effort between the City, organizations within other jurisdictions including Ulster County, New York State and the Federal Government, non-for-profits, residents, private interests, community groups, and other entities. Objectives laid out in the Comprehensive Plan include both short term and long goals. Since its adoption in 2016, several strategies and objectives have been achieved, many are underway, and many more are still in the conceptual phase.
The Strategic Community and Economic Development Plan, which was prepared by Pattern for Progress, gives a status update for the strategies set forth by the Kingston 2025 Comprehensive Plan, as well as detailed action plans for the prioritized strategies. The action plans include the primary parties responsible for carrying out the activities or programs, and a list of collaborating organizations and groups associated with the goal and strategy.
“I signed our City’s Comp Plan into law in early 2016, and 2021 marks the five-year halfway point,” said Mayor Noble. “This report of our progress so far in implementing the goals identified in the Comp Plan will help us move forward in finishing what we set out to achieve. I hope this document will guide and focus our efforts on the remaining priorities, such as getting our re-zoning work done and developing more housing.”
The Strategic Community and Economic Development Plan can be found here.
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City of Kingston Job Opportunities
The City is hiring across several departments for the following positions:
Director of Housing Initiatives
Assessment Data Collector in the Assessor’s Office
Engineering Aide in the Engineering Department
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator in the Department of Public Works
Laborer in the Parks and Recreation Department
Motor Equipment Mechanic in the Department of Public Works Garage
Skilled Mechanic in the Department of Public Works
Maintenance Mechanic for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Two part-time Bilingual Clerk positions - in the City Clerk’s Office and the Building Safety Department
Michael Gilliard, the City of Kingston’s first Director of Housing Initiatives, will move over to a full-time Executive Director position at the Kingston City Land Bank. The new Director of Housing Initiatives will focus on furthering City of Kingston housing programs and legislation, including implementing the Anti-displacement Grant, the zombie property grant, and seeking other avenues for Mayor Noble’s vision to increase affordable housing.
Questions about City of Kingston job opportunities can be directed to the Civil Service office at 845-334-3921.
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Apply for a Board or Commission!
The following City of Kingston Boards and Commissions are looking for volunteers!
Climate Smart Kingston
Conservation Advisory Council
Heritage Area Commission
Human Rights
Live Well Kingston
Water Board
And the Tree Commission is looking for an certified arborist.
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Hutton Brickyards Salt School: Free Job Training
Hudson Brickyards is hosting Salt School, free job training and an invaluable opportunity for professional development.
Salt School is an 8-week, 24-hour intensive introduction to all facets of the hotel industry designed to prepare potential staff for employment in the hospitality field. The course is a combination of socially distanced in-person and virtual learning, which will be held weekly starting February 8. More info and application can be found here.
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Mayor Noble's Tuesday/Thursday Updates
Mayor Noble has been giving regular live updates since mid-March. His now twice-weekly updates can be heard on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00pm via Radio Kingston and the City of Kingston Facebook page.
Click below to hear the latest radio address.
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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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