Mayor's Message

NYS Comptroller's Kingston Overview

Kingston Kite Fest Tomorrow

Paint Recycling Event on May 31

New Bleachers Installed at Midtown Center

Next Listening Tour Meetings Announced

Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show

Public Hearing for CDBG Award on May 22

Paving + Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

City of Kingston Board & Commission and Job Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

We had a great Earth Fair event last Saturday. The event drew 2,000 attendees, with 14 performances on two stages, several food trucks, and 61 vendors and exhibitors.

We collected 44 units of refrigerants which consists of 189,289 pounds of C02e diverted from the landfill, 1.5 dump trucks of e-waste, and 60 bankers boxes of paper shredding. 

Thank you for everyone who helped make this such a special event!

-Steve

NYS Comptroller's Kingston Overview Video

Last week, State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli held a press conference on the waterfront to release his economic and fiscal profile of Kingston.

In his positive reoort, DiNapoli said of Kingston: "economic revitalization and climate resiliency efforts are enhancing its status as a regional destination for arts, culture and history, even as the city works through challenges, including housing affordability and budgetary constraints."

His report can be found here. Click below to see the video of his visit.

Second Annual Kite Fest Tomorrow!

The 2nd Annual Hudson Valley Kite Fest will be hold on Saturday, May 17 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Kingston Point Beach. The free, family-friendly event is for everyone from seasoned flyers to first-timers to experience the joy of kites. Bring your own kite or purchase and design one on-site—then watch it take flight!

The festival will feature a variety of vendors, live performances, and the MyKingstonKids Play Cafe. Enjoy delicious food, shops, and much more.

Paint Recycling Event on May 31

A free paint collection and recycling event will be held on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Kingston Plaza. There is no limit to the amount of paint that can be dropped off, but registration is required!

Register at: https://circular.eco/event/Kingston

New Bleachers Installed at Midtown Center

The Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center auditorium and entryway renovation project, which included asbestos abatement and lead remediation, is now complete with the installation of new bleachers. The new ADA-compliant bleachers are six tiers of automated telescoping plastic seating for 300 people.

The asbestos abatement and lead remediation project began August 2024 and was completed in mid-October. Renovation work included a complete rehab to the Broadway entrance vestibule and corridor with new lighting, brick and mortar repairs to the gym, new floor and ceiling trim, and fresh painting throughout the gym and stage areas.

And as part of the project, new play equipment for ages 18 months to 5 years was purchased, including 200 square feet of toddler activity mats, a large indoor play set with two slides and tunnel, a smaller indoor play set, a large slide, a playhouse, two kids picnic tables, toddler riding toys, two teeter totters, blocks, balls and more.

This project was made possible by funding from Kingston’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and support from NoVo in Kingston.

More Listening Tour Meetings Announced

Mayor Noble, along with Council members from each ward, is hosting monthly ward meetings to meet with residents and hear their concerns.

The Ward 4 Listening Tour meeting will be held on Monday, June 16 at Clinton Avenue Methodist Church at 122 Clinton Ave at 5:30pm.

The next Listening Tour dates for Ward 5 and Ward 6 will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, and Monday, September 8, 2025, respectively.

Ward 5

Monday, July 21, 2025

5:30pm

Good Work Institute, 65 St James Street

Ward 6

Monday, September 8, 2025

5:30pm

Landmark Place, 300 Flatbush Ave.

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

Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show

Mayor Noble's weekly radio show, "It's the Mayor" airs on Tuesdays at 5:00pm on Radio Kingston.

This week, Mayor Noble spoke with City of Kingston's Department of Public Works Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent about paving season and other infrastructure projects.

Public Hearing for CDBG Award

The City of Kingston will hold a public hearing for the 2025 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The public hearing will be held on May 22, 2025, at 5:00pm in Conference Room #1, City Hall.

The City of Kingston has drafted its 2025 Annual Action Plan, a one-year planning document that describes the amount of CDBG funds expected to be available and the proposed use of those funds for the upcoming program year (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). The 2025 Action Plan is available for public review and comment at the City of Kingston Office of Community Development, 420 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 or online.

Written comments can be directed to the Director of Community Development at 420 Broadway, Kingston NY, 12401 or abruck@kingston-ny.gov. All comments must be received no later than Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am.

Upcoming Paving & Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

Paving– paving on Spring Street from Broadway to Ravine Street was completed this week.

The next paving project will be O’Neil Street from Broadway to Foxhall Avenue, which has been scheduled for the week of June 23, 2025. Milling is expected to begin on Monday, June 23, with paving expected to be completed by Friday, June 27, weather depending. A road closure is expected, with detours and changes in traffic patterns. 

Next in the schedule for paving will be Pine Street from Maiden Lane to Greenkill Avenue. Dates will be announced as soon as the paving schedule is available. 

For more info on paving projects, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/paving. 

Prospect Street sewer project– the week of May 19, there will be no parking on both sides on Prospect Street from Henry to Cedar for paving operations.

At the same time, there will be no parking both on sides on Prospect Street from Cedar to Greenkill for the installation of curbing, sidewalk, and paving.

Central Hudson– gas main installation work is expected to continue the week of May 19 on Howland Ave, Granite Ave, Boulder Ct, and Merilina Ave. Expect road closures and detours.

Archtop Fiber– one crew will be working on Johnston Ave, Pearl Street, Main St, Noone Ln, Hewitt Pl, Boulder Ave, Merlina Ave, Voorhees Ave & Alcazar Ave. A second crew will be working on Josephine Ave & Marius St. Restoration continues throughout the build area.

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

Spring Street paving work

City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities

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

• Traffic Electrician 
• Skilled Laborer 
• Motor Equipment Operator
• KWD_--_Heavy_Motor_Equipment Operator

The following Civil Service exams are being offered:

• Traffic Electrician on June 28
• Payroll Clerk on June 28
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee on August 9

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

The City has over 25 boards & commissions, and we're always looking for volunteers to serve the community. The following currently have openings:

• 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.

Kingston Offering Gas Appliance Contractor Exam in May

The City of Kingston’s Board of Plumbing Examiners will open the Gas Appliance Contractor’s Exam from May 1 through May 30, 2025.

The online exam will test knowledge of the installation of gas appliances and gas piping within City structures. Applicants must provide proof of at least four years of experience installing gas appliances. A non-refundable exam fee of $100.00 must accompany the application. Applicants who successfully pass the written exam will be required to pay an annual license fee of $125.00.

For further information, click here or call Jill Koenig, Building Safety Clerk, at 845-331-1217. Study guides for the exam can be found here and here.

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/