Friday, June 20, 2025 - In this issue: | | Kingston Tenant Protections Upheld in Court | | Post Office Park Grand Opening | | Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday | | Kingston Repair Cafe on Saturday, June 28 | | Movies Under the Stars Returns! | | Ward 5 Listening Tour Meeting: New Date | | Housing Task Force Community Meeting on Tuesday | | Paving + Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update | | Cooling Center to Open on Sunday | | City of Kingston Board & Commission and Job Opportunities | | Kingston Tenant Protections Upheld in Appeallate Court | | |
This week,the New York Court of Appeals has upheld the City of Kingston’s Housing Stability Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) and the Rent Guideline Board’s 15% reduction in rent for ETPA properties. A link to the decision can be found here.
Corporation Counsel Barbara Graves-Poller said, “Rent stabilization is one vital piece of the housing affordability puzzle, and I’m thrilled that the Court of Appeals upheld the City’s housing emergency declaration in such clear terms. I look forward to continuing to support the Mayor, Common Council, and the City’s Housing office as they explore regulatory and supply-side solutions to our housing crisis.”
Mayor Noble signed the Emergency Tenant Protection Act on July 29, and the legislation has been in effect since August 1, 2022. Under the HSTPA, more than 1,200 tenants qualify for rent stabilization and other protections. New York State’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal oversees the implementation of the ETPA and the City of Kingston’s Rent Guidelines Board.
The next Rent Guidelines Board public hearing is scheduled for Saturday, June 21 at 1:00pm at the Kingston Public Library location at 61 Crown Street. The Board will hear testimony from tenants, property owners, and members of the public to inform their determination for rates of rent adjustments, if any, for leases subject to the ETPA, which commence between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026. Members of the public may sign up to speak on the day of the hearing. On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:00pm, the Rent Guidelines Board will convene at Kingston City Hall to vote on rent guidelines for leases commencing between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026.
More information can be found at https://engagekingston.com/etpa.
| | Harambee's Juneteenth Event on Saturday | | Harambee's 8th Annual Juneteenth Festival will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and will feature vendors, performers, inspirational speakers, children's activities and more. | | Post Office Park Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting | | |
Join Mayor Noble, Kingston Parks & Recreation Department, and Live Well Kingston for the grand opening of Post Office Park on Friday, June 27 at 3:00pm. All are welcome!
More about the project at https://engagekingston.com/post-office-park.
| | Kingston Repair Cafe on Saturday, June 28 | | |
The Repair Cafe returns to Kingston on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Clinton Avenue Methodist Church.
Please limit two items per attendee.
| | Movies Under the Stars Returns | | |
Movies Under the Stars film series will return in 2025! All events are free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
The Blues Brothers (comedy)
8:00pm
Academy Green Park
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Summer of Soul (documentary)
8:00pm
TR Gallo Park
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Sonic 3 (children’s)
7:30pm
Hutton Park
Saturday, August 23, 2025
West Side Story (musical)
7:00pm
Academy Green Park
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnics. For updates and weather-related info, visit the Kingston Parks & Recreation Facebook page.
The Parks Department is also supporting Kingston Film Foundation’s outdoor summer film series on the Midtown Linear Park, including 2001: A Space Odyssey on Sunday, July 20 and Time Bandits on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Both movie events start at 8:00pm and will feature local food vendors.
| | 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.
Thank you for everyone who came out to the Ward 4 Listening Tour meeting on Monday. We had a great conversation.
The Listening Tour meeting for Ward 5 has a new date! It will be held on Monday, July 28. Save the date for Ward 6 on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Ward 5
with Alderwoman Teryl Mickens
Monday, July 28, 2025
5:30pm
Good Work Institute, 65 St James Street
Ward 6
with Alderman Bob Dennison
Monday, September 8, 2025
5:30pm
Landmark Place, 300 Flatbush Ave.
Future monthly ward meetings will be announced in the coming weeks.
| | Kingston Housing Task Force Meeting on Tuesday | | |
The Kingston Housing Task Force is holding a series of informational meetings for the community. The next meeting in the series, Fostering Stability in Kingston's Housing Market, will be held on Tuesday, June 24 from 6:00-7:30pm at Clinton Avenue United Methodist.
This event will focus on how we can create a more stable housing environment—for both renters and landlords—by working toward common ground and shared solutions.
To register for the event, please visit: https://engagekingston.com/housing-task-force-outreach-campaign
| | Paving & Roadwork/Infrastructure Update | | |
Paving– O’Neil Street milling will begin Monday morning starting on the Broadway end. Milling will continue into Tuesday and paving will begin on Thursday and continue into Friday. A road closure is expected, with detours and changes in traffic patterns.
Prospect Street sewer project– work continues on Prospect Street between Cedar Street and Greenkill Avenue. Paving and project completion are estimated to be around July 3.
Central Hudson– gas service replacements will continue on Fairview and Howland Ave. Gas main installation will begin on Voorhees Ave and Alcazar Ave.
Archtop Fiber– one crew will be working on Hooker Street. No additional crew will be out next week.
The weekly roadwork update can be found on the City website here.
| | Benches installed this week at Post Office Park | | Kingston Cooling Center to Open on Sunday | | |
Due to the anticipated high temperatures, the Kingston Cooling Center will be open starting Sunday, June 22 from 9:00am to 6:00pm until Thursday, June 26, at the 2nda Iglesia La Mision Church, 80 Elmendorf St, in Kingston.
The Kingston center is operated by Catholic Charities, and can be contacted directly at (845) 481-4549. The Family of Woodstock Hotline is (845) 338-2370.
| | City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities | | |
The City of Kingston is hiring! The following positions are currently open:
The following Civil Service exams are being offered:
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:
- 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.
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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. 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/
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Sent on behalf of:
Mayor Steven T. Noble
845.334.3902
mayor@kingston-ny.gov
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www.kingston-ny.gov
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