Mayor's Message

Black History Month Kick-off Breakfast at City Hall

New Grant Funding Update Released

Kingston HomeShare Program Launches

Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

City of Kingston Board & Commission Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

On Monday, we are thrilled and honored to once again host a kick-off event for Black History Month at City Hall. I encourage residents to attend the breakfast at 10:00am and other special events this month

I want to congratulate the Black History Month in Kingston organizers and all the community partners who work year-round to put on many incredible events throughout February.

-Steve

Black History Month Kingston Kick-off at City Hall

Partnering with My Kingston Kids and Harambee, City Hall will host a breakfast event on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 10:00am to kick-off the eighth annual Black History Month Kingston. The event is free and open to the public.

On the first floor at City Hall, renowned sculptor Trina Greene’s Sojourner Truth: First Step to Freedom is on display. The bronze statue depicts Truth in 1826 as she is walking to freedom carrying her daughter, Sophia. The statue captures her escape from enslavement and the beginning of her heroic journey to advocate for women’s rights and the abolition of slavery.

An art exhibition entitled, FREEDOM! on the ground floor at City Hall, will also be on display through August 2025. The exhibition, which is inspired by Sojourner Truth, features artwork by local artists.

For the full schedule of Black History Month in Kingston events, please visit: http://blackhistorymonthkingston.org/.

Kingston HomeShare Program Launches

Family of Woodstock has launched the Kingston HomeShare program, and has hired an Assistant Program Director to oversee the expansion into the Kingston community.

The HomeShare program is designed to relieve the shortage of affordable home rentals, while bringing support for homeowners with task exchanges. HomeShare’s mission is connecting home providers and home seekers to help people remain in their communities and create mutually beneficial, affordable housing solutions.

The HomeShare program uses thorough background and reference checks and detailed personal interviews. The goal is to keep those who work and live in Kingston as residents. The project will be seeking homes from homeowners that have extra space or an accessory cottage or apartment that they wish to share in exchange for an affordable rent and who may need some extra help with tasks around their home.

Family of Woodstock’s trained volunteers and staff review written applications and conduct background interviews. They guide the process and suggest possible matches. They also monitor matches and are available to help if issues arise. Home sharing is not simply finding an affordable rental or bringing in some extra money. Home sharing, to be successful, requires both parties to be compatible. They need to have similar living rhythms and temperaments. The home seeker should be able to help the homeowner in some tangible ways and receive a reduced rent in return.

The HomeShare program is now accepting applications for the Kingston service area. For more information and to obtain an application, please contact: homesharekingston@familyofwoodstockinc.org or call 845-331-7080 ext. 162 or visit the Family of Woodstock website.

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 Ward 4 Alderwoman Jeanne Edwards about the Kingston Warming Center and more.

Click below to hear their conversation.

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

Central Hudson– main replacement will continue on Marius Street, Donovan Place, Arts Circle and Josephine Avenue with possible lane changes and/or closures. Service replacements on Marius Street, Donovan Place, Arts Circle and Josephine Avenue will continue.

Archtop Fiber– one crew will be in the area of Flatbush Ave and E Chester St and will then move to Tammany, Hutton, Grant and Lincoln St. A second crew will continue on South Wall St heading north towards Greenkill Ave.

Post Office Park– the ping pong table was installed this week.

Active work on Prospect Street, Clinton Avenue, or ADA ramps projects is expected to be on hiatus until spring.

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

City of Kingston Commission & Board Opportunities

The City of Kingston has over 25 boards & commissions, and we're always looking for volunteers to serve the community.

The following currently have openings:



• Zoning Board of Appeals
• Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission 
• Live Well Kingston Commission
• Complete Streets Advisory Council
• Conservation Advisory Council



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-related 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/