Latest Covid-19 Information |
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Small Business Recovery Loans Now Open |
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Kingston Fire Department Wins Excellence Award |
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Kingston Musicians Comeback Event |
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Lights On at KHS Kicks Off Tonight |
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Mayor Noble's Radio Updates |
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A Message From Mayor Steve Noble:
Dear Friends,
Even before the pandemic, my office has tried to use as many forms of direct communication to the public as possible. I have been doing regular live radio and Facebook updates for the last 15 months. As our Covid numbers continue to move in the right direction - single digits in Kingston - I feel it's time to return to a longer radio format to talk about issues more in-depth. Starting next week, I'll have a weekly 30-minute radio show with different topics each week. On Tuesday, I hope you'll tune into my conversation with Kingston's Director of Housing Initiatives to hear about all the amazing work his office is engaged in.
I thank the Common Council for supporting the purchase of A/V equipment that will allow Council meetings, as well as all of our and commission meetings, to be conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. We want to make sure that the public can easily connect, even after we move back to meeting at City Hall. Now more than ever, we know how important keeping the community involved in City initiatives is.
Also a reminder to all eligible voters to participate in the primary! Find more voting locations and info here.
-Steve
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COVID-19 Information
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As of Friday, June 11, there are 33 active Covid-19 cases in Ulster County, 5 in Kingston, and there have been 264 deaths across the County. More local resources at Ulster County Covid-19 Information
- Upcoming vaccination locations in Kingston:
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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now accepting application. Details here.
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Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50/month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75/month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
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Small Business Recovery Loans
The New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program is now open! This program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in New York that have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For eligibility requirements and more information regarding the New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Program, and to begin your application, please visit www.nysmallbusinessrecovery.com.
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Kingston Fire Department Excellence Award
The City of Kingston Fire Department was recently presented with the Excellence in EMS Quality and Safety Award by the Ulster County EMS Council.
We are proud of the Kingston Fire Department and thank Chief Mark Brown and all the members of KFD for their hard work hard to protect our community. Congratulations on this much-deserved award!
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Join a City of Kingston Board and Commission
The City of Kingston is looking for volunteers for a number of boards and commissions, including:
Arts Commission
Conservation Advisory Council
Ethics Board
Planning Board
Police Commission
and Live Well Kingston is looking for Latinx volunteers
To apply, please complete an application here.
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Kingston Musicians Comeback Two-Part Event |
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Kingston Happenings and the City of Kingston’s Distinguished Artist Lara Hope, proudly present the Kingston Musicians Comeback! The virtual two-part event will air June 17 and 24 at 7pm, highlighting some of the area's best talent, through interviews and original video performances. Each night will feature 10 performers and both shows will be streamed from the Kingston Happenings Facebook and Youtube pages.
The Kingston Musicians Comeback supports local musicians who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. During this difficult time, musicians have not been able to perform to live audiences therefore affecting their livelihood. Many musicians rely on the booking, performing, touring, and selling of merchandise and tickets for their means of income. This event is a great way to make people aware of the treasure trove of musical talent we have in the area by allowing for fun, interactive events during which artists can perform for the local communities in a safe, virtual format.
Participating Artists include:
11-time Grammy Award winner Tony Lindsay (Santana)
Rhett Miller (Old 97’s)
Mike & Ruthy
Dylan Doyle
Sarah Perrotta
Mac $ Cheeze Balkan Power Trio
Geezer
Blue Museum
JK Vanderbilt
M’Bollo
Kortnee Simmons
Pitchfork Militia
Lucy Fitz Gibbon & Ryan MacEvoy McCullough
Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones
Shadow Witch
Greazy Kev
Nick Panken
Victoria Levy
Tonus Maximus
Walking Bombs
All virtual donations will go to Family Of Woodstock’s John Herald Fund, helping local artists and musicians in financial need.
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Anne Baily of MAD, Mayor Noble, City of Kingston Distinguished Artist Lara Hope and Director of Arts & Cultural Affairs Addie Farr |
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Lights On at Kingston High School Kicks Off Tonight |
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Mayor Noble's Radio Updates
Mayor Noble has been giving regular live updates since mid-March 2020. Next week, we will be switching back to a longer format radio show with an interview guest, which will air on Radio Kingston and the City of Kingston Facebook page on Tuesdays at 5:00pm.
Click below to hear his last regular address from Tuesday, and tune in on Tuesday, June 15 for a conversation with the City of Kingston Director of Housing Initiatives, Kevin Corté.
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Roadwork Update
Paving: Pearl Street from Clinton Avenue to Johnston Avenue was completed on Tuesday, June 8. Thanks to DPW for all their hard work. Stay tuned for more paving news.
I-587 Roundabout: remaining concrete sidewalks are being completed. Excavations, the placement of special planting mix and the plantings have begun. Installation of the bluestone sidewalks on Albany Avenue is scheduled to begin next week. Expect minor delays.
Central Hudson: Next week, gas main installation will continue on Wurts Street, Spring St, Hone Street, Presidents Place, Rogers Street, and W. Pierpont St.
Gas service installations will continue on Spring St, W. Union St, Wurts St, and Presidents Pl.
Broadway Sewer: work continues on the final sewer connections at Van Deusen, which will be closed between Broadway and Delmont Place until Monday, June 14. After that, restoration of the road will be begin.
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Fresh paving on Pearl Street |
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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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