Latest Covid-19 Information |
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Kingston City Land Bank Re-Opens Applications |
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Parks & Recreation is Hiring |
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Broadway Businesses Are Open |
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Kingston Women's Bike Festival |
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Mayor Noble's Tuesday/Thursday Updates |
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I-587 Roundabout - New Configuration |
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A Message From Mayor Steve Noble:
Dear Friends,
With CDC and New York State guidance, more community events are starting to be planned.
The Kingston Veterans Association will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony at City Hall, which will be held on the historical date of May 30. After the ceremony at 1:00pm, a tree will be dedicated to Kingston's World War II veterans on the lawn at Kingston High School. The parade will not be held this year, but we look forward to Memorial Day parades in the future.
For groups and organizations interested in planning events, we created a Special Events webpage with guidance and applications.
-Steve
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COVID-19 Information
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As of Friday, May 14, there are 137 active Covid-19 cases in Ulster County, 33 in Kingston, and there have been 258 deaths across the County. More local resources at Ulster County Covid-19 Information
- Effective May 19, most business capacities limits will be removed in New York. Patrons will still need to keep 6 feet distance.
- Outdoor social gathering limit has increased to 500 people. Beginning May 19, the indoor social gathering limit will increase to 250 people. The indoor residential gathering limit will increase to 50 people. Any event in excess of the social gathering limits may only occur if all individuals present proof of full vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test.
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The Open Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers has been extended through December 31, 2021. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health or directly through insurers.
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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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Kingston City Land Bank Opens Applications
The application period for three homes: 64 Van Buren, 248 Main, and 174 Hasbrouck, has reopened.
With the support of funders, the Kingston City Land Bank is thoughtfully renovating each interior and exterior detail of each property. This includes new HVAC systems, new bathrooms and kitchens, exterior rehabilitation, and landscaping. At the completion of construction, each home will be move-in ready. Homes are only sold after construction is complete and the homes are ready for occupancy, but applications are due by July 10, 2021 to be considered. The move-in date is expected to be by the end of this year.
Please note that eligibility requirements and application instructions have been updated, and carefully review the new criteria before submitting qualification materials here.
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Parks & Recreation is Hiring Seasonal Staff
Parks and Recreation is hiring! There are several opportunities for seasonal or part-times positions, including:
- 2 Permanent Part-time Laborers
- Seasonal Laborers
- Summer Lifeguards
To find out more about these positions and to apply, please visit our website here or contact the Parks & Recreation main office at 845-481-7330.
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Broadway Businesses Are Open |
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As we all are aware, there are many infrastructure improvement projects happening in Kingston right now. The Broadway Sewer repair will be ongoing until mid-May and the Broadway Streetscape Project is also underway, creating new sidewalks from the I-587 Roundabout project to the Grand Street intersection at the Y. The Broadway Streetscape Project is expected to be completed this fall and will include paving.
We know this a hardship for shops and restaurants, so we are highlighting local businesses along Broadway who are open and who can use your patronage. This week, we are spotlighting Tony's Pizzeria and Yasuda.
Tony's Pizzeria at 582 Broadway was Kingston's first pizzeria and was established in 1937. Open Wednesday to Friday, Tony's serves salad, pasta, pizza and stromboli. Across the street, Yasuda at 579 Broadway, serves delicious sushi and Japanese fare from Monday to Saturday, and are open for pick-up and delivery.
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Kingston Women's Bike Festival Events
The Kingston Women’s Bike Festival (KWBF) is back for its third year with more opportunities for women to explore cycling. May is Bike Month, and KWBF programming will be offered throughout the month. For more information and to register for programs and events, please visit: Bike Friendly Kingston/ Kingston Women's Bike Festival . All events and programs are free of charge and open to all.
This year, KWBF kicks off with a remote keynote presentation on May 14 at 6pm, delivered by Kea Wilson of Streetsblog.org and formerly of Strong Towns USA. Kea will be speaking to participants from her home in St. Louis about building communities centered on transportation equity.
Panel discussions include: Safe Streets for Everyone presented by Rise Up Kingston safety and accessibility envisioned by BIPOC community members, as well as innovative discussions on transportation equity hosted by Citizens For Local Power on what role cycling and other transportation alternatives play in a sustainable future. and an in depth discussion on bicycle law by with experts from O’Connor and Partners.
In-person opportunities include Tough As A Mother guided mural rides and other wellness programs hosted by our friends at O + Festival celebrating the women who occupy space on the walls of Kingston and the heart journeys of our sacred female ancestors . Plus other group riding opportunities which explore local trails, with our friends from the Wallkill Valley Land Trust and from traffic safety educators from SUNY Ulster and The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
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Mayor Noble's Tuesday/Thursday Updates
Mayor Noble has been giving regular live updates since mid-March 2020. His 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 Thursday's update.
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I-587 Roundabout - New Traffic Configuration
As you may have already seen, the I-587 Roundabout site is now in the final phase of construction. Please use caution when entering the roundabout, as the traffic patterns have changed and the area is still a construction zone with ongoing work.
Highway street lighting will be installed as well as landscaping and tree planting. Work is expected to be completed in September.
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Photo by Tania Barricklo at the Daily Freeman |
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Thanks to the Parks & Recreation Maintenance Staff
A big thank you to the Parks and Recreation staff for taking such good care of the City Hall grounds! After our Clean Sweep event at City Hall, the crew at Parks and Recreation spread mulch in the cleaned up beds. It looks great, and we're thankful for their help each spring.
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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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