Mayor's Message

City to Host 11th Annual Earth Fair on May 10

2025 Listening Tour in Ward 2 on April 14

Spring Break Kick-off Event for Youth & Families

Go All In for Mental Health Cold Plunge on March 23

Mayor Noble's Tuesday Radio Show

Parks & Recreation Seasonal Job Opportunities

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

City of Kingston Board & Commission and Job Opportunities

Mayor's Message:

Dear Friends -

With the arrival of spring, we will soon be ushering in our infrastructure improvement season! Over the last 10 years, we have made a $100 million investment in the City of Kingston's critical infrastructure. I hope everyone can see and feel this work in their daily lives.

While we know we have more work to do, we are excited to advance our projects at a time when the Federal government is threatening our funding and reducing our opportunities to apply for infrastructure grants.

We'll continue to look for alternate funding sources and will do our absolute best to keep Kingston's progress moving forward.

-Steve

City to Host 11th Annual Earth Fair on May 10, 2025

The 11th annual Kingston Earth Fair on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00am to 5:00pm at T.R. Gallo Park.

Clearwater Festival stage's music and performances include: Arm of the Sea Theater, Tom Chapin, Cuboricua, Drumsong Orchestra of The Hudson Valley, KJ Denhert, Gail Ann Dorsey, the Center for Creative Education’s Energy Dance Company, Big Joe Fitz Acoustic Trio, Lisa Gutkin, Joe Jencks, M'Bollo, Mid-Hudson Juggling Club, Matt Munisteri and a Native American Water Ceremony.

The 2025 Earth Fair will also feature kids’ activities and games, face painting, a solar-powered merry-go-round, free Solaris boat rides, Clearwater tours, and local food vendors.

The City will provide free electronic waste collection for items like computers and televisions, and free refrigerant collection for items like old refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, or air conditioners. Free paper shredding/recycling will be available, sponsored by Archtop Fiber. Participants are also encouraged to bring gently used clothes or household items for the Earth Day Exchange.

Parking will be limited. A free UCAT shuttle bus will run between the Cornell Street parking lot, the Kingston Point Beach parking lot, and T.R. Gallo Park all day, and a bike valet will be available at T.R. Gallo Park.

The Kingston Earth Fair is free and open to all. For more info, including exhibitor registration and volunteering, visit www.kingston-ny.gov/earthfair.  

Mayor Noble's 2025 Listening Tour

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

Ward 2

Monday, April 14, 2025

5:30pm    

St John’s Episcopal Church

207 Albany Ave.

Residents can also email Mayor Noble at mayor@kingston-ny.gov. For news and updates, follow the City of Kingston Facebook and Instagram, and visit the City’s public engagement website, Engage Kingston.

Spring Break Kick-Off Event for Youth & Families

The City of Kingston will host a special spring break kick-off event for youth and families on Thursday, April 10 at 4:00pm at City Hall. The event is free, open to the public, and appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Sojourner Truth: From Slavery to Freedom event will celebrate the legacy of Isabella Baumfree, who was enslaved in Ulster County before she bravely took her first step to freedom and later became Sojourner Truth. The event will begin at 4:00pm with performances by celebrated actress Aixa Kendrick portraying Sojourner Truth and Ghanian drummer/singer/storyteller Maxwell Kofi Donkor. The event will also feature a photobooth courtesy of My Kingston Kids.

On the first floor at City Hall, the bronze statue Sojourner Truth: First Step to Freedom, on loan from SUNY New Paltz, is on view until August 2025. On the ground floor, the FREEDOM! art exhibition is also on view until August.

RSVPs are required, and all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP your entire party to kpotter@kingston-ny.gov. Special thanks to the Radio Kingston Community Tech Team for support.

For more information, please visit https://engagekingston.com/sojourner-truth-first-step-to-freedom. 

Go All In for Mental Health Cold Plunge on Sunday

The 4th Annual Go All In for Mental Health Cold Plunge will be held at Kingston Point Beach on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 1:00pm.

Participants will plunge into the Hudson River at 1:30pm. Complimentary snacks and beverages donated by Turn Up The Beet and Half Moon Rondout Cafe, including acai bowls, coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts will be provided for free at the beach while supplies last. 

The after-party/benefit concert will be at Westkill Supply from 3:00-5:00pm, featuring local artists including Ginger Winn, Callie Mackenzie, Jack Manley, Attention Scam, and Erica Lynch. DJ Tolten will spin vinyl from 5:00-8:00pm.

The event was created in memory of Cassidy Flood to raise awareness for youth mental health and provide an opportunity for the community to connect. 

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.

Last week, Mayor Noble spoke with City Planner Suzanne Cahill and MuniCollab's Abe Uchitelle about the new planning platform. Click below to hear their conversation.

This week, he spoke with City of Kingston's Director of Arts & Cultural Affairs and Woodstock Weaver's Carol Wood about the upcoming textile show at City Hall. Click here to hear their conversation.

Weekly Roadwork/Infrastructure Update

Waterline replacement work will continue on Prospect Street in the area of Cedar Street. Prospect Street between Henry and Cedar will be closed except for local traffic.

Central Hudson–  Gas service replacements will continue the week of on Catskill Avenue in the Town of Ulster with lane and/or road closures. Gas main replacement will begin the week of March 24 on Court Ave and Merritt Ave with possible lane and/or road closures. Gas service replacements to follow on these streets. Work in the school zone (Merilina to Quarry) will be done during spring break to avoid disruption at the school.

Archtop Fiber– one crew will be in the area of East Chester St and Tammany St. A second crew will continue on Linderman Ave and begin on Prospect, Schryver Ct, Alison Ct, Amy Ct, Cedar St, Hillcrest Ave, Hillsworth Ave, Arlmont St, Beckett St & Loughran Ct. Please be aware that final restorations will be picking up soon.

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

Parks & Recreation Seasonal Job Opportunities

The Parks & Recreation team is looking for energetic and outgoing applicants to join us this summer.

Current positions include:

• Summer Camp Director
• Summer Camp Counselor
• Lifeguard -- contact our office if you need assistance with certification!
• Pool Attendant
• Tennis Instructor
• Park Ranger
• Laborer

Please call 845-481-7330 for more info or to apply! More at the Rec Desk site.

City of Kingston Job and Board/Commision Opportunities

The City of Kingston is hiring! The City has an immediate opening for a full-time Traffic Electrician, part-time Housing Inspector, and other job openings.

• Traffic Electrician
• Part-time Housing Code Inspector
• Motor Equipment Operator
• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

The City of Kingston is also offering the following Civil Service exams, among others:

• Garage Foreman on June 14
• Police Officer on May 3

For more exams and additional information on 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.

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/