All posts by Crispin Kott

Town of Ulster vs. ‘Dark Store Theory’

Town of Ulster vs. ‘Dark Store Theory’

According to the theory, the retailer restricts the deed on the property they’re vacating that prevents other competing big box retailers from moving in, thus forcing the potential sale price of the building down well below what they originally paid for it.

Plaza progress at Kingston Commons site

Plaza progress at Kingston Commons site

It’s taken a few years to get started, but work is finally underway at the future site of Kingston Commons plaza near the Thruway roundabout on Washington Avenue. When the project will be completed and who will be among its tenants is unclear, as its developer did not return press queries.

Cioni closing punted to November

Cioni closing punted to November

Due to the unavailability of the prospective purchaser on the originally planned day, the closing date for the sale of the Kingston City School District’s Cioni Building has been moved to Thursday, Nov. 15. School officials this week said they were fine with the delay and weren’t concerned that the deal might fall through.