Figueroa takes the oath
New Ulster sheriff promises a different approach; names Eric Benjamin undersheriff.
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Kingston parents say school district should have informed them about BB gun incident
Concerned parents and community members are seeking answers from the Kingston City School District following a mid-December incident at M. Clifford Miller Middle School where a student shot a BB gun in a boys’ bathroom.
Activists call on Delgado to support anti-corruption bill
This Thursday, as Congress returns to work (though the government is still shut down), IndivisibleNY19 and other allied groups will hold a rally at Grand St. and Broadway from noon to 1 p.m.
Kingston After Dark: Tubby’s the new kings of Broadway
Occupying the formerly quite static Broadway Joe’s, Tubby’s offers charm, warmth, a great menu and much friendlier vibes.
New year, new you? Just say no
Listen, life is too short to spend every day wishing it was different.
KHS student nominated for Presidential Scholars program
Kingston High School student Kira Milgrim is one of just ten qualified students in New York to be considered for one of the nation’s highest honors for graduating seniors.
Congregation Emanuel serves up well-being on Christmas
Two hundred and thirty guests who otherwise would not have had a special Christmas meal dined on holiday fare such as roast turkey with stuffing and cranberry and applesauce, smoked salmon, rice and beans, vegan baked ziti, string beans, sweet potatoes, roasted potatoes, corn and bread and rolls.
The rise of housing activism
Housing affordability and tenant’s rights are poised to become a major issue in Kingston next year, as a coalition of activist groups forms to address what they call an ongoing crisis. Meanwhile, city officials seek solutions to soaring rents and unaccountable landlords.
Millions in grants for Kingston projects
The largest award to the city is $1.2 million for “green infrastructure” improvements to three municipal parking lots in Midtown Kingston. The improvements include porous pavement and other elements to improve drainage and prevent runoff into the city’s sewage system, electric car charging stations and bike racks.
Polar Express is still Christmas magic
As I watched and listened to the families around me, I noticed how excited everyone in my train was by this experience. So many kids of all ages and their parents laughed, danced and smiled practically the whole 90-minute ride.