Kingston redevelopment project at site of former parking garage takes shape
There are few details at this point, but preliminary plans call for a mix of retail, residential and commercial uses, as well as at least 200 public parking spots.
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DA: Woman stole thousands from Kingston church
The former assistant administrator at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Uptown Kingston has been accused of stealing almost $70,000 in church funds and a priest’s personal money over a 20-month period, the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday, Sept. 1.
Faso faces constituents in Port Ewen
A day short of eight months in office, Rep. John Faso faced constituents in a rare local town hall-style appearance in Port Ewen last night.
Be careful with hurricane-related giving, DA’s office urges
The Ulster County District Attorney’s Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of the flooding in Texas to use caution before responding to those requests.
White’s Dairy Bar has been chilling out Eddyville since 1970
One thing — maybe the only thing — upon which this country can today peaceably unite is soft-serve.
Kyle Berardi is Ulster town police chief
The Town of Ulster officially named Kyle Berardi its chief of police on Wednesday, Aug. 23, one year after he was sworn in as a lieutenant and just under a year since he took over the mantle of officer in charge.
Kingston hopes ‘land bank’ will blunt gentrification’s impact
The city is moving closer to establishing a “land bank” that supporters say would help move derelict properties back onto the tax rolls. Mayor Steve Noble said he’s also exploring a more ambitious program to establish pockets of affordability in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods.
Ballots set for Kingston primary, general elections
In November, all nine Kingston Common Council seats will go up for grabs, along with the city’s three seats on the county legislature. Democratic primaries for one legislative seat and single council seat will take place on Sept. 12.
Half Moon Books doing fine in the paper trade
Owner Jessica DuPont has noticed a lot of young people preferring to pick up a copy of a paper book as an antidote to screens.
Radio Kingston to hyper-localize WKNY
With Jimmy Buff, recently of WDST, and a new owner — a nonprofit founded by the son and daughter-in-law of multi-billionaire Warren Buffett — the station aims to phase out syndicated content and replace it with 100 percent local programming, reflecting “every aspect of Kingston.”