Entries by Kingston Happenings

Mark Marshall

It’s not always easy being a chameleon. But it certainly makes for an interesting life. And, in the case of Mark Marshall, interesting music as well. “I’ve worked in warehouses, pumped gas, been a census taker, a taxi dispatcher, a CD-ROM producer, a radio host – I’ve even designed components for robots,” says Mark, who […]

Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones

Winner of the 2017 Ameripolitan Music Award for Best Female Rockabilly Artist, and named the “Best Up-And-Coming Band” by New York’s Hudson Valley Magazine, Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones are the Northeast’s premier Roots Rock n’ Roll & Rockabilly Twang outfit! The Ark-Tones released their 2nd full length album, Love You to Life in 2017, […]

Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy, Governor Lamont and Governor Wolf Direct Temporary Closure of Barber Shops, Nail and Hair Salons and Related Personal Care Services Effective by 8pm Saturday

Follows Directive Monday Limiting Crowd Capacity for Recreational & Social Gatherings to 50 People – Temporary Closure of Movie Theaters, Gyms and Casinos as well as On Premise Service at Restaurants & Bars Follows Temporary Closure of All Indoor Portions of Retail Shopping Malls, Amusement Parks & Bowling Alleys – Effective by 8 PM Thursday Part […]

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passed to Benefit the Vulnerable

Introduced in House (03/11/2020) by Rep. Nita M. Lowey [D-NY-17] Families First Coronavirus Response Act This bill responds to the coronavirus outbreak by providing paid sick leave and free coronavirus testing, expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits, and requiring employers to provide additional protections for health care workers. Specifically, the bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations […]

New York State Announces Restrictions to Restaurants and Bars Among Other Restrictions

Amid Lack of Federal Direction, Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont Announce Regional Approach to Combatting COVID-19 The three States will limit crowd capacity for recreational and social gatherings to 50 people – effective by 8 PM tonight Restaurants and bars will close for on premise service and move to take-out and delivery only effective 8 PM tonight Movie theaters, […]

City of Kingston, NY State of Emergency

City of Kingston Declares a State of Emergency, For other up to date information, please refer to the Ulster County executive’s web page: https://ulstercountyny.gov/news/executive Mayor Noble Limits Access to Public Buildings KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steve Noble has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Kingston. Noble also announces that the City of […]

2020 St. Patrick’s Day Events in Kingston

St Patrick’s Day in the Kingston area is the signal that the dreary, dank, winter has lasted long enough and it’s time to get into a green frame of mind and there are plenty of celebrations spawned by this Irish-inspired holiday.

Doers and Dreamers – Jessica Meyer, Matt Taylor, and Maggie

There are some spaces in our community that have long languished because they were never seen as suitable for traditional use and worthy of prudent investment. However, some of those properties have caught the eye of individuals blessed with creative imaginations and adventurous spirits, who have transformed them into multi-purpose, adaptable venues that serve needs […]

New Year’s Eve and Other Holiday Events in the Kingston, NY Area

The year of 2019 may be waning but it isn’t going out with a whimper! There are plenty of events ready for you to choose from and celebrate the Holiday season whatever way you like. Rest assured, there’s something for everyone. From kids to seniors, you’ll be merry this holiday season in and around Kingston.  […]