Entries by Kingston Happenings

Doers and Dreamers – Beth Petramale

It’s great to see the the fine art of retailing executed well with an inviting space, meticulously thought out displays, and carefully selected products. Add the charm of this week’s Doer and Dreamer, Beth Petramale, and you’ve got a winning formula that is going strong down on the Rondout. Your name: Beth Petramale Business or […]

Doers and Dreamers – Bentley Potter

Sometime things are as simple as ‘here is a problem, here is a solution, now just go fix it’. It appears that is exactly what this week’s Doer and Dreamer has done with his very worthy community service. Meet Bentley Potter, who is helping furry creatures find their owners all over the Hudson Valley.   […]

Doers and Dreamers – Aislinn A. Smith

Business opportunities come in all flavors, colors, shapes and sizes and it’s surprising what can be a successful venture when a lot of drive and an out-going personality are applied. Meet this week’s Doer and Dreamer Aislinn Smith who, if you’re lucky, may be sending a basket of goodies your way some time soon. Name: […]

2015 4th of July Fireworks and Celebration

Kingston’s 4th of July Celebration will be held on the Rondout Waterfront with live music performances beginning at 5:00pm and the fireworks display at 9:30pm. Take advantage of shuttle busses running from 4-11:00pm. They will pick up at Kingston Plaza and Cornell Street Parking lot by Frank Guido little Italy and drop off at Abeel […]

Foodie Paradiso: Foraging Made Easy at the Rail Trail Cafe

By contributing writer: Lynn Woods On a hot sunny day, there’s many reasons to ride your bike on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail in Rosendale. There’s the Rosendale Trestle and the view of Joppenbergh Mountain, a steep pile of boulders looming directly over the trestle; the ruins of limestone cement kilns, remnants of industry from […]

Doers and Dreamers – Halima Smith

I think the consensus from a lot of area women(and probably some men) is that they’re really happy that this week’s Doer and Dreamer decided to deviate from her initial career choice. Say ‘hello’ to Halima Smith whose specialty is getting rid of unwanted stuff. Your name: Halima Smith Business or organization: Gata Bella Waxing […]

Doers and Dreamers – Liz Pickett

It’s been interesting to observe how the healthcare industry has been evolving and embracing methods that used to be thought of as primitive. Many practices were considered to be ‘alternative healthcare’ because they didn’t seem to be as technologically sophisticated, and therefore not as effective, as mainstream medicine had become. Old is new again and […]

Doers and Dreamers – Tim Atkinson

If being a ‘Citiot'(as Tim has been called) means investing in the restoration of grand old homes and making a unique contribution to the local arts scene while having a deep appreciation for all of the assets that our  community has, I’d say that we may have a new marketing campaign for promoting the city […]

Foodie Paradiso: Slow it Goes at Ole Savannah on the Rondout

By contributing writer: Lynn Woods Ole Savannah Southern Table and Bar, located in the former Steelhouse on the Historic Roundout Waterfront, opened a week ago—just in time for summer. No other restaurant in Kingston offers such fabulous views of the creek as does Ole Savannah’s capacious deck, and wolfing down corn fritters and a rack […]

Foodie Paradiso: Sinkhole Serendipity at DiBella’s

By contributing writer: Lynn Woods Located on Washington Avenue, DiBella’s Pizzeria found itself stranded after the street began to disappear into a widening sinkhole. But owners Renato and Helena Di Bella have transcended that bizarre misfortune spectacularly, with the opening, six months ago, of a full-service restaurant on Lucas Avenue. The menu at the new […]

Surprise! It’s the ‘the {unexpected} wedding expo’

This will be a fun and fabulous way to meet and mingle with wedding professionals in your area, the {unexpected} wedding expo is a bridal show for the senses.  “the {unexpected} wedding expo” was created by Cristina Alsip and Renée Darmstadt to inspire Brides and Grooms to envision what their actual wedding day can be […]

Doers and Dreamers – Ashley Knox

Many of us can probably look back to before we started our careers and wish that someone had helped us develop skills that weren’t necessarily taught in a classroom. This week’s Doer and Dreamer is doing just that, not just by counseling young people but by being a positive role model to them and being […]

Doers and Dreamers – Jami Anson

It’s funny how many people may have one or two careers in their lifetime and those careers may be somewhat narrowly focused without a lot of interaction with very many other companies or organizations. However, it’s safe to say that this week’s Doer and Dreamer, Jami Anson, is definitely on the other end of that […]

A Classic Weekend in Pictures

Two annual running events were hosted in Kingston this weekend under brilliant blue skies and drew hundreds of enthusiastic participants between them. On Saturday, the YMCA held it’s annual Kids Classic and it was encouraging to see kids of all ages picking them up and laying them down as if they were competing in the […]