Hudson Valley “Virtual Quilt” Project: Let’s Be “Apart Together”

Cultural Quilt of the Hudson Valley Engages Schools, Seniors, Celebrates Diversity and Builds Community While We Are Apart A crowd-sourced art project, launched by the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History and the Barrett Art Center, invites neighbors to come together while we are apart to collaboratively produce a digital quilt representing our diversity […]

Kingston Happenings Restaurant Guide: Find Local Takeout and Delivery Options

Kingston Happenings has long been a valued resource to the community for promoting local organizations and businesses. In this time when we all need to support each other, we have come up with another way to lend a hand. We will continue to leverage our social media channels to make people aware of new developments, […]

P.A.U.S.E.: Governor Cuomo’s New York State COVID- 19 Pandemic Action Plan for Individuals

Reprinted from governor.ny.gov Effective as of 8PM March,22 2020, individuals are urged to comply with the following orders from the Governor’s office as part of New York State’s P.A.U.S.E. (Policies Assure Uniform Safety for All) plan. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo “We know the most effective way to reduce the spread of this virus is through […]

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 New Compensation and Sick Leave Legislation to Address Coronavirus Crisis

Governor Cuomo Announces Three-Way Agreement with Legislature on Paid Sick Leave Bill to Provide Immediate Assistance for New Yorkers Impacted By COVID-19 The Governor and Legislature have an agreement on a bill guaranteeing job protection and pay for New Yorkers who have been quarantined as a result of novel coronavirus. The bill also includes the permanent comprehensive […]

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 […]

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.  […]

Made in Kingston 2019: Seventh Annual Celebration of Kingston’s Maker Community

Local creatives and makers of all types will gather Thursday, December 5 from 3-8pm for an expo of all things made in the City of Kingston. This year, we’re heading Uptown to BSP, a historic former theater on Wall Street in the heart of the Stockade District. Made In Kingston is free and open to […]

CoWork Kingston: A Local Space Sharing Solution for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Small Businesses

By Contributing writer: Veronica Fassbender Whether you work from home and would prefer to talk to someone other than your pets all day, or you’re a small business with employees you can count on two hands looking for a creative space, or a company that might be transitioning spaces, CoWork Kingston might just be the […]

Doers and Dreamers – Lex Feldheim

On the third floor of Kingston’s Shirt Factory, is Lex Feldheim’s happy place. Light-drenched even on a cloudy day, Kingston Ceramics Studio provides a welcoming environment with an abundance of creative energy that is palpable upon entering. A former school teacher, Lex Feldheim made her stress-relief hobby into her full-time career and transitioned to a […]

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StockadeFaire: An Uptown Autumn Street Fair

Uptown businesses have come together to highlight Uptown’s thriving community and welcomes locals and visitors from afar to shop all the quaint shops, feast on culinary delights, and peruse the outdoor local makers market curated by Phoenicia flea. Heermance Farm from Tivoli, NY will be providing total fall vibes with a mini farm, including hay […]

Hudson Valley History Repeats Itself with Imaginative Flair at Olde York Farm Distillery and Cooperage

By contributing writer: Veronica Fassbender While driving north through the Hudson Valley to Claverack from Kingston, one can be pleasantly surprised by the serene and relaxing environment. Right off Route 23, a meandering road with picturesque landscapes and intriguing architecture, sits Olde York Farm: distillery, cooperage and Bed & Breakfast. Olde York Farm is a […]