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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Hudson River Maritime Museum is pleased to announce Kalmar Nyckel will be at the historic Rondout Waterfront from August 10 through August 14. The 141-foot reproduction of the 17th century Swedish explorer’s ship will be making her only stop in New York in Kingston from August 10 – 14. While in port, she will […]
Happy Fourth of July! It’s the biggest weekend of the summer, and you certainly don’t want to miss out on all of the fun activities that are happening over this long weekend. Everybody knows that Kingston has the best fireworks celebration in the area on the beautiful Rondout Waterfront, and you can get the details […]
‘Avengers: Endgame’ may be one of the biggest cinematic events in years AND it will owe some part of that success to the beautiful Hudson Valley. It is not yet known how many scenes in the movie will be showcasing the Hudson Valley, but just to have the bragging rights to say that some of […]
Since last summer, the Hudson Valley Mall has been without a cinema, but now, we no longer have to live without! Welcome the area’s newest addition: NCG Cinemas! You can find this new gem in the former Regal Cinemas location at the Hudson Valley Mall. This Easter Weekend is its grand opening. This new cinema […]