2016 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Run Photo Gallery

Each year for the past 28 years, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Fr. Con Colbert Woulfe Division 1 Ulster County and the Ladies Ancient  Order of Hibernians Division 5 of Ulster County, with support from with the City of  Kingston, NY, create the centerpiece of a city-wide celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. With a 2.1 mile ‘fun […]

2016 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Run

It’s that time of year again when the city of Kingston busts out of the doldrums of winter when the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Fr. Con Colbert Woulfe Division 1 Ulster County  and the Ladies Ancient  Order of Hibernians Division 5 of Ulster County in cooperation with the City of  Kingston, NY puts on the biggest […]

Doers and Dreamers – Eryn Stutts

If you’re going to set up shop on Broadway in Kingston across from the biggest theater venue in the region, it helps to have the personality and panache to match your most influential neighbor. This week’s Doer and Dreamer Eryn Stutts does, and  wants to sling some unique Southern concoctions your way to make you feel […]

Foodie Paradiso:”Steak”ing it Out in Uptown Kingston, Chops Grille

By contributing writer:  Susie Linn If restaurants were rated for niceness and atmosphere, Chops Grille would get four stars, hands down. It is hard to imagine a cozier place than this clubby uptown Kingston bistro that seems to be constantly filled with regular clients. The owner, Denni Demosthenes, moves through the room as if he […]

Street Vids: “Anything Goes” in Kingston, NY

In today’s New Economy what better way is there to jump in with both feet. than to combine talent, something you love, and re-purposed artifacts(that are unique and probably destined to clog up some landfill) to create products that people will want to covet for themselves and as gifts. This week, we’d like you to […]

Doers and Dreamers – Nadine Fescoe Ferraro

Sometimes it’s just amazing how some people find a niche that just suits them so well, while at the same time play a role that benefits the community. This week’s Doer and Dreamer, Nadine Ferraro, serves our community as a ‘professional cheerleader’ on many levels by working with many non-profits, promoting local businesses, and making […]

Doers and Dreamers – Ken Darmstadt

Persistence,  adaptability, passion and insatiable curiosity are always beneficial traits for an entrepreneur to have to ensure longevity in a tough business climate. This week’s Doer and Dreamer, Kenny Darmstadt, has demonstrated that he has those traits and a lot more over the years. He has woven the varied interests that he has on many […]

Doers and Dreamers – Lizette Rachel Alvarez

Looking for Doers and Dreamers keeps me focused on a lot of things that are happening here in the Kingston area, whether it is new businesses opening, interesting people moving in to our area,  individuals making a positive contribution to the community, or people just doing something unique and interesting. It is especially encouraging to […]

Doers and Dreamers – Lucas O’Keefe-Sommer

It’s always encouraging to see someone enter a niche market and be successful at it. It’s even more so when it’s a business that can provide kids, as well as adults, with a unique skill-building experience along with a lot of entertainment. Say ‘Hello” to this week’s Doer and Dreamer who has created a space […]

Doers and Dreamers – Che Sharp-Jackson, P.T.

The route that some people take to eventually land here in the Hudson Valley is certainly interesting sometimes. However, we should all be glad that people take that route because most likely, they will contribute to our community in a very positive way. That’s definitely the case with this week’s Doer and Dreamer,  Che Sharp-Jackson, […]

2015 New Year’s Eve Celebration and Day 1 Community Walk

Last week, the beginning of a New Year was celebrated by many, in many ways all over the world. Here in Kingston, we celebrated in the street as a community and not just on the eve of the New Year but on the day after as well. The Uptown New Year’s Eve celebration continues to […]

New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Kingston: From Tango to Fireworks!

Along with the bawdy New Year’s Eve extravaganza in Uptown Kingston, which includes fireworks for the first time this year, there are several other places and ways to celebrate in the area. Many of our local restaurants will be serving from special menus as they traditionally do, but did you know did you know that […]

2015 Winter Holiday Events in Kingston, NY

‘Tis the season for holiday fundraisers, concerts, theater performances, parties, special services and a lot more events to enjoy with family and the rest of the community. This year, there is everything from an ‘Ugly Sweater’ Fundraiser at Ole Savannah’s to the Hudson Valley Philharmonic’s presentation of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at UPAC as well as many […]

The “Last Train” Arrives at the Trolley Museum

As Port Authority employees evacuated the World Trade Center rail terminal that fateful morning of 9/11, train crews and other survivors crowded aboard one train out. Leaving stranded another train, which remained as the towers fell. Today, the last surviving car from that train sits preserved in a massive plane hangar at JFK airport, where […]

Doers and Dreamers – Andrea Park

Among the assets that I hear people talk about in reference to our community are usually its historic background, picturesque setting in the Hudson Valley, and abundance of superb artists and musicians. However, the hidden gems that help this community to function on a daily basis are its dedicated professionals that provide social services of […]