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šŸŒ± How long will Flatbush and Foxhall construction disrupt Kingston drivers and walkers?

Kingston, New York Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How long will Flatbush and Foxhall construction disrupt Kingston drivers and walkers?
  • Whatā€™s at stake in Kingstonā€™s high-profile rent control court fight?
  • Why Kingston accepted a costly ā€œhole in the groundā€ on Abeel

Also on today's calendar: Vinyl Salvage Co.'s Annual Rock n' Roll Garage Sale and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 54. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Major infrastructure project begins in Kingston (midhudsonnews.com) ā€” A multi-year sewer and stormwater overhaul is starting on Flatbush and Foxhall Avenues in Kingston, bringing parking restrictions, road closures, and construction expected to last two full seasons. The work will pave the way for a 2028 streetscape project adding sidewalks, bike lanes, safer railroad crossings, and better connections between Midtown homes, business districts, the Empire State Trail, and the Kingston Greenline.
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2. Tenant advocates ask court to dismiss landlord lawsuit against Kingston over rent control (dailyfreeman.com) ā€” Tenant advocates and the state attorney general are urging a judge to dismiss landlordsā€™ lawsuit challenging Kingstonā€™s decision to keep rent control under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act. The case centers on whether a recent vacancy study justifies ending the housing emergency, with city attorneys arguing the Common Council acted rationally in maintaining protections for many Kingston renters.
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3. Kingston lawmakers accept Irish Cultural Center site donation, but blast handling, costs (dailyfreeman.com) ā€” Kingstonā€™s Common Council has voted 7ā€“1 to accept the former Irish Cultural Center property at 32 Abeel St., despite concerns over up to $500,000 in siteā€‘security costs. Lawmakers criticized years of problems at the ā€œhole in the groundā€ above Company Hill Path while stressing the need for transparency about any taxpayer money used.
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4. Community Celebrates As Historic Ulster County Site Reopens With New Exhibits (wpdh.com) ā€” Kingstonā€™s Senate House State Historic Site has reopened after a $2.5 million restoration, debuting two permanent exhibits, ā€œRevolution Comes to Kingstonā€ and ā€œVanderlyn: The Artist.ā€ Visitors are encouraged to explore nearby Stockade District landmarks, local shops, and other top-rated Kingston attractions while learning more about Ulster Countyā€™s Revolutionary-era history.
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5. Hudson Valley, New York Man Missing After Shocking Sea Seizure (943litefm.com) ā€” A 32-year-old Kingston man, longtime crew member of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, is missing after the Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla he joined was intercepted in international waters. Organizers say he was among activists detained by Israeli forces and taken toward Israel. Local groups are closely watching for confirmed information about his status.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Saturday June 6
  • Annual Master Gardener Program Great Plant Swap and Sale
    Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401
    5:00 am
    • Tuesday June 9
  • Leadership Ulster Celebration 2026
    Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Novellas New Paltz
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday June 10
  • Chamber Breakfast Meeting Ulster County in the Revolution
    Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce The Venue Uptown at the Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel
    7:30 am
    • Thursday June 11
  • Celebrate Community: RUPCO's Annual Fundraiser
    Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce 214 Fair St, Kingston, NY 12401
    5:30 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

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  • Anyone have to verify your identity on here by giving them or bank and credit card information??
    https://nextdoor.required-correction.help/yw0jyzyd2ij5 (Nextdoor Lake Katrine)
  • Photographer - NEEDED!!!
    We're looking for a real estate photographer in the Kingston area. Please let me know if you've got a good recommendation. Thanks! (Nextdoor West Kingston)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Kingston. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Kingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kingston here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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