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🌱 Remember Elder’s soda? Kingston’s racing to save its fizzy history

Kingston, New York Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Kingston! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Remember Elder’s soda? Kingston’s racing to save its fizzy history
  • Could your Kingston-area business qualify for this new county loan fund?
  • Which Kingston hoop stars made the cut for Team Mid-Hudson?

Also on today's calendar: 4-wk BEGINNER SWING: Intro to 6-count Single Step MARLBORO and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does an elephant stand on a marshmallow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Respect Your Elder's Redux (blogspot.com) — A Kingston historian is racing to preserve the fading story of Elder’s Beverages, the once-beloved local soda that still lives on in the memories of many Kingstonians. With only scattered bottles and crates remaining, they’re compiling research and displays so this homegrown success doesn’t disappear from Kingston’s shared history.
   

2. Ulster County to launch revolving loan fund for business and non-profits (midhudsonnews.com) — From Kingston, Ulster County officials have announced a revamped Revolving Loan Fund offering low-interest loans of $7,500 to $150,000 for small businesses and nonprofits. The program, run through the Ulster County Economic Development Alliance, can support property improvements, equipment, working capital, and more to help local organizations expand.
   

3. Team Mid-Hudson ready for BCANY Summer Hoops Festival at M-W (VIDEO) (midhudsonnews.com) — Several Kingston high school standouts are suiting up for Team Mid-Hudson at next weekend’s BCANY Summer Hoops Festival in Monroe-Woodbury. Local girls and boys from Kingston will face top talent from across New York, gaining valuable exposure in a three-day showcase with games, a 3-point contest, and a slam dunk competition.
   

4. Mid-Hudson Valley business calendar for the week of Aug. 3, 2026 (dailyfreeman.com) — Kingston professionals can network at an Ulster County Chamber mixer on Aug. 5 at HealthAlliance’s Mary’s Avenue campus, featuring hospital tours and refreshments. Then on Aug. 11, a free ribbon-cutting at 253 Fair St. welcomes Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley to its new Kingston location, with the public invited to RSVP.
   

5. Hudson Valley Film Commission says region ought to be in pictures, pushes for more productions (dailyfreeman.com) — A Kingston-based executive is leading a major push to attract more film and TV productions to the Hudson Valley, with a revamped website highlighting locations, jobs, and local crew. Residents and property owners in and around Kingston are encouraged to submit film-friendly sites and join the commission’s new membership portal, which aims to grow the region’s creative economy and hotel bookings.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kingston

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday August 9
  • Bill Frisell →
    Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston
    5:00 pm

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📣 Kingston Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 3
  • Adrian Belew with Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto →
    Full Moon Resort, 12 Valley View Rd, Big Indian
    3:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 4
  • Book Launch: Paul Yoon, ETNA →
    Oblong Books [Rhinebeck], 6422 Montgomery St Ste 6, Rhinebeck
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday August 5
  • Networking Mixer @ WMCHealth HealthAlliance Hospital
    Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce WMCHealth HealthAlliance Hospital Administration Building
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 11
  • Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting at Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
    Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
    11:00 am
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Murali Coryell →
    Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, 1 Commons Dr, Lake Katrine
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Did anyone see a Husky in Whittier
    His name is Brando He’s very friendly and has a collar with our phone number. Address is 226 Heather Lane (Nextdoor Whittier)
  • Missing Cat- Bubba.
    Orange long hair. Has grey flea collar on. Over by Kingston high school. Snuck out Thursday night. Please call 914-388-7402 (Nextdoor Ward 9)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Produce Associate in Kingston. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Kingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kingston here.

Ok Kingston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he won’t fall in the hot chocolate (Thank you Geila P. for sending it in!)
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