Trivia Question❓In the 19th century, Kingston’s Rondout waterfront boomed as the Hudson River terminus of a canal built to carry what Pennsylvania fuel? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
The hardest decision at brunch should be sweet or savory. At The Cornell Restaurant + Bar, the buffet gives you a way around that problem: start with breakfast, leave room for lunch, and give yourself enough time to enjoy the waterfront. Read More... |
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Quote Of The Day |
“How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” — John Burroughs |
Kingston has quietly become one of the best live-music cities in the Hudson Valley, and November 2026 shows exactly why. Between the downtown club rooms and the historic Ulster Performing Arts Center, there is a show almost every night of the week — which means locals and visitors alike can plan a full month of concerts without ever driving south to the city. Read More... |
Kingston’s preliminary parking study paints a mixed picture: spaces are available across much of the city, but the busiest blocks can feel nearly full. In the Rondout waterfront’s core, weekend occupancy reached 85% to 86%, while the North Front Street lot in Uptown hit 90% to 100% at the surveyed afternoon peak.
That lot is central to a debate over Mayor Steve Noble’s proposed mixed-use apartment complex. The Common Council has called for a pause on sales of city-owned parking lots until the study is complete. Consultants expect a final report in summer 2028. |
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If you do your holiday shopping at big-box stores, you are missing the event that has quietly become Kingston's most anticipated gift market of the year. The Hudson Valley Hullabaloo holiday market returns to the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center at 467 Broadway in Midtown Kingston on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, 2026. Read More... |
Interesting Facts |
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At 39 Broadway in Kingston, Rosie General, a family-run general store and café on Broadway, has reimagined what a general store can be in the 21st century. This lifestyle shop combines everyday essentials with thoughtful design, creating a shopping experience that proves practical items don't have to be boring. Read More... |
5 Children’s & Family Events: October 29–November 30 |
From Halloween fun to holiday train rides, here are five Kingston outings for children and families within October 29–November 30, 2026. All times are local.
Details checked October 22, 2026. Visit the organizer links for registration, tickets, and schedule updates. |
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Friday nights in Kingston mean one thing in the fall: Dietz Stadium, the lights, and the Kingston High School Tigers. The 2026 season has tested the squad against one of the most competitive schedules in Section 9, and with just a couple of games left, the Tigers are still swinging. Read More... |
5 Kingston Events: October 29–November 22 |
Five upcoming Kingston events to enjoy between October 29 and November 22, 2026.
Visit the organizer links for schedules, tickets, and registration. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Anthracite coal |