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Faces of Change: Kingston

Community Leaders on What Their City Needs to Thrive

Portraits of 11 of Kingston-based activists who are educating, advocating, and organizing for an inclusive, equitable future.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Five October Events in the Hudson Valley

An indie rock icon, some innovative abstract sculpture, a 1920s silent horror film, and chances to dig some blues while cruising the Hudson and sample some craft beer at the 1969 Woodstock Festival site. See all of these event picks below—and see our event listings for more fun fall fare.

By Peter Aaron Oct 8, 2019

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Five Fabulous October Events in the Hudson Valley

Add these plum picks to your Fun Stuff to Do This Month list: a street festival, live music, a gallery opening, and a whale of a one-man show.

By Peter Aaron Oct 2, 2019

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Kingston Community Leaders: Susie Ximenez

LatinX Project Founder Susie Ximenez on her work, art, and leaving space for existing communities.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Kingston Community Leaders: Mariel Fiori, La Voz and Radio Kingston

La Voz's Mariel Fiori on the power of using her tools—her voice, her journalism, her power— to make an impact in Kingston.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Kingston Community Leaders: Molly Sterrs

Molly Sterrs, of O+ and the Kingston Library, on the work she's doing and the work that needs to be done in Kingston.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Kingston Community Leaders: Susan Hereth, YMCA Farm Educator

YMCA Farm Educator Susan Hereth on her work educating, connecting, and nourishing the community—and how you can help.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Kingston Community Leaders: Rashida Tyler

Rashida Tyler on Kingston Tenants Union's work, what she loves about Kingston, and the power of grassroots organizing.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Kingston Community Leaders: Tyrone Wilson

Executive Director and founder of Harambee Tyrone Wilson on educating the community on African American culture and bringing people together for the greater good.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Kingston Community Leaders: Quay Smith, Rise Up Kingston, LGBTQ Center

Quay Smith of Rise Up Kingston and the LGBTQ Center on the power of emphasizing "unity" in community.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Faces of Kingston: Jordan Scruggs, Mindy Kole, and Julissa Hernandez

New Start for Women's Jordan Scruggs, Mindy Kole, and Julissa Hernandez on their work and the work that still needs to be done in Kingston.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Faces of Kingston: Katy Kondrat, Farmers Market, Kingston Co-op

Kingston Co-op's Katy Kondrat on the importance and benefits of access to fresh local produce in Kingston.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Faces of Kingston: Shaniqua Bowden

Founder and host of Nubian Cafe and co-founder of MyKingstonKids Shaniqua Bowden on her work and her hopes for the future of Kingston.

By Marie Doyon Oct 1, 2019

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Faces of Kingston: Frank Waters

A Q&A with Executive Director of MyKingstonKids Frank Waters.

By Marie Doyon Sep 1, 2019

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What We Talk About When We Talk About Adaptive Reuse

Adaptive reuse—the process of adapting an existing structure for a purpose other than what it was originally built—has gained traction over the past two decades, especially in the Hudson Valley where there's ample opportunity to give mills, factories, churches, even homes a new lease on life.

By Anne Pyburn Craig Aug 1, 2019

Tags: renaissance RUPCO adaptive reuse refurbished hudson valley buildings historical preservation affordable housing gentrification the lace mill newburgh kingston

Editor's Note: Beauty and the Bureaucracy

Our editor Brian Mahoney talks about how Kingston, a once hidden town is experiencing a boom, attracting new business and posing questions never before considered.

By Brian K. Mahoney Jun 1, 2019

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