What brings picturesque “only in uptown Kingston” charm and safety from the elements to our storied Wall and North Front streets? The Pike Plan canopies, of course. You don’t need to be a historian to know that the 50-year presence of these canopies, spanning two very different centuries, is a significant part of Kingston history […]
The motto of Kingston’s mayor could well be, “If at first you don’t succeed, try again.” In 2020, the first year of his second term, he tried but failed in his attempt to tear down Kingston’s unique and historic Pike Plan canopies. Now, in the first year of this third term, he’s trying once again. […]
KINGSTON, N.Y. Common Council Majority Leader Reynolds Scott-Childress emphasized the importance of public involvement and education as city lawmakers discussed creating a Charter Review Committee at Wednesday’s Laws and Rules meeting. Scott-Childress suggested city lawmakers could set an informational session on charter review in June. He added that the city would invite experts on […]
KINGSTON, N.Y. Mayor Steve Noble says all options remain open for the Pike Plan canopies on Wall Street and North Front Street one week after he alongside Common Council President Andrea Shaut announced their support for demolishing the structures. Noble said during the Common Council’s Finance and Audit Committee meeting on Wednesday that the […]
Demolishing the Uptown Kingston Pike Plan canopies is a ridiculous idea. The facades without the Pike Plan look like every other town’s business district. The Pike Plan is unique and noteworthy for visitors to Kingston. The roll-down awnings are not attractive. Let’s vote on it. Having the 9 to 0 Democratic Council vote on this would be a travesty. […]