Archive - Sweeten the Streets

My State of the Streets 2025

Or, what do we do now??

Feb 25 •

November 2024

The 9W Plan: Safety and Equity Concerns

An Open Letter to the Elected Officials of Ulster County

Nov 22, 2024 •

September 2024

All Hail the Mighty Bollard!

On a typical day in the US, a car drives straight into the facade of a 7-Eleven convenience store.

Sep 29, 2024 •

March 2024

Is UCAT Breaking the Law?

Paratransit Rider Speaks Out

Mar 18, 2024 •

February 2024

Re-imagining Public Space in Kingston

On a brisk Monday afternoon last week, passersby at the intersection of Greenkill Avenue and Route 32 in Kingston would have noticed an intriguing…

Feb 19, 2024 •

Youth Pay the Ultimate Price for Auto-mobility

Too often, it is the youth of our community who bear the brunt of traffic violence.

Feb 7, 2024 •

October 2023

Sign the Petition

New petition alert!

Oct 30, 2023 •

Will It Kill My Business? And More!

Hello friends! I have been contemplating trying another format, with more focus on small blurbs on current events, rather than longer editorials. Let me…

Oct 12, 2023 •

August 2023

An Interview with Keith Gurgui

I recently spoke with Keith Gurgui, a resident of Lake Katrine who is running for County Legislature in District 3. He has lived here his whole life…

Aug 21, 2023 •

July 2023

A Rider's Experience with UCAT

Meet Paula Wisneski, a Kingston native who has been riding the bus for over 40 years. You can find her working and serving the community at People’s…

Jul 31, 2023 •

A Better Boiceville

Construction of the New Route 28A Bridge

Jul 24, 2023

June 2023

Hop on the Walking School Bus!

Walking and biking school buses have recently gotten national attention for creating a safe and fun container for kids to use their own power to get to…

Jun 16, 2023 •

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