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Local Law #3 (Shooting Ranges in Kingston, NY) is Adopted by Mayor Steve Noble.
Today, Mayor Steve Noble adopted Local Law #3 regarding “Rules and Regulations of Shooting Ranges in the City of Kingston”. In a press release issued this afternoon, he states: “Over the past few months, the City of Kingston facilitated an open public process to address an antiquated local law that was no longer relevant or appropriate … Read more…
James F. Shaughnessy, Jr.: Proposed Indoor Shooting Range and Location.
Dr. Soyer submitted a letter to the Kingston Common Council which stated that the site was 2/10s of a mile from the high school and outside of the school zone. This is not true. Exhibit 1 is a Google earth image with a distance calculation of 689.5 feet from the high school property to 90 … Read more…
Stephanie Nystrom: Indoor Shooting Ranges Can Cause Elevated Blood Lead Levels and Lead Poisoning.
I am submitting this document for the public record, to draw your attention to issues involved in changing Kingston’s gun law, and specifically changing it to allow indoor shooting ranges within city limits. Though my research on this topic is by no means exhaustive, I was able to find enough to raise quite a few … Read more…
On Process and Transparency: The Proposed Shooting Range in Midtown Kingston.
Editorial Yesterday, we learned that the proposed shooting range proposal slated for Midtown, Kingston was to be placed on the Finance Committee agenda for discussion today (Wednesday, 4/13). If you are like us, that’s barely enough time to plan to attend for an issue that might be of interest. All of our schedules are thrown … Read more…
Is Proposed Shooting Range in Midtown Kingston Illegal Under City Code?
As citizens of Kingston are aware, last fall a proposed shooting range project came up on the radar for Midtown. Initially, the City of Kingston’s Planning Board, perhaps wishing to avoid a contentious and emotional public comment period on 2nd amendment rights, declined to host a public hearing on the subject. A small group … Read more…
Rabbi Yael Romer: Public Hearing Shooting Range Testimony
This evening I am out of town, I have asked that my remarks be delivered on my behalf to the Kingston Planning Board. I like all of you am still shaken by the most recent gun violence in San Bernardino, California and Colorado Springs, Colorado. As the Clergy person and Spiritual Leader of Congregation Emanuel, … Read more…
City of Kingston Planning Board Meeting: Public Hearing and Testimony on Proposed Shooting Range
8:03 – 10:00 Introduction of Proposed Shooting Range project. New information regarding the application including a membership makes it not possible for the planning board to take an action this month. The planning board will reconvene a public hearing on January 11th, 2016 meeting. 10:05 – 17:02 Scott Dutton of Dutton Architecture and Dr. Soyer Public … Read more…
Debra Bresnan: Testimony on Proposed Shooting Range (Lead and Background Checks)
My name is Debra Bresnan. I live in the City of Kingston at 105 Abeel Street. I grew up in a household, and a community, where guns were used for hunting. Several of my family members have served in the military. I respect guns and understand their proper place in our society. However, I am … Read more…
Jennifer Schwartz Berky: Shooting Range Testimony to Planning Board (Zoning, Code, Comp Plan and Environmental Justice)
As an Ulster County legislator-elect for Kingston, NY, a parent in the Kingston schools, a professional urban planner, and a resident, I wish to add my comments voicing concern over the proposed shooting range at 90 Prince Street. I have heard from many parents and neighbors who are very worried about the location of a … Read more…
WHAT TO EXPECT: Public Hearing 12/14 on Proposed Shooting Range project in Midtown Kingston
By Rebecca Martin On Monday, December 14 at 6:00pm (VIEW KingstonCitizens.org’s Facebook event invitation) , the Kingston Planning Board will host a public hearing on the Proposed Shooting Range project. The sponsor of the project Dr. Adam Soyer, an orthopedic surgeon from Kingston, is looking to build a membership based indoor gun range and gun … Read more…
Planning Board Meeting: Public Hearing on Proposed Shooting Range in Kingston Public in Midtown, Kingston?
By Rebecca Martin Citizens in the City of Kingston spoke regarding the proposed Shooting Range in Midtown, Kingston. Some requested a public hearing, and it appears that the Planning Board has determined it to be appropriate to hold one. More details shortly. Part three of the video, by the way, will be available later … Read more…
Next Steps: Kingstonian PILOT and the City of Kingston Common Council
By Rebecca Martin Last night, the Kingstonian deviated PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement passed through the Kingston Common Council Finance and Audit committee by a 3-1 vote. Yes: Tony Davis (Ward 6); Rennie Scott-Childress (Ward 3) and Doug Koop (Ward 2). No: Michelle Hirsch (Ward 9) Recused: Steve Schabott (Ward 8). A recusal … Read more…
Do you remember? 2007: Kingston Historic Stockade District placed on ‘Seven to Save’ list. What KingstonCitizens.org will be following in 2020
By Rebecca Martin “We learn from history that we learn nothing from history.”– George Bernard Shaw With the Kingstonian project’s State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) behind us, KingstonCitizens.org is in the midst of creating a detailed timeline of the process to be part of the public record. Doing so has taken us back nearly 20 … Read more…