This week on In Focus, Kingston Mayor Steve Noble discusses the city’s historic preservation efforts.
Noble highlights its selection as one of six municipalities in New York state to receive grants for community historic preservation projects. He shares how Kingston was New York’s first capital, boasts a rich history dating back to its development along the Hudson River, and its role in the Revolutionary War.
Noble explains how the city has five historic districts, including the nationally recognized Uptown and Rondout districts, and has benefited from state and federal historic tax credits. He also details how that lead to increased property values and community pride.Noble emphasizes the importance of preserving historical buildings to maintain a sense of place and community for future generations.
You can watch the full interview above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting upstate New York, on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.