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Grant Enables Headstone Inc. To Rehabilitate 289 Foxhall Avenue Into Arts Spaces
The City of Kingston scored a $477,000 Restore New York Communities Initiative grant, administered by Empire State Development. The funds are earmarked for the purchase and rehabilitation of a long-dormant commercial property at 289 Foxhall Avenue by Headstone, Inc. Headstone currently maintains gallery space at 28 Hurley Avenue in Kingston.
289 Foxhall Avenue is a 3,750 square foot, two-story freestanding building on about .58 acres in downtown Kingston, constructed in 1960 with roughly 30 parking spaces. A deed was recorded on June 5th from Miller Brothers, LLC to 289 Foxhall LLC. The property traded for $750,000.
The plan includes new opportunities for jobs, apprenticeships and job shadowing for high school students. Studio spaces will be available to lease by local independent artisans and will provide administrative spaces for local arts organizations. The parking lots will be landscaped to anticipate planned street redesign and provide a welcoming space on a street that has become an arts destination.
“We are so pleased to receive another Restore NY grant for our community. These grants provide a unique opportunity for local businesses and organizations to make substantial improvements to structures in disrepair,” said Mayor Noble. “I thank Governor Hochul and the Empire State Development Office for their continued investment in Kingston, and I congratulate Headstone on this award.
Lauren Aitken and Chase Folsom of Headstone Gallery said, “We are so thrilled and grateful to have been awarded a Restore NY Grant for the renovation of our recently acquired property at 289 Foxhall Avenue. Thank you to the City of Kingston, the Grants Department, the Ulster County Economic Development team, and our incredible art community for their unwavering support and assistance. We cannot wait to renovate and share this new space with Kingston and the greater Hudson Valley communities.”
Restore New York supports municipal revitalization efforts with funds to help remove and reduce blight, reinvigorate communities and generate new residential and economic opportunities statewide.
Town of Cornwall’s Plans To Construct Hilton Flagged Hotel Advances
Restore New York awarded the Town of Cornwall $800,000 to transform a long vacant former car dealership at 317 Main Street into a new, upscale 52-unit boutique hotel with a full-service restaurant and bar in the heart of the town. The project will create 35 new full-time hospitality positions and address a significant shortfall in Orange County lodging options, as determined by a study completed by the Orange County Department of Tourism and Film.
The project, sponsored by the Sonata Group, a New York-certified Minority Business Enterprise, based in Cornwall is planning construction of the Hotel Cornwall, a boutique Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel, according to its website.
The five-story hotel plans to incorporate sustainable and renewable practices throughout its operations and actively pursue net zero carbon emissions to minimize its environmental impact.
Construction Starts on Aufgang Luxury Division Designed Multi-Use Market Square and The Village Town Center at Tuxedo Reserve NY
Construction has begun on the Aufgang Architects designed upscale multifamily residences, commercial and community space at Tuxedo Reserve, an innovative 1,200-acre mixed-use development that creates a vibrant community in the Hudson Valley.
“Tuxedo Reserve is one of the region’s most ambitious developments,” said Ariel Aufgang, AIA, Principal of Aufgang Architects in a press release.
“Our Aurae luxury division created something truly special here—a charming downtown that captures the essence of Hudson Valley living while providing important amenities and access for young professionals seeking an alternative to city life,” said Aufgang. “This project also showcases our urban planning expertise to create a community that enhances the quality of life for its residents.”
The downtown area, planned as Tuxedo Reserve’s Main Street, includes four mixed-use multifamily buildings totaling 93 upscale apartments.
Market Square and The Village, designed as the town center, will feature shopping, dining and year-round events. Amenities for the entire community include a high-end grocery and a café, a seasonal ice-skating rink that converts to public yoga and event space during warmer months, a pavilion for food trucks, surface parking and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a basketball court, dance and yoga studios. The complex also features a four-lane lap pool, with hot tub and children’s play area.
Aufgang is working in partnership with The Related Companies, the developer of Market Square and The Village.
Other Upstate News:
- Governor Kathy Hochul announced the groundbreaking of a $29.9 million broadband infrastructure project in Sullivan County that will bring high-speed internet access to more than 22,000 homes and businesses across the region’s rural and mountainous terrain. The project, funded through New York State’s Municipal Infrastructure Program under the ConnectALL initiative, represents the largest single broadband investment in Sullivan County’s history.
- Work is beginning on a multi-faceted project to construct a roundabout, replace multiple culverts and resurface State Routes 17A and 94 in the Towns of Warwick and Goshen and the Villages of Warwick, Florida and Goshen, Orange County. In an area known for its apple festivals, black dirt farms, harness racing, and unique shopping experiences, this multi-community $30 million project will enhance traffic flow, prevent flooding while increasing resiliency, and enhance pedestrian facilities to meet the needs of this growing county in the Hudson Valley.
- The City of Poughkeepsie a $1 million grant from Restore New York to renovate the upper floors of the historic Bardavon Opera House at 31 Market Street and the adjacent three-story building at 39 Market Street into a single 35,000 square-foot, five-story mixed-use development. This will create 49 new residential units, that range from studio to two-bedroom apartments. The funding will also be used to make improvements to the building’s mechanical systems and structural stability. The entire ground level will be rehabilitated, activating retail space that has been vacant for years.
