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Kingston council authorizes publication of findings tied to proposed condemnation of 42 parcels
Summary
The Common Council approved a resolution under New York’s eminent-domain procedure law to adopt and publish findings related to proposed condemnation of about 42 tax parcels (approx. 3.5 acres) connected to a redevelopment project; the measure passed 8-0.
The Common Council of the City of Kingston voted to adopt and publish a set of determinations and findings under Section 204 of the New York Eminent Domain Procedure Law related to a proposed condemnation of real property. The resolution, described on the record as covering approximately 42 tax parcels totaling about 3.5 acres, passed by an 8-0 vote.
Council members did not record substantive discussion on the measure during the meeting; the vote followed a committee report and a call for the question. The transcript records no public speakers on the topic during the allotted public comment time.
The resolution was identified in the record as “Resolution 12 of 02/2025” and was presented as authorizing the adoption and publication of the determination and findings under Section 204 of the New York Eminent Domain Procedure Law in connection with the project. The council’s recorded yes votes included Alderman Sarah Pasti; Alderman Tierney; Alderman Scott Childress; Alderman Edwards; Alderman Mickens; Alderman Denison; Alderman Shabbat; and Alderman Michelle Hirsch. Alderman Andrews was absent.
The council did not specify in the meeting transcript additional details about next steps, notice recipients, acquisition offers, or timelines for condemnation beyond the resolution language. The transcript shows the council then closed communications for the evening and adjourned after a motion to adjourn.
