The quarter-finals of the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Wray and Nephew Major League delivered high drama and exciting football action on Sunday as four clubs booked their spots in the semi-finals Red Hills FC produced a gritty performance to edge Allman Woodford FC 2-1 in Quarter-Final 2 Goals from Donovan Segree and Gwayne Gooden secured the win for Red Hills cancelling out an early strike from Ervino English for Allman Woodford Seaview Gardens FC relied on the brilliance of Romario Watson who struck twice to lead his side to a hard-fought 2-1 win over Police National FC Gavin Thorpe pulled one back for Police National but it wasn’t enough to deny Seaview Gardens a place in the final four New Kingston FC clipped Maxfield Park FC 2-1 with Shawn Samuels and Latrea Harris finding the net for the victors The final quarter-final saw Cooreville Gardens FC edge Mountain View FC 3-2 in a five-goal thriller Cooreville's attacking trio of Akeem Peterson while Mountain View’s Jamarly Whyte and Naquian Smit kept their side in the fight the race for the KSAFA Major League crown promises even more excitement in the weeks ahead Construction is scheduled to begin soon on a new traffic lane feeding into the Washington State Ferries terminal in Kingston in an attempt to alleviate the back-ups that regularly congest streets downtown The Kitsap County project has secured $1.4 million for changes intended to relieve frequent traffic jams in the area and improve overall access to the city’s downtown business corridor where cars enter toward the ferry on Main Street and exit on First Street before merging onto Highway 104 A popular route in the Washington State Ferry system the Kingston-Edmonds route boasts the second highest annual volume of ferry vehicle riders at 1.9 million a year creates a gridlock within what county plans refer to as "the Village Core" and along the highway Traffic also interferes with pedestrians moving through the area and raises concerns with the air quality as waiting cars idle “The Washington State Ferry terminal in Kingston ranks among the state’s busiest,” said Kitsap County Commissioner Christine Rolfes “Uncontrolled ferry traffic makes it difficult for people to access Kingston’s downtown core Implementing an Active Traffic Management System to support the holding lane is not just about controlling traffic; it’s about opening the pathways for businesses to thrive and ensuring a safer and Public Works obtained all their permits according to the team’s website Construction is expected to start in late spring and wrap up at the end of June with the system expected to be fully operational by late summer As multinational fabric retail giant JoAnn closes stores across the country — including in the Town of Ulster — a new locally-owned player is entering the textile game in Kingston offering affordable secondhand fabric and yarn sourced from the local crafting community Founded by former fabric store employees Linda Fitzpatrick and Heidi Johnson and crocheters seeking quality materials at reduced prices—typically at least 50% below retail The shop not only provides an outlet for crafters to donate excess supplies but also encourages sustainable practices in an industry known for its environmental impact FrugalFabrics offers community-focused services including sewing machine loans and monthly fundraisers for local nonprofits The shop will also host regular workshops and classes to support skill-building for beginners and hobbyists alike © 2022 Ulster Publishing © 2022 Ulster Publishing Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker 64GB of DDR5 RAM on a single stick opens intriguing new possibilities A 128GB one-DIMM-per-channel (1DPC) configuration is rather tempting We suspect that many enthusiasts will be tempted by the prospect of installing four of these modules a move that puts a stunningly large 256GB (4 x 64GB) pool of memory at their disposal — without having to venture into quad-channel workstation hardware To make sure that you have a seamless experience running a system with four of these memory modules with your ASUS Z890 or B860 motherboard our research and development team collaborated closely with Kingston loading up all four memory slots on your motherboard in the quest for higher capacity requires operating at lower memory speeds we’re not only able to ensure that our systems boot up and operate with an exceptional level of stability with the new 256GB kits — we also give you an easy pathway for boosting performance above the baseline How much performance? Let’s start with the uplift you’ll see with the new Kingston modules and ASUS Z890 or B860 motherboards Our boards are capable of overclocking two sticks of this DDR5 RAM up to 7000 MT/s giving you an enviable blend of capacity and speed The performance uplift that we can offer for four-DIMM configurations with these memory modules is truly special In a test system with an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor we found stable performance at DDR5-5600 with the AEMP III profile enabled That’s a 27% performance uplift over DDR5-4400 the baseline speed that users encounter when installing four DDR5 memory modules on an Intel motherboard Perhaps you prefer AMD processors instead. Our AMD motherboard lineup preps you for a great experience with these new Kingston memory modules 2DPC configurations run at 3200 MT/s on an AMD board But ASUS motherboards make it easy to boost performance above the baseline with these new 64GB memory modules from Kingston 5200 MT/s speeds are possible — a whopping 62% increase over default configurations The setting on our AMD AM5 motherboards that unlocks the performance of these new memory modules is called ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile these profiles make it easy for you to tune your memory above baseline settings while maintaining stable system operation optimized memory settings are just a click away whether you’re getting the most out of an entry-level module or priming a high-speed kit for ultimate performance When your system detects that you’ve installed Kingston 64GB modules onto one of our Intel Z890 or B860 motherboards This advanced firmware feature empowers you to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency This results in the best balance between performance and stability AEMP III only supported 2-DIMM configurations but now users can boost frequency and performance with this 4-DIMM configuration With Kingston’s new 64GB DDR5 memory modules and an ASUS motherboard you have a unique opportunity to bolster your system’s memory capacity to an astonishing level After installing this memory kit onto your ASUS motherboard don’t miss the opportunity to boost stability and performance alike with AEMP a new Brooklyn grain mill and bakery will open with local flours — and more intel or bagel sandwiches with ingredients like lion’s mane mushroom and something called “secret green sauce.” The flour will also be available wholesale for restaurants and bakeries Shaw-Kitch’s goal is to highlight the local farmers growing these grains and to showcase the high quality of the flours. Before, he worked in Seattle’s Columbia City Bakery and Brooklyn bakery Bien Cuit. He also was the head baker of Blue Hill at Stone Barns Brooklyn Granary’s mill is set to open sometime in late February or early March with the bakery to follow shortly after that Fans of elaborate baked goods and New York City still have time to check out the Museum of the City of New York’s gingerbread exhibit this month. Gingerbread NYC: the Great Borough Bake-Off features gingerbread recreations of iconic New York spaces and buildings built by local bakers. That includes the winning installation baker Julia Kiskie’s take on the Upper West Side’s the Dakota apartment building All the new restaurant openings in New York this month 3B Media105.7 The HOG / Spirit 101.9/ 93.3 The Ranch94.1 The VIBE / 98.9 The WOLF37 South DriveCrossville Phone: 931-484-1057Fax: 931-707-0580 From Cumberland County Sheriff's Office: This morning law enforcement was alerted to a report of… Corporal Logan Janow responded to a fraud report… Corporal Ben Griffin of the Fairfield Glade Police Department responded to… Phone: 931-484-1057Fax: 931-707-0580 Website by: 3B Media in association with Maximum Site Design and many Kitsap candidates have already submitted their names for the numerous local seats… One of Washington’s largest skill-building centers saw a massive funding increase this legislative session Melissa Super-Greene has been selected as the next principal of South Kitsap High School With a blend of sadness and excitement, Amanda Alcaidinho, the heart and soul behind 3GenLove, announced the upcoming closure of the beloved Dartmouth location on February 21 marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of an exciting new venture Founded in July 2020 by Alcaidinho alongside her mother and daughter 3GenLove quickly became a local hub for organic skincare The gift shop began at Kilburn Mill before moving to Westport and has been a beacon for small businesses 3GenLove’s journey is far from over thriving next to Kozy Nook on Route 6; now Alcaidinho and her team are thrilled to announce the opening of a new store in Kingston set within the Kingston Collection (formerly the Independence Mall) conveniently accessible through the food court or movie theater entrances promises to continue 3GenLove’s mission of nurturing mind The Kingston store’s grand opening on April 1 will coincide with the Westport location’s anniversary and will carry on the tradition of supporting local small businesses MichiTarot will continue to offer services in Westport and pop-up tarot days in Kingston bridging the gap between the South Coast and South Shore communities “We are deeply grateful for the support from our Dartmouth customers since the very beginning,” Alcaidinho said “While it’s hard to say goodbye we are looking forward to what the future holds in Kingston.” 3GenLove looks forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new friends into their Westport and Kingston locations Gallery Credit: Michael Rock 3GenLove is closing its Dartmouth location on February 21 and opening a new store in Kingston while continuing to operate its Westport location.\nRead More With a blend of sadness and excitement, Amanda Alcaidinho, the heart and soul behind 3GenLove, announced the upcoming closure of the beloved Dartmouth location on February 21 has the obligation to look at alternatives and impacts of its proposals before it acts on them TVA went backwards," Southern Environmental Law Center staff attorney Trey Bussey told Knox News "It decided to build a gas plant without first analyzing the alternatives." The Kingston plant was the site of a colossal coal ash spill in 2008 which led to a decade-long lawsuit over safety violations for cleanup workers That lawsuit ended in a confidential settlement with TVA's contractor Jacobs Solutions The Southern Environmental Law Center and its clients – Appalachian Voices the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club – have asked the court to reverse TVA's decision force it to prepare a new environmental impact study and comply with environmental planning law The Southern Environmental Law Center and its clients claim the utility actually made the decision long before when TVA signed a precedent agreement with Enbridge for a pipeline to supply gas to the plant in 2021 as well as a 2022 contract for combustion turbines from GE violate the National Environmental Policy Act TVA and Enbridge had already spent $275 million on the pipeline and gas plant equipment by the time the utility announced its decision TVA declined to comment on the specifics of the lawsuit "TVA takes its NEPA obligation seriously," TVA spokesperson Scott Fiedler told Knox News "The Kingston Environment Impact Statement fully complies with NEPA." NEPA is a procedural law from 1970 that requires federal agencies to assess how their actions would affect the environment before making a decision Though TVA released an environmental impact statement after receiving public comment the environmental groups allege the utility committed to the gas plant long before TVA COO Don Moul previously told Knox News the utility's agreement with Enbridge for a 122-mile pipeline required a financial investment but did not "overly commit TVA before a decision has been made." Moul hesitated to describe the agreement in detail without a TVA lawyer present The Southern Environmental Law Center received a heavily redacted version of the document through a Freedom of Information Act request Enbridge's Ridgeline Expansion Project subject to a separate approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is set to be built alongside an existing pipeline The expansion would run through eight counties in Middle and East Tennessee with construction scheduled to begin in 2025 NEPA dictates the environmental planning procedure The choice of how to replace the Kingston coal plant belongs to TVA no matter what the court decides "but it has to do that in compliance with the law," said Bussey In its final environmental impact statement TVA explored one renewable energy alternative to the gas plant: a series of scattered solar sites paired with battery storage The lawsuit argues the study was insufficient relying on old and incomplete data to conclude the gas plant would be cheaper and deflating its impact on the environment The Environmental Protection Agency agreed, writing a letter to TVA in March calling the statement "inadequate" and calling the utility to provide a supplemental statement with more complete analysis Its Kingston gas plant will be paired with 100 megawatts of battery storage and up to four megawatts of solar to create what TVA calls an "energy complex." The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a similar lawsuit last year against TVA over its plan to replace the Cumberland coal plant outside Clarksville with gas generation Part of the groups' concern is that new gas plants will lead to higher electricity rates for customers. TVA raised its base electricity rates nearly 10% over the last two years in part to pay for billions of dollars worth of new gas plants to meet growing power demand Construction could have started just days later around 40 miles west of Knoxville and distinguished by twin 1,000-foot smokestacks carries a special symbolism in the fight over fossil fuels a dike holding back liquified coal ash at the plant failed releasing more than one billion gallons of the hazardous waste in the largest industrial spill by volume in U.S Many workers who cleaned up the spill for TVA's contractor got sick and some died from what they and their families said was reckless exposure to toxins in the ash Jacobs confidentially settled with hundreds of workers and family members last year TVA has closed seven coal plants and replaced much of the electricity generation with natural gas which is composed primarily of the potent greenhouse gas methane TVA generated 31% of its power from its natural gas and 14% from coal Nuclear plants and hydroelectric dams represent more than half its generation TVA plans to retire its four remaining coal plants – Cumberland, Gallatin, Kingston and Shawnee – by 2035. That timeline could be sped up by stringent new rules targeting coal emissions released by the EPA earlier this year Daniel Dassow is a growth and development reporter focused on technology and energy. Phone 423-637-0878. Email daniel.dassow@knoxnews.com Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe Home / Food & Drink / Restaurants The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread CEDAR RAPIDS — The dough at a Cedar Rapids pizzeria is stretching a little further than it used to Aroma Artisan Pizza’s second location is the maturing pizza shop’s first stand-alone location outside NewBo City Market since it started in 2017 a dining room and plenty of room for new growth to the menu It remains open alongside its original NewBo City Market shop gelato and freeze-dried treats — they’re all about gathering and fun things to do with others This is very similar to NewBo in that people gather here,” said owner Carol Elliott and we like to be part of the community and its growth.” What: Aroma Artisan Pizza at Kingston Yard Website: aromaartisanpizza.com Details: Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas join a new selection of 12-inch or 16-inch New York style pizzas alongside house-made gelato and beer and wine with delivery available in the future via third-party delivery apps Carol Elliott realized she didn’t want to be part of corporate America anymore So she turned to a passion she had been cultivating for years with her family: pizza the family had already built a brick pizza oven in their backyard and kept a notebook with tasting notes for each batch “It was a fun thing to do with teenagers,” Elliott said So when Maggie’s Farm Wood-Fired Pizza was looking to exit its NewBo City Market spot the business found Carol ready to pick up the mantle to keep its wood-fired pizza in New Bohemia Carol turned the business into a family affair The family went from making five-pound dough batches to 50-pound batches evolving their own signatures and improving their offerings over time through educational trips to pizza expos and National Restaurant Association conventions the recent opening is a new chapter in growth for the family business and I like a new challenge,” Elliott said “I think that’s the most fun for us While many passionate cooks find themselves in over their heads when they make cooking their profession Elliott said throwing dough and cooking pies remains a joy for the family She credits the successful transition to her prior management experience in the corporate world where she helped bring many projects to completion “If your only passion is the cooking part the other parts will drag you down,” she said In addition to Aroma’s classic 11-inch Neapolitan pies the new location will offer New York-style pizza in 12-inch and 16-inch sizes Those not hungry enough for that much dough can get grab a slice from the case Aroma’s Neapolitan dough uses a finely milled 00 flour that makes the dough delectably chewy after coming out of the wood-fired oven Its New York-style dough incorporates a malt before being put into its deck oven which can accommodate bigger pies than the wood-fired ovens like the Veggie Lover with a mild pesto sauce and The Carnivore with a variety of meats baked to a satisfying crisp join topping combinations imported from NewBo City Market opting for California tomatoes over San Marzano — the traditional choice in Naples Elliott has found that locals prefer the brighter taste of homegrown The cooked New York sauce is a bit thicker and heavier matching the hearty dough it’s spread out on Aroma’s cheese blend continues a tradition gifted by Maggie’s A high-quality mozzarella with a kiss of buffalo milk is accented by a sheep milk-based Pecorino Romano from Italy an Irish Parmesan found during pandemic shortages in Italy a domestic Parmesan and Parmigiano-Reggiano — dubbed the Italian “king of cheeses.” “I found out very early that we became cheese snobs,” Elliott said “You get more complexity in the flavor.” She hopes to experiment with more styles in the future “It’s delightful,” she remarked try one of their nine gelato and sorbet flavors — most of which are made in house Comments: Features reporter Elijah Decious can be reached at (319) 398-8340 or elijah.decious@thegazette.com I’m the features reporter and dining beat writer for The Gazette. Sign up for the weekly Chew on This newsletter here to keep up with all the latest food and local restaurant news The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years independent journalism with a subscription today © 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved The former Lounge at BSP at 323 Wall Street the massive building has been underutilized compared to its heyday as a cultural hub In a fiery letter to the public, Kingston mayor Steve Noble decried the litany of legal action the city of Kingston has had to endure at the hands of law firms associated with billionaire developer Neil Bender who Noble called an “oligarch infiltrating our community who is attempting to use his deep pockets to break the City of Kingston.” the holding companies associated with the William Gottleib Real Estate Company’s properties have sued the City numerous times,” he wrote “This litigation has successfully stalled the creation of much-needed housing units Uptown with the Kingstonian project has stalled the removal of a deteriorating structure that presents a hazard for residents and visitors and has cost the City of Kingston and its taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.” Noble then alleged the law firm of Stenger Lindars & Iuele had “adopted a new tactic of overwhelming the City of Kingston with Freedom of Information requests.” “What this new representation is looking for “but my suspicion is that they are looking for other areas to frivolously litigate us into oblivion.” the many properties that Neil Bender owns in Uptown Kingston sit empty,” Noble wrote calling out the owner of several buildings that had been historically important to the city’s economy and culture vibrant music and party hub that was BSP at 323 Wall Street it is not easy to stop frivolous lawsuits and in New York State there are no repercussions against individuals or law firms who use our Freedom of Information Laws against communities,” Noble wrote before making an appeal directly to the community “I urge anyone who would like to let Neil Bender know that his tactics are not welcome in our community NYC 10014 and tell him to STOP SUING THE CITY and invest his time and piles of money into making Uptown Kingston the destination it deserves to be.” Kingston Bread + Bar (KBB) has nourished locals and tourists in Uptown Kingston with lines sometimes snaking out onto the sidewalk during peak hours the business announced on Instagram that they were closing their 43 North Front St location in January 2025 to enter a new chapter in the popular bakery’s story Originally founded by technologist-turned-baker Aaron Quint as the Kingston Bread Lab in the kitchen of Rough Draft KBB is known for its mouthwatering artisanal baked goods “We have come to believe there’s a bigger and better future for KBB in a new space that highlights our strengths and lets us provide an even more welcoming and gratifying experience for everyone,” the post read we’re not leaving Kingston,” the post continued we’re doing what we can to transition with our current staff whom we (and you) love we will still be baking for our wholesale partners and farmers markets but we will do our best to do our best for our people Shannon Beshirs was hired as the new Kingston Police Chief on August 16 it was reported that the Kingston Town Council voted to release the current Police Chief Assistant Police Chief Steve Miller was the Interim The Kingston Town Council had a special meeting on August 16 to discuss four applicants and choose a police chief the council hired Shannon Beshirs as the new Kingston Chief of Police Beshirs has been in law enforcement for 16 years and going back to Kingston makes it full circle for him He began his law enforcement career in 2008 as a Reserve Officer for Kingston He transitioned to full time where he stayed for approximately a year He then switched to the Madill Police Department and was there until being hired as Kingston Police Chief He said he applied because Kingston is his home “Kingston always had a special place in my heart,” he said “I guess I felt that it was appropriate to take my experience and the different training I’ve accumulated over the years and give it to the town.” ages 9 to 25 and has 4 grandchildren with one on the way He said one of his children is following his footsteps His 21-year-old son is an officer in Love County He said that not much is going to change after taking the helm “The administrative staff and people in their respective positions will remain in them,” he said This means that Steve Miller will remain the Assistant Chief but I have to evaluate the inner workings of the department,” Beshirs said about change “I’m not going to make any changes if it’s not going to work.” Beshirs said he plans on getting to know the community don’t be surprised if we don’t have conversations,” he said “I’m going to be going out in public and speaking with local businesses and residents to see if there are any issues I won’t be made aware of the issues unless I knock on doors.” “I’m going to be loyal to Kingston and each decision I make will be in the best interest of the city,” Beshirs continued “I look forward to working hand in hand with the council in continuing to move the town in a forward motion.” Beshirs said that he looks forward to working with the current officers and town administration because each one are hard-working people with good hearts and are what makes the town go round Read Madill Record The mid-sized R Hotel in New Kingston has been listed for sale at a price of US$16.5 million ($2.5 billion) The property is being marketed by Andrew Issa of Coldwell Banker Jamaica who says short-term rentals are biting into the business that would normally flow to hotels “Airbnb has impacted the hotel market generally and Kingston in particular,” Issa told the Financial Gleaner while noting that the business travel market has shifted since COVID-19 and has yet to recover fully which is located in the prime business district of New Kingston “presents a lucrative investment opportunity” with the potential for further development or expansion the 48-room hotel at Renfrew Road has been in operation since 2018 after a decade of planning and construction It was designed by architect Evan Williams Majority funding for the hotel was provided by investor Joe Bogdanovich and Williams Media reports at the time placed the development cost at US$6.5 million the post-pandemic real estate boom has driven up property values the R Hotel has faced growing competition from short-term rentals as well as other business hotels from 2,010 listings in 2022 to 3,500 in 2025 intensifying competition in the business and leisure markets Hospitality trends in Kingston have also evolved with the traditional mid-sized hotel model being overtaken by minimalist block-style designs prioritising functionality and modern aesthetics This shift reflects global preferences for simplicity and sustainable design steven.jackson@gleanejrm.com View the discussion thread. Anne Cruz There are also excellent restaurants that are worth planning an entire weekend getaway around You'll find spots to relax after a sunset sailing tour with some wood-fired pizza and housemade pasta along with plenty of places to stock up on picnic essentials and pastrami sandwiches NY 12401">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}448 Hasbrouck Ave Kingston Jamaican spot Top Taste is where you’ll find the best and most affordable meal in Kingston you’ll get a hefty plate of moist jerk chicken or rich oxtails but there are a few small tables inside if you want to watch some local news while digging into tender spiced curried goat and sipping ginger beer It takes some planning to eat here since they often close with little notice posting on their Instagram stories whether they’re open for the day But it’s worth checking their socials daily for a chance to sink your teeth into that jerk chicken American Kingston This spot looks like a Pixar animator’s rendition of an antique shop-slash-general store And while the line at Rosie General can wind all the way around the block on weekends the wait is worth it for the baked goods and excellent sandwiches and you’ll find lots of deli items like bright but the smoked trout with dill and mayo on sourdough tastes like it just jumped out of the river (in a good way) and represents everything we love about the Hudson Valley Bakery/Cafe This cafe will make you consider moving Upstate just so you can live out your Hudson Valley meet-cute fantasies with a barista that cuts their own firewood and their cozy dining room two doors down is a great place to park yourself with a laptop and a breakfast plate full of steelhead trout which is when you should get whatever seasonal salad or bowl is available If you’re not hungry enough for a full meal head straight to the pastry case filled with tomato focaccia loaves and perfectly laminated croissants To say there’s a lot going on at Sonder would be a massive understatement The dark dining room walls occasionally glow with light from disco balls and taper candles and an ornate mirror with LED strip lights in the bathroom gives you a full-body view of yourself on the can but you’ll want to stick around for the food The jammy pickled eggs topped with fried shallots are the perfect little bite and you’ll find yourself making another reservation before you leave just to order the vinegar-marinated roast chicken again You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu but if you’re here during tomato season and don’t order the tomato vin with garlic cream cheese you may want to reconsider your life choices PlayUnmute8.0Lola Pizza Pizza Does the world (and New York) need another wood-fired pizza and natural wine spot While pies topped with robiola and black fig drizzle are the main attraction like their housemade rigatoni alla vodka or calamari with tiny spears of fried zucchini plus a bottle of barbera to celebrate successfully surviving a run-in with a former classmate you can pop into their cafe for cream-filled brioche pastries or a spicy chicken cutlet sandwich on springy focaccia Chleo Wine Bar Chleo is a gorgeous wine bar in Kingston’s Stockade district near some buildings from the 1600s from blocky wooden architecture to little plates of shaved snap peas They have a good amount of $60-and-under bottles including a liter chilled red from France and a couple of orange wines from Catalonia but leave room for desserts like lemon semifreddo topped with plump blueberries and torn pieces of pineapple sage Kingston Standard Brewing Brewery has been a welcoming spot for people who love fresh crispy beers paired with some of the best pizza in town The food and beer ordering situation is casual: hop up to the counter to see what’s fresh that day then find a seat outside at one of the picnic tables wrapped around the building You can’t go wrong with one of their lagers but the kolsch and the schwarzbier are the standouts Moonburger Calcutta Kitchens Indian Calcutta Kitchens is a grab-and-go lunch spot that also sells Indian grocery items and housemade simmer sauces There’s usually a plant-based and a meat-based tiffin option as well as chai and classic snacks like samosa chaat Dishes include saag lamb with basmati rice and crisp potato patties topped with pea curry served with tamarind chutney Calcutta works great when you want a low-effort (and budget-friendly) meal or you can grab a table inside and admire the window-side displays of hand-painted tumblers and spice jars as you sip on a cold lemonade Brunette Stockade Tavern Bar This is the best place for cocktails in Kingston Stockade Tavern has an old-timey feel to it Outside there's also a patio and cocktail truck serving on-tap drinks Stockade hosts food pop-ups and DJ sets where you might find yourself sipping cocktails next to the cute server from last night’s dinner Mara’s On The Way 855 State Route 28 New York Deli Mara’s On The Way is a little drive-thru spot on the road that takes you from Kingston into the Catskill Mountains. They open at 6am, early enough for a pre-hike breakfast If you want to stretch your legs after a particularly long road trip you can pull over and have your meal at their picnic table but most people eat their sandwiches while driving to their hiking or antiquing destinations Hickory BBQ & Smokehouse BBQ Hickory BBQ’s roadside spot on Route 28 just outside of Kingston proper makes some of the best smoked meats in the area Sit at a picnic-style table and inhale a rack of St but you could hypothetically have them cater your wedding reception if you simply must have some brisket on your special day and breweries for an excellent weekend getaway to the mountains Our favorite spots in the upper Hudson Valley from Beacon to Kinderhook and lots of towns in between Consider this town your home base for exploring the Northern Catskills’ hikes Because your cliff-side views demand a better meal than a smushed granola bar Anne is a proud Queens resident who loves bike rides and exploring the US to find the best bites in the country A blown transformer caused a fire just outside the premises of the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) in New Kingston on Thursday resulting in a power outage and workers having to evacuate the offices A video obtained by Observer Online shows workers gathering on the outside of the building while firefighters made their way to remedy the situation Stewart Beckford said firefighters were alerted to the incident around two in the afternoon He said it was reported that Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) workers had been conducting maintenance work on generators when the incident happened “What was reported to me by the office on the ground is that they were doing some work in regards to a generator and apparently there was some feedback to the main breaker on the building which caused the transformer outside to chip resulting in a fire which eventually burned itself out once the power was turned off by JPS,” explained Beckford Director of Corporate Communications at Jamaica Public Service Winsome Callum sought to clarify the cause of the fire stating “workmen were doing excavation work to facilitate the installation of a generator on the premises of the Accountant General’s Department an underground electrical cable was damaged causing the fuses that protect the transformer serving the premises to blow (from all indications the system’s protection mechanism operated as designed) This resulted in loss of power to the AG’s Department and other buildings close by,” Callum said adding “JPS urges persons doing excavation work to always use the blueprint of underground cable routes as a guide in order to avoid damaging the electrical infrastructure.” Beckford confirmed that “all 132 staff members have been accounted for” “They remain on the outside having been evacuated from the building there is no electric power on the building,” Beckford said the JPS co-workmen and the fire brigade firefighters are doing a walk-through We are also taking steps to ventilate the building to make sure that smoke gets out of the building.” HONEY Bun is set to open its first expanded Swirls location in New Kingston within the next two months marking the start of a broader roll-out of the quick-service pastry brand acquired by the company last year will offer an upgraded customer experience compared to the original Half-Way-Tree shop and a visual production set-up similar to international chains like Cinnabon The move forms part of Honey Bun’s plan to establish at least five Swirls locations across the island and lay the groundwork for regional expansion “We’re starting with New Kingston because of the foot traffic and is convenient for both those who drive or take the bus,” Chong told the Jamaica Observer following the company’s annual general meeting on Wednesday “We expect to get everything done within the next six weeks.” The New Kingston location will feature a menu of sweet and savoury items built around products from Honey Bun’s core manufacturing lines The concept blends grab-and-go convenience with café-style service tailored to busy urban professionals and students and different — an alternative to typical cooked or fast food,” she said Chong described the Swirls model as “retail theatre” allowing customers to watch the production process with a focus on freshness and customisation A promotional campaign is also planned to introduce variations of the cinnamon roll The New Kingston shop is the first of several planned locations with others being considered for Papine in St Andrew; May Pen Clarendon; and Montego Bay in St James — each selected for high foot traffic and university populations While the immediate focus is on domestic expansion Chong confirmed that the company is actively exploring franchising Swirls across the Caribbean in the medium term “We’re building the brand locally first but we already have our eyes on the regional market,” she told BusinessWeek “It’s a franchise so we’re looking at maybe the next two years to expand to the Caribbean — but we won’t say where yet,” she continued The roll-out is backed by production capacity upgrades at Honey Bun’s new 60,000-square-foot facility in Angels The plant is expected to increase production by 150 per cent and support both the company’s wholesale business and its Swirls retail ambitions Swirls — which was also founded by Michelle and her husband Herbert Chong — was acquired by Honey Bun in June 2024 at a price tag of $9 million The acquisition was part of a deliberate strategy to diversify Honey Bun revenue and expand consumer touchpoints beyond retail packaged goods “Swirls allows us to meet that demand more directly while positioning the brand for regional growth,” Chong said listed on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange since 2011 is projecting more than $4 billion in revenue for the 2025 financial year The company expects the Swirls roll-out to contribute meaningfully to growth as new stores come on stream over the next 12 to 18 months Even though Kingston’s newest bar/restaurant Sorry Charlie has only been open for a few days Their “thincilian” bar-style pie is offered in a dizzying array of super-unique topping combinations and the early online buzz has been universal praise A visit on Sunday revealed extremely friendly The establishment sits in the North Ponckhockie neighborhood of Kingston at the former site of the Corner Bar & Grill Sorry Charlie is the latest venture by Davina Thomasula both of which have made a name for themselves in Poughkeepsie The restaurant has a full bar with great wine including some affordable options that belie its generally upscale vibe The decor gives a nod to mid-to-late-century roadside signage and is otherwise modern and chic with a wall emblazoned with various photos of famous “Charlies” and a generally playful attitude The free drink tokens we acquired on our first visit read “Good for nothing but a free drink When is the last time you can remember getting a wooden nickel buyback? It’s easy to see why the neighborhood is embracing Sorry Charlie — they have nailed what it is to be a hospitable neighborhood bar/restaurant in a way the other numerous newcomers continue to aspire to. And after personally trying every pizza in Kingston their pies are in the conversation for best in the city The Indian High Commission in Jamaica and AllKare Wellness Foundation will host their second annual New Kingston Health Fair on Sunday at the Victoria Mutual Group Parking Lot on St Lucia Avenue in New Kingston Allkare Pharmacy and Wellness Centre has been operating in Jamaica since 2019 providing a wide range of pharmaceutical and healthcare products and services Chief Executive Officer and Founder at AllKare Wellness Foundation the Allkare brand is founded on the power of personalised compassionate care for everyone who walks through its doors “We are more than just a pharmacy we are a wellness provider; we are partners in your journey to wellness and healing Allkare Wellness Foundation was born in 2024 out of a divine call to address the great need that was encountered in our first health fair in 2023,” Dallas said Dallas said the foundation was overwhelmed by the numbers that turned up for the free health services painting a daunting picture of the disparity between demand and the inadequate supply of health services and medicines “Some of our objectives are the promotion of community health and the reduction of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) leading to a healthier and more prosperous nation We believe that by taking health care and medication to communities far and wide we will support the Jamaican Government in addressing the health challenges of the people of Jamaica,” he said there were more than 1,000 patients from across seven parishes in Jamaica The services were all free and covered dental screening/cleaning/extraction There were also general practitioners and an on-site pharmacy where all medication and over the counter drugs were free the organisers wish to increase their number of patients to between 1,500 and 2,000 while extending all the aforementioned services In Kingston’s newly constructed Moir Road development Unit 43 is a spacious and stylish three-bedroom two-bathroom villa that delivers a low-maintenance lifestyle without compromising on comfort or design It is among 51 thoughtfully designed residences that have just hit the market for the first time This development launched last year as a build-to-rent project three-bedroom and four-bedroom homes available Prices start in the $585,000-plus range up to $765,000-plus Property representative Harry Briant said these properties would be ideal for young buyers For first-home buyers trying to get a foothold in the market They would also suit downsizers looking for something easy and low maintenance “We have both tenanted and vacant options available to purchase.” MORE: Right-size empty nester homes help ease property crunch Carpet Austin Powers would love in an enviable location with views Green retreat for sale with oodles of upside Mr Briant is confident potential buyers will be impressed by the properties when inspecting them it was pleasing to see a development of this size that has maintained an exceptional level of quality with every build,” he said “Kingston attracts property buyers with its mix of lifestyle it’s perfect for commuters looking for a quieter suburban feel “Kingston is known for being family-friendly “The Moir Road complex offers potential buyers the opportunity to join a friendly and low-maintenance community all within a five-minute drive of everything you could possibly need.” Unit 43 features a light-filled open-plan kitchen The beautifully appointed kitchen features premium appliances and an expansive breakfast bar — perfect for casual dining or entertaining Flowing effortlessly from the kitchen is the dedicated dining space and generous lounge complete with a reverse-cycle air conditioner for year-round comfort Glass sliding doors extend the living area out to the terrace and fully fenced front yard enhancing the home’s sense of space and connection to the outdoors all with plush carpet and built-in wardrobes The master 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Jamaica — There was a gas explosion at a Burger King outlet in New Kingston on Wednesday morning Officials are not yet able to confirm how many people were injured during the incident but when a team from Observer Online visited the scene the building’s glass windows on the ground floor were shattered who said he was driving along Knutsford Boulevard when the incident happened detailed the horrific scene in the immediate aftermath of the explosion “Mi ah drive past and mi hear the explosion and mi see people running from Burger King and (neighbouring) Island Grill… the place shake when it explode and people run out with skin dropping off and one youth had to be lifted out because he couldn’t walk all him shoes and socks blow off… it did serious man Police and firefighters are now on the scene Police and firefighters at the scene were a Burger King outlet in New Kingston exploded on Wednesday The shattered windows of the Burger King outlet in New Kingston where there was an explosion on Wednesday Glass fragments on the ground outside on the Burger King in New Kingston News & Views from Kingston and Surrounds Kingston High Street has become the 38th spot for customers to shop at MINISO for a mixture of household and beauty goods collectibles and food as the Chinese retailer expands across the UK which sells products from famous franchises like Sanrio the first 250 visitors were given a goody bag worth £25 said: “The area’s bustling community alongside its reputation as being a great shopping destination are just some of the reasons we chose Kingston as the destination for our newest MINISO “The new store will bring all the colourfulness that you can expect from a MINISO store to Kingston and we can’t wait to be part of the community.” the Guangzhou-based company’s new store is “easy to spot” after it opened on 7 March at 12pm as part of the brand’s bid to open more branches across the globe MINISO said there is also live entertainment scheduled to take place at the shop as the doors open for customers in the borough for the first time Residents around the area shared mixed opinions on the new development a Surbiton local and loyal customer to MINISO said that she is glad the store is coming to Kingston “Every time I visit MINISO I’m happy because their shops are attractive affordable and you can find lots of things there that makes you want to buy them all,” she added When asked on the benefits of the franchise to the area’s economy Latchmere shopper Richard Beasley said: “I think it’s great some people from the Kingston and Surrey area are not convinced that MINISO’s expansion to their nearest high street serves every customers’ needs questioned “the vision for Kingston’s Shopping Centre” challenging the combination of the newly built arcade in the former Wilko and the yellow shop banner Joanna Hurley Brown from Hampton Hill described the business as a “pocket money” shop that appeals more to the younger generation has more than 6,000 stores in more than 100 countries including US The retail brand owner opened the Kingston branch as part of a sales trend of high margin goods products that generate a large profit at lower costs to sellers as people there spend 25-60 times more on franchise-related products than in China You must be logged in to post a comment Email us! Kingston's promised CAMM2 modules are here at Computex bringing the slim and fast RAM standard to desktop computers for the first time MSI and Asus are also joining the party with their new motherboards being the first to support the new modules. with 128GB and 256GB sizes suspected to come in the future Kingston hasn't provided a firm launch date for the modules but hopes to ship its new tech before the end of 2024 but expect prices above matching specs on SO-DIMM Now PC builders can enjoy the freedom of zero cooling clearance issues ever again with no ATX cable or RAM modules in the way. While Asus's new Lengshuikeng motherboard doesn't offer the back-connector cables What appears to be a modified Maximus Hero board possesses a healthy helping of yellow stickers around the CAMM2 slot A to-be-expected explosion of rear IO options festoons the rear of the board The CAMM2 standard has a lot of features to be extremely excited about the CAMM2 standard also boasts improved speeds over traditional SO-DIMM modules CAMM2 modules are 57% thinner than SO-DIMM making things just a bit closer together on the module Kingston also advertises a "unique strip" which enhances the connection between module and motherboard CAMM2 can also support multi-channel memory on a single module meaning only one stick is necessary for dual-channel memory to max out the 128-bit connection to the CPU the standard can also support LPDDR5(X) chips an even faster DDR5 variant that makes non-soldered LPDDR5(X) memory possible for laptop applications The new Kingston chips shown off today are only on DDR5 chips but one day LPDDR5(X) will come to desktop Don't worry about having to switch to the new standard just yet as SO-DIMM is still here to stay for a long while yet Though its high-end performance will likely give it a small foothold in the highest end of desktop hardware CAMM2 will be mainly a laptop standard for some years there's no room on CAMM2 modules for gratuitous RGB Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews Dallin GrimmContributing WriterDallin Grimm is a contributing writer for Tom's Hardware He has been building and breaking computers since 2017 serving as the resident youngster at Tom's Dallin has a handle on all the latest tech news. Samsung discontinuing DDR4 production in late 2025 — company to focus on DDR5 G.Skill debuts world's first 256GB (64GBx4) DDR5-6000 CL32 UDIMM memory kit with EXPO support Windows 11 24H2 update is now automatically downloading on some PCs The building's glass windows on the ground floor were shattered by the explosion Scores of onlookers gather outside Burger King in New Kingston after a gas explosion on Wednesday Copyright © 2025 Multimedia Jamaica Ltd New Kingston FC delivered a commanding performance on Sunday thrashing Pembroke Hall FC 5-0 in their Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Wray and Nephew Major League clash and Zidon Clarke were among the goal scorers in a one-sided affair as New Kingston stamped their authority in Zone C with Donovan Degree scoring both goals for Red Hills while Sheldon Fuller netted the lone goal for Police National Liguanea United FC also secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Bull Bay FC with Coburn getting on the scoresheet for Bull Bay Mountain View FC claimed a 2-1 win over Cooreville Gardens FC despite Ackeem Peterson scoring for the visitors Maxfield Park FC eked out a narrow 1-0 victory over Allman Woodford FC with Howard Thorp providing the decisive goal Seaview Gardens FC secured a crucial 1-0 win over Central Kingston FC thanks to a solitary strike from Maleek Jamison Now the city is betting that a vibrant mix of art and heritage will restore its title as a cultural epicenter of the Caribbean But political unrest and rampant crime marred the following decades Now downtown Kingston is forging a comeback as a Caribbean cultural capital “We’ve done tremendous work in the past six years and bit by bit we’re stripping off some of the negative images that have become attached to Kingston.” While the tourist impression of the island is frequently limited to all-inclusive resorts and reggae music Kingston is where the creative spirit of the island lives and musicians throughout the region can showcase their talents Here’s what‘s new in Jamaica’s capital city (Visit these cultural hot spots in 2024.) “The vision is to bring Kingston back as this epicenter of the Caribbean,” says Marlene Bruckridge and it’s important that people know Jamaica isn’t just sun and sand.” Chefs at Palate at the ROK Hotel Kingston combine a farm-to-table ethos with the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean featuring dishes such as jerk lamb lollipops and passionfruit coconut seafood crudo.Photograph Courtesy ROK Hotel Kingston Tapestry Collection by HiltonAs we sip pinot grigio beside the hotel’s rooftop pool she explains that the government plans to build along the waterfront and that Caribbean cellular giant Digicel has moved its offices a few blocks away “Kingston is the only place in Jamaica you can go to where everything is raw,” says Buckridge which showcases Kingston’s booming dining scene “The idea of going out to eat was not common,” says festival director Alicia Bogues Now we have complete eateries; you can go to any marketplace (Meet the legendary community that fought for its freedom in Jamaica.) guests can take classes from chef Celeste Gordon on incorporating the island’s flavors into global cuisine Despite the rise of chef-driven concepts, Bogues insists the city’s Caribbean take on Chinese food is still its distinguishing culinary style, thanks to the island’s sizable Chinese population “Scotch bonnet–infused soy sauce is mandatory at a Chinese restaurant,” she says “Each restaurant has their take on the popular dishes but I think they’re always incorporating elements of what we love as Jamaicans: big White says new highways are connecting traditional tourism destinations like Ocho Rios with Kingston, so visitors to the beaches and waterfalls in the north can immerse themselves in Jamaican culture by driving only an hour south. “There’s so much to do now,” says White. “With our cultural activities, music festivals, and access to the city, Kingston has turned into a metropolis in the Caribbean people want to be a part of.” while friends Kareem Downer and Damion Lattery hung out at 1 Park Place in New Kingston Downer shared that he could see himself running this culinary establishment So when the opportunity for a tantalising takeover was brought to the table a year later Lattery didn’t hesitate to reach out to his ‘compadre’ about the offer the business duo are proud owners of Trottaz Grill and Spiritz on the same stretch of the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Kingston the eatery endeavours to make history as one of the city’s most unforgettable hidden taste treasures “The idea of Trottaz is to give food lovers a globetrotting experience And we aren’t limiting it to the plate We’re taking things a step further with the drink selections as well as entertainment,” Downer told Food Since commencing operations in October of last year the restaurant provides a wide variety of mouthwatering dishes to entice the taste buds for breakfast Lunchtime is where we are seeing our heaviest crowd right now with those in and around New Kingston dropping in to order their favourites,” he said Merging affordability with great taste and efficient services the stars of the savoury show from noon onward include fried chicken “We make a great stamp-and-go called Trottaz stampaz We also specialise in pastas; There is chicken and fries And we are looking to introduce different types of platters as well,” he added “The previously owned Trotters Cafe catered to a more international taste with paninis carrying it back closer to home with Trottaz The cafe-style menu has been replaced with a restaurant inspired line up for breakfast Downer explained that although he doesn’t possess any culinary experience he does understand the life of an entrepreneur While this has been a steep learning curve his business partner has hosted a series of fish fry events and other cookouts; he also does a porridge and soup business making him the expert in the field of flavour their aim is to continue pulling on each other’s strengths and grow in stride “The fact that Trotters Cafe was closed down for a while customers have migrated to other sweet spots So another challenge has been getting the word out that Trottaz is up and running.” With a relaxing rustic semi-outdoor ambience the restaurant is looking to venture into the night scene by hosting salsa nights weekly karaoke and big people jam sessions as well as monthly events like soca parties and a Valentine’s Day soiree the aim is to recoup in a maximum of two years and aspire for profitability in the following two years “The plans beyond four years will be determined by the steepness of the profit curve.” Downer and Lattery are aiming to make a real difference in the food industry by creating a gastronomic lineup so inviting and exciting krysta.anderson@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. KINGSTON — Lionhearts Inc. is to open a new housing program at a house donated by Kingston Health Sciences Centre. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your community. Create an account or sign in to keep reading. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. The seven-bedroom house at 234 Brock St. has been renovated during the past few months. The building was donated to Lionhearts because the organization met “the vision of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, the original owners of the building, and founders of Hotel Dieu Hospital.” “Our supportive housing program is one extension of our mission to eradicate hunger and homelessness, restoring hope and dignity in the communities we serve,” Lionhearts founder and chief executive officer Travis Blackmore said. “We’re thankful to KHSC and the City of Kingston for this opportunity to serve more of our vulnerable neighbours for years to come at 234 Brock.” The building includes seven bedrooms with shared amenities provided at below market rent offset by a contribution to individuals requiring additional support to manage day-to-day life. Tenants may be receiving Ontario Works payments or other support programs, and their rent is subsidized through a City of Kingston head lease program aimed at combatting homelessness, according to a new release. Lionhearts’ supportive housing program currently houses 30 people at sites across Kingston with a goal of housing 50 people in 2025. The townhouse at 234 Brock St. was used by the Kingston Youth Shelter as part of the Sister’s mission to support the most vulnerable in the community. After the shelter moved to a new location in 2021, KHSC began looking for a community agency that could use the building for a purpose aligned with the Sister’s original vision. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy has released a statement following an explosion at the restaurant chain’s New Kingston location earlier Wednesday Six staff members of the outlet were injured in the incident which was reportedly triggered by a gas leak READ: Burger King explosion caused by gas leak; at least six injured — Fire Brigade In its statement, RAL explained that, “Following a routine delivery of gas supplies to the location, employees reported a strong odour of gas, which was subsequently reported to the service provider. “The restaurant was promptly closed to follow the proper protocol, and the service provider returned to the site to address the issue. Before leaving the location, the supplier confirmed it was safe to proceed with business. Shortly thereafter, there was an explosion,” RAL said. It said three of the six employees showed visible signs of injuries, however all were taken to hospital for assessment and treatment. There have been no fatalities, the company stated. The Burger King operator said it is cooperating with authorities to facilitate a thorough investigation into the matter. “The priority at this time is tending to the health and safety of those affected,” RAL said. “The RAL team wishes to extend its gratitude to early responders on the scene and remains committed to ensuring the safety of everyone at its restaurants.” New Kingston was treated to a delightful experience as S Foods Supermarket celebrated its long-awaited grand opening on Worthington Avenue in St Andrew. Although the supermarket initially opened its doors in 2022, a grand celebration was postponed due to the pandemic and the addition of new features, including a drive-through chicken lunch spot. The space, previously designed for S Hotel’s conferences, underwent a significant renovation during the pandemic and pivoted into the retail supermarket industry under the S Foods brand. There was a big turnout for S Foods Supermarket’s long-awaited grand opening. Culture Minister Olivia Grange cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the S Foods Supermarket in St Andrew on Saturday, while S Foods CEO Christopher Issa and wife Kimberly look on. With a self-checkout option and wide aisles, S Foods offers a convenient and comfortable shopping experience. The supermarket is renowned for its carefully selected Jamaican food brands and the popular Trader Joe’s signature snacks. Additionally, it boasts a bakery section with cakes, cookies, and other pastries, along with a canteen that serves lunch daily. The grand opening was a spectacular affair, with every major manufacturer and distributor in attendance. Attendees enjoyed samples from well-known brands such as Gordon’s Gin, Seprod, Wisynco, Tru-Juice, Caribbean Dreams, and many more. The event was a vibrant celebration of Jamaican culture, highlighted by the unveiling of what is being touted as the largest cake in the nation’s history, in celebration of the island’s 62nd Independence anniversary. The cake, in the form of the Jamaican flag, measures an impressive 924 square feet. Culture Minister Olivia Grange checks out a food item at the S Foods Supermarket while S Foods CEO Christopher Issa (left) and reggae artiste Tony Rebel look on at the grand opening of the supermarket on Saturday, July 27, 2024. A highlight of the S Foods Supermarket grand opening was the unveiling of what is being touted as the largest cake in the nation’s history, in celebration of the island’s 62nd Independence anniversary. “As we celebrate our 62nd anniversary of Independence, it is befitting for us to celebrate with a grand cake,” S Foods CEO Christopher Issa said about the project which was led by Executive Chef Veyona Martin. Issa’s flair for hospitality was evident throughout the event. Every shopper had the opportunity to sample various products, experiencing firsthand the diverse offerings of S Foods. This grand opening not only marked the beginning of a new supermarket in New Kingston but also underscored a renewed commitment to supporting and celebrating Jamaican culture and products. More than 8,000 unrostered Kingston residents will soon have a family doctor thanks to a new clinic in Kingston that will employ five physicians three nurse practitioners and a multidisciplinary team of supporting health-care practitioners Subscribe now to read the latest news in your community Create an account or sign in to keep reading Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) opened its new primary clinic the culmination of two years of planning and a $4.1 million investment from the Ontario government part of $110 million in funding that it announced in February to help approximately 328,000 people connect with primary care teams across the province The Midtown clinic is a collaborative project between KCHC Lennox & Addington Ontario Health Team (FLA OHT) under Ontario Health the organization that replaced the province’s former Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) system Meghan O’Leary is the director of clinical services with Kingston Community Health Centres “We’re very excited to be opening a new clinic site,” O’Leary told the Whig-Standard during a tour of the clinic “We’re looking to have a big impact in the community and put a big dent in the volume of unattached people who don’t have access to care.” the project was called the Periwinkle Health Home the spirit of the project has come to full fruition integrated primary care model that offers its patients a “health home” to oversee all primary health-care needs in one place and who has been working to help policymakers see the benefits of team-based care for Canadian patients Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of The Kingston Whig-Standard's Noon News Roundup will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? “We’ve been referring to it as Periwinkle for years “But Jane is (interested in) something bigger from a national and provincial point of view as to how we need to plan for primary care service delivery for the nation This is one example of the clinic in action O’Leary pointed out the KCHC has proven itself for many years as being able to deliver low-barrier “We are experts in the delivery of team-based primary care and that integration with the bigger health care system,” she said “We’re familiar with integrating with social programming and what those intersections look like we really get to take the best parts of our community health centre model and other models and bring a new “We really think (this) is the best model for Ontario (to be) able to provide team-based care to all.” “There’s a plan for steady rostering with Health Care Connect but we need to do it in a sustainable way,” O’Leary said pointing out that the clinic chose its location based on need and that there are about 4,000 residents without a family doctor in the clinic’s immediate vicinity The clinic will not be opening the rostering process for inquiries but rather will work with the province’s primary care connection service and reach out to those within a geographical catchment area around the clinic “We’re looking to clear a huge volume of people off Health Care Connect,” she said “I’m hoping there’s this renewed faith in that process It’s really going to be a process where we can just have a very formal systematic process that is fair and brings people on in a timely way.” She’s concerned that rostering will be a long process due to the compounding difficulties that face people who have gone for some time without access to primary care “People have been going years without access to care and they’re not presenting well,” O’Leary said ‘I have all these unmanaged chronic health conditions there’s a lot of heavy lifting to do as we on-board patients “It’s a bit of a sad state in the world of primary care these days where people have been going without for so long I think this is where we have our work cut out for us.” O’Leary also said that KCHC staff will be checking lists of people who have accessed services at many of its other community clinics who are known to be unattached to a family doctor and fall within the catchment area for the Midtown clinic The clinic currently has a staff that includes physicians registered practical nurses and medical secretaries but soon will expand its team to include 30 people with the addition of regulated health professionals like social workers mental health counsellors and a certified diabetes educator and medical residents from Queen’s University “will also begin supporting patient care at the Health Home as part of their interprofessional educational experiences.” O’Leary said that the community health centre approach to integrated health care is important but low-barrier access is a key feature in the project’s success it really is understanding the barriers some people face to access (health care),” she said you’re intrinsically building in features to remove barriers.” the health home clinic will offer language interpretation services and taxi chits for patients who have difficulty traveling to or from the location “That’s how you actually get to serve everybody some people will be left behind,” she said The clinic will also over some “population health interventions,” including low-barrier sexual health services whether a patient is attached to a physician or not making the estimated 8,000 patients impacted number grow “That preventative upstream work is so important,” O’Leary said “Just making screening available to people who are unattached is again a really important intervention that we offer.” Staff want Kingston residents to remember that they will not be accepting walk-in applications for rostering All those people without a family doctor who live within the clinic’s geographical area beginning closest to the clinic and moving out until they capture approximately 8,000 unattached patients O’Leary again urged people to get their names on that list She said that she and her team have been working very hard to very quickly pull this project together “We’re really going to push through and give our everything to implement this clinic.” This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. KINGSTON, Jamaica – Flow Jamaica is reporting a severe act of vandalism that has disrupted services for numerous customers in the Half Way Tree and New Kingston area and its environs. Flow’s Senior Manager, Communication, Danielle Savory said vandals set fire to fibre cables after breaching a manhole, causing significant damage to the company’s infrastructure in the early hours of Friday. “This is an unfortunate and senseless setback on a busy Friday that has left many customers and business places without essential voice and internet services,” Savory said in a news release. “Our technical teams have mobilized repairs and we are committed to restoring services as swiftly as possible, however, such vandalism has wide-reaching effects,” she added. Savory said based on the nature of the damage, the company is still working to assess the number of customers impacted. Flow said it continues to face significant challenges with ongoing vandalism and theft of its network infrastructure, leading to substantial repair costs. Despite significant investment in securing the network, these destructive actions impose major inconvenience to customers and considerable financial burden to the company, the communication provider said. Flow said it is dedicated to providing reliable services and is working tirelessly to restore connectivity for affected customers. The company is asking for the patience and understanding of its customers as it works to remedy the situation. celebrates its ninth location with soft-launch opening of Kingston location It’s five days to a soft launch opening of Kingston’s British Pride Bakery and owner and founder Tony Armstrong is like a kid in a proverbial candy shop this is my last one,” Armstrong vows of the Kingston location the ninth in his chain of British-themed bakeries they’re going to leave me,” Armstrong said in his strong British accent while only half kidding that his family may disown him if he opens any more locations 60 years in age but with the energy and drive of a man 30 years his junior gushes as he discusses his newest location in the King’s Crossing plaza along Dalton Avenue next to Hwy overseeing final preparations for the soft-launch opening on Oct said he moved to Canada in 2010 after semi-retiring from his bakery career across the pond he decided to open a British-themed bakery in Cambridge Armstrong discovered that buying genuine British supplies from importers was going to put him in the poor house an understanding among customers that when shopping at a British specialty store “It soon became really evident to us that we needed to be competitive,” Armstrong said exploring the idea of importing products himself from his homeland where he’d developed all kinds of business relationships with manufacturers and suppliers while operating his bakery which necessitated the opening of more British Pride Bakery locations So the Cambridge location became the hub for the British Pride fleet and continues to act as its head office and main production facility Armstrong has subsequently opened locations in Burlington “Now British Pride has become everyday affordable shopping,” Armstrong said it’s just as cheap to come in here as it is your local (grocery) store.” “It’s actually cheaper than the Canadian HP Sauce and we’re still more competitive,” Armstrong said even a few British collectibles here and there including the wildly popular Paddington bears at Christmas time (they’ll sell out in a hurry “We realized the quality of British food (in Canada) was pretty poor,” Armstrong said “It was just maybe four or five big Scottish bakeries So we started making more Scottish food and as we expanded we realized that we were onto something big here that’s why we’ve strategically put our locations all throughout Ontario.” That Kingston is getting a British Pride Bakery shouldn’t come as a surprise given its long ties with Britain and its rich history But it was actually during a helicopter ride in Gananoque following COVID that Armstrong was introduced to the Limestone City The pilot that day was a French gentleman who spent much of the flight educating Armstrong on Kingston’s ties to Britain “(He) was telling me about Kingston being the first settlement and about the British people here about how they brought prison guards from the U.K because traditionally they were the poorest paid in the world and I thought ‘It’s got to be Kingston.’ It made sense.” The more he researched Kingston and its British roots he began seeing more and more traffic in the store who’d travelled from Kingston and Belleville to shop at British Pride “There’d be people coming maybe once every three so we realized that Kingston would be a great location,” Armstrong said workers are bustling through the sprawling location while others are stocking shelves and making everything just perfect a smiling Armstrong shows off a red telephone booth positioned perfectly in the front corner inside the entrance from a couple whose parents had commissioned it when they were married for photographs it cost them several thousand dollars,” Armstrong said the couple put it up for sale and it came to Armstrong’s attention not knowing she was a customer of British Pride,” he said with a laugh Armstrong bought the keepsake from the couple with the promise that it would find a permanent home inside one of his locations and hasn’t fit through any of the doors at existing locations where he had extra wide doors cut so he could see through on his promise the couple will visit Kingston for a photo op with their former phone booth in its permanent home Hungry patrons looking for some home cooking or to expand their palettes won’t have to wait much longer to sample the wares at British Pride Bakery items from a selection of more than 30 different meat pies what I’ve give for a pasty.’” Armstrong said “A pasty is a traditional product from our part of the world I’ve actually brought him a sample box,” he said noting that the future customer runs a local football club here in Kingston “We don’t call it soccer,” Armstrong answered quickly We invented the bloody game,” he added with a chuckle Armstrong promises that the British Pride Bakery experience will be one like no other for customers “Everything we make is pretty unique because no one else in this country really makes what we make,” he said “We have a lot of people tell us that when they go back home they’ll go and get Marks and Spencer’s steak and kidney pie and they come back and they say ours is way better,” he said many products stopped being made fresh and went to machine made Another specialty at British Pride is its haggis “We make haggis almost on a weekly basis,” Armstrong said adding that he took ownership of Crawford’s a Niagara Falls based Scottish butcher that was family run from the 1970s until he acquired it in 2020 “I think the customer gets a really nice experience coming to British Pride because it reminds them of home.” how are you today,” one staff member belts out to the journalist prompting Armstrong to recall how when the staffer joined the company many years back he struggled with even talking to customers “It’s important that the staff are cheery for people.” The company itself employs 84 staff with the Kingston opening eight of whom will be at the Kingston location and all of whom will have completed their food handling safety course “We actually got a couple of British people which helps,” Armstrong said with excitement He’ll bring experienced staff from other locations to Kingston for the next couple of weeks to help with the opening Regular hours haven’t been officially set yet but Armstrong said the location will be open seven days a week at 10 a.m Tuesday’s soft launch opening will see the doors open at 9 “We try to do a soft launch because the staff get overwhelmed,” he said “We haven’t opened a store yet where they haven’t been 40 And the first customers will be greeted by when they step through the doors of Kingston’s newest business will be the British gentleman holding it for them: Armstrong himself “I like to make sure I’m here to greet everyone,” he said From North Street to John Street a riverfront piece of the Empire State Trail called the Hudson River Brickyard Trail offers an ode to Kingston’s history As you meander down the path you are continually met with reminders of the city’s once-booming brick industry Thick metal pipes are now covered with lichen and moss Broken concrete structures have been swallowed by vines Victorious saplings have rooted themselves on high the waves beat upon broken-down reddish brown bricks very few of which still retain the legible names of the former brickmakers Continuing about 1.5 miles north from Kingston Point Beach you will come across something entirely new A pavilion and seating area has been newly erected A shaded pavilion covers several picnic tables A huge sunny deck area which reaches out into the river itself contains lounging chairs and benches where the breeze from the water can gently caress your face The view of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and the shore across the river can be seen clearly Port-a-potties have been placed at the site One can imagine on a sunny spring day families might bring a picnic lunch and bikers might stop to catch their breaths Perhaps a few individuals will bring books to read while soaking in the sun right now the newly constructed area is quite empty This could be the best place to sit quietly an occasional train will pass noisily by on the opposite shore and the waves will methodically hit the shore It could be the most peaceful spot in Kingston To read more about the Empire State Park go to: https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2021/01/15/a-link-to-the-past-hudson-river-brickyard-trail-opens-in-kingston/ The Empire State Trail and this new seating area can also be reached by going to the Sojourner Truth Park. To find out more about this park go to: https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2022/02/28/governor-hochul-announces-new-state-park-for-kingston-ulster/ Source: Grafton Architects for Kingston University The first glimpses at Grafton’s latest project for Kingston University have been revealed as part of a public consultation launched this week The Dublin-based practice won the competition for the south-west London university’s new £22 million school of art building in early 2023, seeing off the likes of Haworth Tompkins, Carmody Groarke and Caruso St John The victory came less than two years after Grafton’s Town House scheme for the university won the 2021 Stirling Prize The latest proposals for what is known as the Middle Mill project have now gone out to a six-week pre-application community consultation Early visuals for the five-storey block next to the university’s Knights Park campus suggest a north light a double-height foyer and a mainly timber construction The consultation website says: ‘The building is expected to be no more than 30m high which is lower than the Kingston School of Art tower north of the Hogsmill River.’ The building aims to provide more studio-based education space and technical support facilities for students at Kingston School of Art as well as a café and exhibition space open to ‘everyone in the community’ the design will incorporate a range of green materials and make efficient use of natural light Middle Mill: Grafton's proposed site location plan Outside, significant improvements to the public realm are planned to ‘enhance greening and wilding and create a vibrant creative quarter’ with the Stanley Picker Gallery at its heart The scheme will involve removing 120 student bedrooms on the Middle Mill site the university says on the consultation pages: ‘Because of the upgrades we’ve made to our other halls of residence in more practical locations within the borough in recent years there is now not as much need for student accommodation at Middle Mill.’ Grafton co-founder Shelley McNamara said: ‘Our aim is to develop an optimistic model of how we inhabit the earth – how we can occupy land in responsible we also want to capture the joy of discovery ‘We see the river as a thread binding the campus together A planning application is expected to be submitted later next year the university hopes the building will be ready for use during the 2029-30 academic year TagsGrafton Architects Kingston University Kingston-upon-Thames Student accommodation BDP’s College of Arts & Society at Coventry University has been named… Lewisham Council has given Turner Works planning permission for a mixed-use regeneration… Wandsworth Council has given Gehry Partners planning permission for two more residential… Southwark Council has approved tp bennett’s plans for a 25-storey student tower… Another vanity project by a (now broke) ex’ poly’ The Town House cleaned out the bank account and there’s no money to pay staff and facilities are closed down without explanation The ‘university’ has been identified in the national press as being at financial risk-this won’t save it Legacy restaurants and a couple of newer ones that have made a mark in this Hudson River town New York has become a Hudson Valley magnet for artists offering in particular a roster of interesting places to dine Established restaurants that are worthy of a destination include a Chinese restaurant older than anything Chinatown has to offer a modern tapas bar that would do Barcelona justice and a visit feels like a stroll through America’s colonial era Kingston was also New York’s first capital Adjacent to Uptown, moving downhill toward the river, is the curving Midtown district centered on Broadway, where brick and wood-frame architecture mirrors the neighborhood’s origins in the late 19th and early 20th century. Both historic and brand-new restaurants are located there, as well as bars and cocktail lounges. Below that along the Hudson River is an area known as the Rondout where riverfront architecture that might seem familiar to Mark Twain is located along with abandoned factories and brickyards some of the city’s more touristy restaurants Near where the old stockade once stood, the bookstore Rough Draft Bar & Books (82 John Street at Crown Street) has occupied a ground floor at the Four Corners since 2018 and is Kingston’s most popular hangout and so much more In addition to an up-to-the-moment book selection well-stocked with LGBTQ titles and is an informal meeting space for local activist organizations The best place for shopping and strolling in this neighborhood is Front Street, where secondhand stores, designer boutiques, bakeries, galleries, bookstores, a guitar shop, and the retail store of Rhino Records can be found Many old churches nearby invite exploration which is the site of a lively Saturday farmers market and where artifacts dating to the founding of the church in 1659 are on display Separating Midtown from Uptown is Academy Green, a classic village green established in the late 17th century. Also connecting the two neighborhoods is a railway right-of-way turned into an urban hiking path called Midtown Linear Park Midtown has Kingston’s best and most interesting restaurants. On the other side of the traffic circle between Uptown and Midtown is Eng’s (726 Broadway a white edifice gleaming with neon founded in 1927 making it one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in the nation The menu offers dishes like chop suey and chow mein with an all-you-can-eat buffet some evenings and an up-to-the-minute list of buzzy Spanish wines combines a creamery selling local milk and an ice cream store including one using walnuts and Syrian dates the city has welcomed two new restaurants and bars to the area: Edgewood Restaurant and Bar at Hutton Brickyards and the Yarn Farm Kingston on West Strand Street Edgewood Restaurant and BarHutton Brickyards is not just a boutique hotel the River Pavilion and the recently opened Edgewood Restaurant and Bar located in the the recently open Edgewood building features a menu that is meant to celebrate local flavors – the produce as well as meat and fish are sourced for area farms – with pub flare and will change up seasonally The current menu is full of shareable appetizers including a baby kale and grilled artichoke dip served with sourdough crisps as well as deviled eggs or a fondue of gruyere customers will find comfort foods like the French onion soup or harvest salad as well as braised beef short ribs or the restaurant's chicken breast served with an autumnal succotash and bourbon and apple cider jus The restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday from 5 to 9:30 p.m Go: Hutton Brickyards, 200 North St., Kingston; 845-444-5231; huttonbrickyards.com/edgewood-restaurant-bar Holidays 2022:We're making a list ... of holiday events in the Hudson Valley for 2022 Art:Craft fairs and holiday bazaars in Mid Hudson Valley; updated list Entertainment:Nothing says 'holiday' more than the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and it's here! The Yarn Farm KingstonOwner of the Yarn Farm was inspired by a since-closed yarn shop and wine bar in Brooklyn she used to visit and expanded on it to bring a new gathering place to the Rondout area of Kingston I started coming to the Sheep and Wool Festival every October and it was literally the happiest time of year for me," Songco said I came to visit a girlfriend in Bloomington and realized that (being in the Hudson Valley) was something I really wanted I was thinking I don't only have to enjoy the Hudson Valley in October." and spending her time split 50/50 between New York City and the mid Hudson Valley Songco was given the opportunity to leave her job and start something new Which led to her finding a space and creating the Yarn Farm Kingston The combination yarn store and wine bar held its soft opening on Oct crocheting and more in the works with beginner knitting classes at 10 a.m The wine bar portion isn't open just yet; Songco plans to open toward the end of November or early December it will offer a variety of locally-sourced wines craft brews and ciders to customers of the yarn shop or anyone who is a of wine and craft brews The menu will also feature coffee and a selection of loose-leaf teas as well as a charcuterie board and other light bites like empanadas and cheeses "There's quite a few good restaurants in the Rondout," Songco said continue on with the rest of your evening and have a nice dinner at one of our neighbor restaurants." Songco said the Yarn Farm will have industry professionals from the Culinary Institute of America as well as wine industry experts come in and talk about the region's craft beverage scenes the Yarn Farm was hosting one of its weekly "Wednesday Knit Nights" where crafters can bring their projects from home and work around other creatives "People can come and sit by themselves or with friends and bring a project they're working on The wine bar is also intended to attract people who don't knit or crochet but are curious about expressing themselves creatively or be in this environment Then notice there are people sharing the space doing something creative even if you're not personally doing anything creative and you're just relaxing at the end of the day." wine and craft beer selections are mostly locally or New York-sourced something Songco wanted to emphasize when she opened the Yarn Farm adding the only products not locally sourced have to bring something particularly special to the shop the Yarn Farm Kingston is open from 11 a.m Wednesday through Sunday and is closed Monday and Tuesday Keep an eye on their website for the wine bar's opening date more than ever is a very vibrant neighborhood so we're looking forward to seeing people in the shop and at the wine bar," Songco said Go: 21 West Strand St., Kingston; 845-514-2693; yarnfarmkingston.com Heather Clark cover food and dining for the Mid Hudson Valley for the Poughkeepsie Journal and Middletown Times Herald-Record Receive emails and newsletters to keep in touch with I LOVE NY Dating back to the 17th century, New York’s first capital of Kingston is now as vibrant as it is historic. This once traditional manufacturing city just 91 miles north of New York City and 59 miles south of Albany is home to three lively and diverse districts bursting with award-winning restaurants and breathtaking views of the Hudson River There’s never a shortage of adventure to be had — here’s how to make the most out of your time in the charming city of Kingston. each filled with unique personality and Kingston charm With 42 rooms spread across the Historic Stockade District Take a stroll through the heart of Kingston amid the growing Midtown Arts District, filled with bright, colorful, and impactful murals from the annual O Positive Festival (happening October 11-13), and an array of music venues and art galleries like the Kingston Pop Museum. Have a seat in The Kingston Standard’s easy-going and welcoming atmosphere that gives off seriously rustic vibes This locally-owned brewery is in the business of paying homage to Kingston culture by brewing fresh small-batch beers their famous oyster happy hours Thursday and Friday from 4-6 pm. Lights, curtain, action! Enjoy a night out on the town at the Hudson Valley’s premier performing arts venue, the Ulster Performing Arts Center Designed by the famed New York City architect Douglas P originally opened in 1927 as a movie palace and vaudeville house it supports national and international headliners in music This 1,510-seat venue remains the largest proscenium theater between Manhattan and Albany. Fuel up for the exciting day ahead at Sissy’s Cafe with breakfast sandwiches (made with farm-fresh eggs) and smoothies made fresh with locally-sourced ingredients Eat at the brightly-colored and welcoming indoor or outdoor seating or start exploring uptown and take your breakfast to go. Discover local goodies at Uptown's year-round Farmers Market at the Old Dutch Church Hosting over 20 vendors throughout their winter and outdoor markets you’ll find everything from fresh seasonal produce and pasture-raised meat to local honey and wellness products Guided tours are $10/person and available from May through the end of October. Make a pit stop at Lola Pizza for tasty-wood fired pizza Be sure to try local favorites like the Tiger Paw (pepperoni or mouthwatering pasta dishes like rigatoni alla vodka and cacio e pepe Head over to John and Crown streets, where you'll find the only intersection in America where the buildings on all four corners were built pre-Revolutionary War! After you admire these monumental establishments, be sure to stop in at Rough Draft Bar & Books Whether you’re looking to warm up with a hot cup of coffee or relax with a cold beverage and bar creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere that brings everyone together Visit the shop’s “bibliotenders” for a wide selection of beer Where can you find award-winning, authentic Mexican cuisine with flavorful foods and fun dining? At Santa Fe Uptown in the Historic Stockade District With a wide variety of options from lobster quesadillas and pulled pork tacos to vegan bowls and crispy Buffalo cauliflower tacos Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and a menu full of traditional and modern Mexican dishes have a seat at the U-shaped bar and choose from one of the best selections of tequila in the Hudson Valley Roll out of bed and over to Half Moon Rondout Cafe for a warm locally-sourced coffee alongside beautiful views of the Rondout Waterfront Take your goodies to-go or sit at one of the high-top tables while you enjoy one of Half Moon’s homemade breakfast delights like their seasonal scones and chocolate glazed donuts available on the weekends Don't forget to visit the museum’s exhibits exploring the steamboat Mary Powell Make sure to catch one of the few remaining steam tugboats with the original steam engine still intact at the 1898 Steam Tug Mathilda! Make a midday pit stop at one of downtown’s finest eateries. Find mouthwatering American cuisine at Ship to Shore (the 2020 Chronogrammies Reader’s Choice Winner for number one steak), authentic Italian classics made with family recipes and local flavor at Savona's Trattoria & Bar, and fresh seafood with a view at Mariner’s Harbor where you can watch boats cruise up and down the rolling Rondout Creek All aboard! Take a thrilling mile-and-a-half trolley ride at the Trolley Museum of New York. The exciting excursion kicks off at T.R. Gallo Park on Broadway and stops at Kingston Point Beach on your journey through downtown Kingston before bringing you to the museum which sits on the original site of the historic Ulster and Delaware Railroad yards The museum features intriguing displays like trolleys from Germany The Trolley Museum is open weekends from May to late October. Adirondack Trailways to Kingston From Poughkeepsie Station (POU), take the UCAT (Ulster County Area Transit) KPL route to (145) Broadway @ Kingston Hospital or (146) Kingston Plaza @ Hannaford Amtrak Empire Service to Rhinecliff Station (RHI) then call a cab for the 20-minute drive to Kingston Metro-North or Amtrak Empire Service to Poughkeepsie Station (POU), then call a cab for the 30-minute ride to Kingston or take the 50-minute UCAT KPL route to (145) Broadway @ Kingston Hospital or (146) Kingston Plaza @ Hannaford New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) then rent a car or taxi for the 50-minute drive to Kingston Share your New York State adventures with us on Instagram and Twitter and Facebook and tag us using #ISpyNY! Emma Frisbie is the Digital Content Coordinator for ILOVENY.com Cookies are used for measurement, ads, and optimization. By continuing to use our site you agree to our privacy policy 800 CALL NYS · info@iloveny.com Jamaica — A 42-year-old garbage collector and a 39-year-old janitor are now facing multiple charges including robbery with aggravation after allegedly holding a man at knifepoint and relieving him of his headphones and other valuables Charged are Harold Little and Kenroy Smith Reports from the New Kingston Police are that both men held up and robbed the man of a headphone valued at J$5,000 a necklace valued at J$7,000 and an iPhone valued at J$15,000 During the incident the man received injuries to his fingers The incident happened along Knutsford Boulevard A report was made and the police acting on information conducted a search of the area where Little and Smith were apprehended and subsequently charged They are scheduled to appear before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursday