We mustn't have people sitting under trees in parks. That would be wrong. The tree should be removed.

i guess you have never been homeless patty. it is not fun. you have no were to turn but the parks and hope like h--- you find somewhere to be come winter.
i only wish the best for this homeless pair.

there is never enough homeless shelters in a city like kingston. i believe the old kings inn would be just perfect for them then the city would not look like a slum city with homeless people hanging around the parks and under tunnels. etc. maybe a cardboard box city is what you are looking for. like nyc

LMAO this site is a joke!

these homeless people have freedom to soo they have the right to sit there. They also are you know "homless" they basically have no where to go. But you have no right saying that they have to leave and how you dont want them there they have rights too.

Tattle tale.

there are a few homeless people who are living near Hannaford. They were the recently thrown out by the city. remember the Gill st. house that was closed down? and some of the other closures that the city has taken upon itself to throw them out in an hours notice..Well some of them are from that house and some are afraid to live in Elizabeth manor.. Plus it is full.. Social Serv. has told some of them that since they work they can afford there own place.. But with rent and security to come up with,, REALLY? they are living in a tent.. all of there possessions are still at the Gill St. house..

Some of the homeless are mentally ill and do not belong in public housing, they belong in special care facilities.. Which we do not have in Ulster,, so they sit on our streets and our parks at night becoming everyone's problem, just like the 2 homeless men at Sunoco on Broadway by Earl B. Feiden..

You got the Gonads to complain about it here. Why don't you go to them and say it!

- Think about your own problems, .. then think about theirs...

Ulster County:Love It Or Leave It.

hmmm,lets see...........park ,benches........call me silly but thats what it was made for!!!!!!!!!!!!

And the person who is homeless who has been living uptown for a number of years. Never bothers anyone, just sits and reads, has a cart with his things in it. He never bothers anyone, nobody bothers him.

Can we close this?

NO.....this must be kept open. These people have been staying there for weeks. There has been kind hearted people in this community trying to give some hands outs......and it's starting like they themselfs are being abused by these people. This is reported in ,order to be fix....and now more people are going forward with more complants....Do hoping the City Officals are reading this. God helps those who help themself......so got up and go to Family of Woodstock or DSS....stop running from your problems. This community is fed-up with it !

sounds like patty is fed up ....they have every right to be in the park....don't like it....too bad!

The homeless DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO SLEEP IN THE PARK!!!! They need assistance from Family or Social services.. They do not belong in the park,, and anyone who believes they do.. you are ignorant.. Bill the homeless man who lives in his car has been using the Gov. Clinton Park as his home when he is not in his car.. he has also been bathing in the Bubble bathroom when he can sneak in. He has mental problems. He has had more than a few hand outs and bites those hands that try to help him.. The police and local services need to be more diligent in getting there butts down there and getting these people into a place where they belong.. and out of the park..

Id like an alderman opinion.

I would love to hear from an Alderman about this subject.. It is scary to wait for public transportation and trying to sit on the public benches and see the snot, and clothes, etc on/ under the benches.. Gross.. I use the buses and am afraid to sit on them.. it is hard to be in that area because they panhandle.. I am always in the accompany of a male friend,, then they stay away..

The Ulster County Poorhouse used to be at what is now the Fairgrounds site on Albany Post Road. The Ulster County Fair is opening soon. Bring your homeless people to the Fairground, buy them a ticket to the gate, and they can eat out of the trash barrels all day long, enjoy the crowds and get hosed down just like the horses and cows.

I understand that many people are fed up with the lack of support that the city gives these issues. However, lets keep in mind we are talking about human beings and in this city the treatment of animals come before humans. (note: I am an animal lover). I also have spent my life taking care of people as a nurse which does require compassion i would think. If they are mentally ill who knows what the issue is they could be paranoid of people who have nothing but good intentions. Keep in mind not everyone interprets things the same way. I applaud those who have tried to help. Is there anywhere for them to go alot of places have been shut down services have been cut. I was appalld when I read the statistics on how many homeless children we have here in kingston. So when we discuss this issue we are talking of people with addiction,disabled, mentally impaired and our most innocent are being affected our children. Lets come up with a proactive solution.

There are many services available in Kingston, but to utilize them participants must agree to stay clean of drugs and alcohol. This precludes a certain percentage of the homeless because they will not abide by these rules. To say that the city does not offer services when the majority of programs are located here is not a fair assessment. Those facilities that have been shut down were illegal arrangements that presented a risk to the health and safety of inhabitants. Finally, our public spaces such as parks are provided for all to enjoy. If you witness a crime being committed call the police.

Finally, our public spaces such as parks are provided for all to enjoy. If you witness a crime being committed call the police... This was stated by Alderman Fuentes. The park is for all to enjoy Alderman, but it is hard to go into that park with the homeless men living under the statues and camping near the bushes of the Gov. Clinton Park. How do we enjoy this park with out the fear of being robbed or harassed. I have sat on the bench to take the local bus and was asked 3 times if I had money or cigarettes( I do not smoke)..It is a scary situation to walk in the park.. I have not been in it for over 1 year.. Too many men hanging out and I am a single women... I am not looking to be attacked or harassed...

FYI, this man, this rapist was hanging in Academy green Sat and Sun...

http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/SomsSUBDirectory/offenderDetails.jsp?offenderid=3374

And yes, the police have been informed. Also, he now lives on Elmendorf, I don't have the exact number.

More information about him, he has no upper front teeth and wears glasses.

They need to update the site. it says he is still incarcerated..

If what you say is true that there are plenty of services then maybe they don't address the true need and circumstances of these less fortunate. You all assume that they have the capacity that we do. Come on get a grip. If someone is on drugs they are impaired emotionally, mentally, problem solving skills are impaired. Mentally ill people depending on the type of illness also have the same lack of skills. If these programs are not effective then what good are they. Find anouther way. Remember when you say that there are plenty of services you keep in mind how many of our mentally ill who required institutionalization were let out and expected to adapt to a life they were not prepared for. When you speak of these people think that they are someones child, brother, sister and they are valued human beings. Now having said that I do understand there are some that really perfer to live this lifestyle but lets not group everyone together. So many services and yet a great increase in homeless children in this small city answer that or is that not politically correct. I'm tired of politicians who feel they can spew defensive remarks however the so called programs have not reached everyone in need.

I'm a woman and I walk my little black dog in that park almost every day. It believe that it is perfectly safe, though I admit that I am a bit more careful after all of these comments. No one has ever said a mean thing or been scary in any way, and no one is going to keep me out of it. As far as I can see, everyone is out by dusk, including me, as the rules state.

Thank you...this problem has been fixed