Apr
20
Mending A Community
I consider myself lucky. My parents came from modest backgrounds and large families. Every resource was shared, saved, and utilized to its full expense. Both strove toward higher education; both »
Apr
13
There’s no Place Like Home
Dorothy was right, there is no place like Home. For most, when you hear the word “Home” there is a strong feeling of nostalgia attached. Family is typically the main association and with that comes a »
Mar
19
Michael Bisio Hits the Right Note in Home-Life Symphony
Michael Bisio is an accomplished bassist player, music connoisseur, and long-time adjunct professor. Bisio also moved around many times, from Washington State to NYC, adding to his repertoire of »
Jan
25
Hope Through Activism: Lanette Hughes Inspires Through Artwork
Standing outside The Lace Mill, wearing over-sized black sunglasses, talking to a neighbor, Lanette Hughes appears nondescript. A cordial, “Hi, how are you?” to a stranger, she resumes her »
Oct
03
A Bag of Cans
I picked up Janet hitchhiking this morning. The first time, I’d driven past her at 55mph down Route 9W. Thumb out, cigarette dangling from her lip, she stood shivering close to the metal guardrail - »
Aug
25
Letter to the Editor: Petition for What is Right
In response to recent articles about Landmark Place -- in particular RUPCO's filing of an amended petition, Article 78 and HUD complaint -- RUPCO CEO Kevin O'Connor distributed this letter to area »
Jul
07
Real Facts: 34 Things You May Not Know About Landmark Place
Time for the "Real Facts." To counter "alternative facts" presented by some as "the truth," we're sharing 34 Real Facts you might not have known about RUPCO. These cover our nonprofit status, real »
Jul
06
Building Blocks of Change
I grew up privileged. I always had ample food, clothing, resources and quality education from prestigious grade schools as well as colleges. I never had to worry if my parents could afford an »
Jun
28
10 Reasons Why Landmark Place IS Right for Kingston
Below is our full comment provided to The Daily Freeman in response to Ward 1 Alderman Tony Davis' statement. We list here 10 solid reasons why senior supportive housing at Landmark Place makes sense »
May
18
Open Letter to the Community
In 2016, RUPCO celebrated its 35th anniversary as a not-for-profit, community development corporation. Led by a volunteer board of directors, our mission is to create homes, support people and »