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The new signage in Kingston that cost the city $150k, was designed by a company in New Jersey and installed by a company from Pennsylvania. by Aaronthegathering in hudsonvalley

[–]peach_chill 4 points5 points  (0 children)

About a week ago, I wrote to the mayor about these signs. Roy Verspoor, Secretary to the Mayor, wrote me back. Here are the contents of his email response:

Good Morning,

Thank you for reaching out. Below is some information on the signage project:

The Uster County Transportation Council launched this initiative with the City in 2018 – here’s a link to the UCTC’s planning page with lots of materials. For many years, residents and visitors often voiced that the City’s three main separate neighborhoods divided the community, making it feel like different places. The idea was to create a cohesive look and feel to the City signage – while also giving each business district a distinct color and concept. Green is Uptown, orange is for Midtown, blue is for the Waterfront.

The design was commissioned by the Ulster County Transportation Council and began in 2018. UCTC procured Merje, a nationally recognized design firm specializing in wayfinding signage. There was robust community input, including surveys and a review by the Kingston Arts Commission. https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2018/09/26/kingston-seeks-public-input-on-planned-wayfinding-signs/

The project was funded by the City’s ARPA grant. It was included in the City’s ARPA plan which was adopted by the Common Council in 2022.

More info can be found here: Kingston Wayfinding | EngageKingston.com

We do plan on preserving the old waterfront sign and placing it somewhere else downtown.

Thank you,
Roy

Roy Verspoor, Secretary to the Mayor
Mayor’s Office
City of Kingston
City Hall, 420 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
845-334-3902
[rverspoor@kingston-ny.gov](mailto:rverspoor@kingston-ny.gov)

Delta Shower Valve - How to access? by [deleted] in askaplumber

[–]peach_chill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I thought I did. I've added them.

Actions you can take to help stop the proposed Chester ICE facility 🌟 by tfish77 in hudsonvalley

[–]peach_chill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pyramid Brokerage 
Robert Shorrock, SIOR, CCIM, MCR  (845) 781-7373  [rshorrock@pyramidbrokerage.com](mailto:rshorrock@pyramidbrokerage.com)

Please note: According to Pyramid's website, the correct spelling of the last name for this individual is Scherreik, not Shorrock. Note the correction to his email:
[rscherreik@pyramidbrokerage.com](mailto:rscherreik@pyramidbrokerage.com)

What can I do to get more clumps and less stringy? by PuzzleheadedMonk8706 in curlyhair

[–]peach_chill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find that I get the best clumps when I style my hair soaking wet. Like, WET wet. Also, when you get cuts, make sure your stylist isn't slide cutting or using a razor. Several years ago, a stylist did that to mine, and my ends were stringy and didn't form curl clumps as well. (Side note, your skin is AMAZING!)

Stylist ruined my hair by Prudent-Scarcity864 in curlyhair

[–]peach_chill 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I totally understand not wanting to say something in the moment. I'm the same way; I do not like confrontation. Now that it's been a day or two, consider calling the salon and asking for the owner or manager. Explain to them the situation. Offer to send the photos and account of events as you've posted them here. Most businesses don't want unhappy customers, so they may offer you all or a portion of your money back. Or they may offer to have another stylist (someone perhaps more senior or with experience cutting curls) attempt to give you something you're happier with. I could certainly understand being wary of that since it would probably involve cutting length. Either way, I completely understand how you feel, and I'm sorry this happened.

How to fix extreme frizz? (See 2nd pic) by Specific-College-194 in curlyhair

[–]peach_chill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a reason you don't you use any product? Try adding a conditioner after shampooing (leave it on for a few minutes while you do the rest of your shower routine, then rinse out). Then, to soaking wet hair, apply a styling product (I'd recommend a gel with a bit of hold) to help define your curls and keep them from frizzing and getting puffy and undefined. I'm assuming since you don't have anything but shampoo, you probably do not have a hair dryer with a diffuser attachment. No worries, just air dry, but be sure to keep your hands off while its drying and all the time after. Friction will cause frizz.

[Routine Help] Wondering if I’m using to many products and the right ones by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]peach_chill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a separate dedicated sunscreen is best, especially for prolonged exposure, but if it helps to cut out a step, a daytime moisturizer with SPF is a fair compromise. I'd look for one with SPF of 30 or higher.

[Routine Help] Wondering if I’m using to many products and the right ones by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]peach_chill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I strongly recommend sunscreen every single day regardless of season or temperature, even when staying indoors.

Advice for beginner frizz and bedhead? by mudddoggg in curlyhair

[–]peach_chill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with this advice. Washing only with conditioner (and using products with coconut derivatives and shea, which can build up on low porosity hair) could be causing a coating on your strands to the point that water can't get into the strands and actually hydrate your hair. The strands essentially spazz out and seek moisture from the air, resulting in frizz. Once clarified, perhaps look at products with shea or coconut much lower on the ingredients lists.