Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY

Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.

Historic Churches

Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.

Kingston, NY

Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.

Kingston, NY

The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.

Contact Us

City Hall Address:
420 Broadway
Kingston, New York
12401

Phone:
(845) 331-0080
Email:
[email protected]

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Communications and Community Engagement

Vision
Kingston is a community in which all stakeholders feel respected by and engaged with the local government. Residents, business owners, members of the local media, and others receive information from the City of Kingston leadership on a regular basis in an accessible format and have an equally accessible vehicle to communicate their concerns, ideas, suggestions or questions. City Departments are provided support and capacity to communicate their achievements, barriers to success and changes in service delivery to the general public. Partnerships are grown between the City and local groups and agencies, including Ulster County and neighboring municipalities, not for profits, business groups, educational institutions, faith groups, health providers and others.

Goal
To develop a systematic approach to support the City of Kingston in communicating effectively, professionally and consistently with all stakeholders.

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Director

Summer Smith

Phone: 845-334-3945

[email protected]

City Hall

420 Broadway

Kingston, NY 12401

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