The City of Kingston, NY

    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]

    Kingston Events

    9/15/2013 - (REVISED) First Annual Mexican and Central American Independence Block Party

    Please note that the Announcement has been revised. There was an error in location on the original release, and we apologize for the incorrect information. The revisions is underlined in bold.

    Mayor Shayne Gallo announced today that the first annual Midtown Mexico and Central America Independence Day Block Party is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, from 11 am to 7 pm. Broadway will be closed from Henry Street to Cedar Street to allow local restaurants, dance organizations, mariachi bands, singers and performers to participate in this event. Mayor Gallo commented, “This event will bring our Midtown neighbors together to celebrate the  Spanish traditions, costumes, folkloric music and cuisine.”

    Organizations and businesses that would like to participate in this event by having a booth can contact David Sosa-Michaca at 242 9772 or e-mail [email protected].

    If you are interested in donating to this fun-filled Block Party, make your donation made payable to the Center for Creative Education (CCE), 15 Railroad Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401.  CCE is a tax-exempt, 501 c 3 organization so your donation will qualify for a tax deduction.

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