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]

    Purchasing Department

    Purchasing for all City Departments:

    Listing files in 'Purchasing Documents'

    *Times are adjusted to the local time of the organization (GMT -5)

     The City of Kingston has joined forces with other municipal agencies to create the Empire State Purchasing Group (ESPG) and provide a Regional Bid Notification System. Vendors and suppliers only need to visit a single web site to search for and download municipal bidding opportunities from the City of Kingston and other participating members.  The system provides instant online access to bids, RFPs, quotes, and amendments.  To register as a vendor with ESPG and have access to solicitation documents, click here.

    The City of Kingston’s Supplier Handbook outlines the City’s purchasing policy, process, and provides definitions of regularly used purchasing terms. 

    The City of Kingston periodically auctions surplus vehicles, equipment, furniture, and supplies.  Auctions are advertised in the City’s officially designated newspapers and can be found online at https://www.auctionsinternational.com 

     

    Contact Information

    City Hall
    420 Broadway 
    Kingston, NY 12401 

    Purchasing Agent 
    Bailey Schwark
    Email
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