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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Agendas, Minutes, Packets, Meeting Dates & Recordings

This is the central depository of Kingston's agendas, minutes, legal notices and meeting dates from a number of boards, commissions, and committees within the city. In addition, various boards (not all) post their meeting packets. Use the drop-down menu box below to choose the group you are interested in, then make the appropriate selections to find the agenda, minutes or packet you need.

Events for 4/13/2023

Start Time	6:00 PM
End Time	8:00 PM
Title
Zoning Board of Appeals
Location
City Hall Conf. Room 1
Extra Details
Agenda The Kingston City Zoning Board of Appeals announces a Public Hearing on Thursday April 13, 2023, at 6 PM at City Hall, conference room #1 the public can attend in person. 1. Call to Order Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2023, ZBA meeting 2. NEW BUSINESS: Owner MaryAnn Snyder 314 Clifton Ave. Kingston, NY 12401 SBL: 48.75-8-22.111 Ward: 7 Zone: R-1 The applicant is seeking an area variance from Chapter 405- 11 to subdivide current lot into 2 lots for purpose of constructing a single-family home. Lot has frontage on Clifton and Grant Streets. The owner is Seeking relief from the allowable 50x100 minimum lot size to 64x80. The lot would meet the minimum square footage requirements. Owner Steven Fell (Second Wind Trust) Applicant: MVH BF Developer LLC 104 Smith Ave. Kingston NY 12401 SBL: 48.82-1-7 Ward: 5 Zone: M-2 The applicant is seeking relief from the required 10’ front set back requirement in the M-2 District to 5’ Front set back, to construct a 4 story apartment building with 100 units and a 2900 sqft. commercial. The proposed 5’ setback will be more consistent with existing buildings along Cornell Street. 3. OLD BUSINESS: NONE 4. Adjournment AT THE HEARING, ANY PARTY MAY BE PRESENT OR REPRESENTED BY AN AGENT OR