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 5/17/2022

Start Time	6:00 PM
Title
PUBLIC HEARING - Planning Board - KINGSTONIAN
Location
City Hall
Extra Details
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE KINGSTON PLANNING BOARD TO HOLD AN IN-PERSON PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE KINGSTONIAN DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Agenda This is a PUBLIC HEARING. Written comments are strongly encouraged. Written comments received before 2PM on Monday, May 16, 2022 will be distributed to the Board Members and posted on the City website prior to the meeting. Comments may be emailed to Suzanne Cahill, Planning Director at [email protected], mailed, hand delivered or placed in the drop box outside of City Hall. The public is also invited to speak IN-PERSON at the time the hearing is called. Any person wishing to speak at the public hearing, should sign up by calling (845) 334-3955, or email [email protected], with your name and address, by 4 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The meeting will also be live-streamed on the City of Kingston Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofKingstonNY When: May 17, 2022 06:00 PM Topic: Planning Board Public Hearing: Kingstonian Please click the link below to listen to the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87250008734?pwd=UWJsZnpHQUg2cjlXQ1JCZjZqVDNmZz09 Passcode: rXcg1Epx Or dial : +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 872 5000 8734 Passcode: 26266457