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

    5/15/2026 - City of Kingston Announces 2026 Fourth of July Festivities

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    May 15, 2026

     

     

    City of Kingston Announces 2026 Fourth of July Festivities

    Free Music Starting at 6:30pm Before Fireworks

     

                                                                      

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that O’Connor & Partners, along with The Cornell, Brickmen Kitchen + Bar, and Mariner’s Harbor, will sponsor Fourth of July events, including a concert and a fireworks display on the Kingston Waterfront.

    Leading up to the fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2026, musical entertainment will be sponsored by Mariner’s Harbor. Starting at 6:30pm, the Breakout Kings will play on the City stage in TR Gallo Park. The fireworks, courtesy of O’Connor & Partners will be set off from a barge in the Rondout Creek just after dark. The events are free and open to the public.

    Mayor Noble said, “This year we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of our Country with another great family-friendly celebration on the Waterfront. Once again, I want to thank O’Connor & Partners and The Cornell for sponsoring the Fourth of July events, and to O’Connor & Partners for making this celebration special with a fireworks display for the public. I also want to thank Mariner’s Harbor for sponsoring the music leading up to the fireworks and the Radio Kingston Community Tech Team for bringing the musical entertainment to TR Gallo Park. This event is truly a community effort, with support from local businesses and organizations, Ulster County Area Transit, and many City departments including Arts & Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Police, and Fire departments. I’m looking forward to a safe and fun Fourth of July celebration.”  

    Parking will be limited. UCAT will run a free shuttle service, making regular pick-ups from the Kingston Plaza (adjacent to the ballfield off Westbrook Lane), from the Cornell Street parking lot (Thomas Street lot near Little Italy), and along Broadway at the Governor Clinton, the Andy Murphy Center, City Hall/Kingston High School, and Yosman Towers, dropping off at Garraghan Drive. Buses will start picking up at 5:00pm and the last bus will depart the Rondout at 11:30pm.

    In the event of severe weather on July 4, the fireworks and entertainment will move to Sunday, July 5, 2026.

    For more of the City’s 250th events, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/250yearsofamericasvoices.

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