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

    5/29/2026 - Mayor Noble Announces Flatbush & Foxhall Sewer & Stormwater System Work to Begin Next Week

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    May 29, 2026

     

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Flatbush & Foxhall Sewer & Stormwater System Work to Begin Next Week

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that mobilization for the major sewer and stormwater system construction project on Flatbush and Foxhall Avenues will begin next week.

    Mayor Noble said, “The first step in the Flatbush and Foxhall streetscape project is to make extensive repairs to the sewer and stormwater system below the streets. Before construction can begin, we need to make these necessary infrastructure repairs. We know this work will be disruptive, so we want residents to understand the extent and duration of this project, which is expected to take two full construction seasons to complete.”

    The project area for the sewer and stormwater work includes Flatbush Avenue from the railroad tracks to Foxhall Avenue and Foxhall Avenue from Flatbush to Broadway. 

    Parking restrictions and road closures will be in place throughout construction. Starting Monday, June 1, there will be No Parking on the east side Foxhall Avenue between Hasbrouck and Wynkoop from 6:00am to 6:00pm until June 12, 2026.

    The sewer work is expected to take two years to complete with construction beginning on the Safe and Accessible Flatbush & Foxhall streetscape project in 2028. 

    The City contracted GPI for design work, which can be found at EngageKingston, and Merritt Construction of Saugerties for the sewer construction work. The total sewer/stormwater construction project cost is: $7.76 million, including $1.86 million for the design work and $5.9 million for construction.

    The Safe and Accessible Flatbush and Foxhall Project will add and improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to connect the Colonial Gardens Apartments and residential streets in Midtown to surrounding business districts. The streets in the project area currently have intermittent sidewalks and cross railroads that are hazardous for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Approximately two miles of sidewalks will be built and painted crosswalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps will be installed. The City will also work with CSX to improve safety for all users at the two railroad crossings situated on the route. Bicycle infrastructure will be added along both avenues, connecting to other infrastructure projects, including the Empire State Trail and the Kingston Greenline.

    Public engagement opportunities for the Safe and Accessible Flatbush & Foxhall Project will be announced in the coming months. More information about the Safe and Accessible Flatbush & Foxhall Project at https://engagekingston.com/safe-and-accessible-flatbush-and-foxhall.

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