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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Kingston Fire Department

The Kingston Fire Department provides fire suppression, rescue, and ambulance service to the residents of the City of Kingston.

The department operates from three stations. Staffed by 69 career personnel, the Fire Department prides itself on a three-minute response to any part of the City. The department is part of the Ulster County 911 system, and all emergency incidents should be reported by dialing 911.

The department responds to approximately 7,200 emergency incidents per year. With with 55 EMTs and 14 paramedics, we have the largest staff of New York Certified Emergency Medical Technicians in the Hudson Valley. We provide ALS, advanced life support service, and all fire apparatus are equipped with cardiac defibrillator.

The department also provides hazardous materials response, high-angle rescue, and confined space rescue throughout Ulster County. Emergency response on the Rondout Creek and Hudson River is provided by Marine Fire Rescue.

The Fire Department provides CPR classes throughout the City. Call 845-481-7311 for a schedule of CPR classes.

To contact the Kingston Fire Department for non-emergencies, call 845-331-1216.

Contact Information

Kingston Fire Department
Main Office
19 East O'Reilly Street
Kingston, NY 12401

Fire Chief
Chris Rea
Phone: 845-331-1507
Email

Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY

Historic Churches

Kingston, NY

Kingston, NY

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Kingston Fire Department

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