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 News

    6/18/2020 - Building Permits Extended for Length of Stop-Work Order

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 18, 2020 

    Building Permits Extended for Length of Stop-Work Order

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the City of Kingston Building Department announce that all building permits that were issued before Governor Cuomo’s New York State non-essential construction stop-work order will be extended for the length of the hiatus.  

    Governor Cuomo’s order for the cease of all non-essential construction was issued on March 27, 2020 and was lifted May 26, 2020. City of Kingston building permits valid during this time and considered to be non-essential will have their expiration dates extended by 62 days. 

    “Permit holders will automatically receive this 62-day extension and aren’t required to re-apply at this time, but are welcome to call the Building department if they have any questions,” said Stephan Knox, Director of Building Safety.

     
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