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

    4/28/2023 - Music and Movies Return to Parks This Summer

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 28, 2023

     

     

    Mayor Noble Brings Music and Movies to Parks This Summer

    Music in the Parks and Movies Under the Stars Return in 2023

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble, the City of Kingston’s Departments of Arts and Cultural Affairs and Parks and Recreation, and Radio Kingston are excited to announce that Music in the Parks and Movies Under the Stars, Kingston’s popular outdoor summer entertainment series will return in 2023.

    Free and open to the public, the series will feature established and emerging local musical performers, along with family-favorite films.

     

    Saturday, May 27 at Academy Green Park (238 Clinton Ave.)

    7:00-8:30pm Music: Maxwell Kofi Donker, Sankofa Drummers and Dancers

    8:30pm Movie: Black Panther

     

    Saturday, June 10 at TR Gallo Park (30 Rondout Landing)

    5:30-7:00pm Music: Alessandra Trio

    6:30-7:30pm a special live art performance by Nancy Ostrovsky

    7:00-8:30pm Music: Pablo Shine Latin Jazz Trio

    8:30pm Movie: Selena

     

    Friday, July 21 at TR Gallo Park (30 Rondout Landing)

    7:00-8:30pm Music: The Bush Brothers

     

    Friday, July 28 at Kingston Point Park (50 Delaware Ave.)

    8:30pm Movie: JAWS

     

    Friday, August 4 at Old Dutch Church (272 Wall Street)

    7:00-8:30pm Music: Juma Sultan Aboriginal Society

     

    Saturday, August 19 at Forsyth Park (125 Lucas Ave.)

    7:00-8:30pm Music: Maxmillian Metatin piano, Sarah “Smitty” Smith, vocals

    8:30pm Movie: Cinderella (1997 live action)

     

    “I want to thank the Director of Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Parks & Recreation team for putting together a lively series of programming in our beautiful parks again this summer,” said Mayor Noble. “We also want to thank Radio Kingston for all their support in helping us bring free, family-friendly events to the community.” 

    Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. In the case of bad weather, rain dates will be announced. More information is available at www.kingston-ny.gov/musicintheparks.
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