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

    10/2/2024 - Mayor Announces ARPA Business Hardship Grant Program

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    October 2, 2024

     

    Mayor Announces ARPA Business Hardship Grant Program

    Grants Available for Businesses Affected by ARPA Infrastructure Projects

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the City of Kingston has allocated $30,000 from the City’s federal American Rescue Plan Act award to fund a Business Hardship Grant Program.

    The Business Hardship Grant Program was created to support local small businesses adversely affected by infrastructure projects that were funded, or partially funded, through ARPA, including Post Office Park, Dietz Stadium Improvement Project, Clinton Avenue Intersection Improvements Project, Henry Street Safe Routes to School project, and the city-wide ADA-compliant curb ramps project.

    “We are proud of the infrastructure projects that we have been able to undertake with the once-in-a-lifetime infusion of ARPA funding directly into our community. From supporting the major renovation at Dietz stadium, which is now open to the public for daily use, to the ongoing work on Clinton Avenue, which will greatly improve pedestrian access to Uptown Kingston, these projects will improve our city and our lives,” said Mayor Noble. “However, we know that local businesses have been impacted by some of these projects. We want to make sure that our local businesses, which are the lifeblood of our community, can survive these disruptions and are able to thrive once these projects are completed. I encourage any business affected by one of our infrastructure projects to apply as soon as possible.”

    Grants in the amount of $7,500 will be awarded to applicants who can demonstrate their business was adversely impacted by ARPA-funded infrastructure construction. To be awarded, applicants must provide documentation showing that revenue dropped during construction periods. Applications are due Wednesday October 16, 2024.

    Grant funds may be used for: payroll and cost of benefits; rent; mortgage; utilities; payments for installed equipment (e.g., oven, refrigerator); other equipment (e.g., computer, software); product inventory; signage; technical assistance, counseling or other services to assist with business planning needs.

    More details and the grant application can be found at www.engagekingston.com/arpa-business-hardship.

    For more information about this and other ARPA programs, please visit www.engagekingston.com. 

     
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