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

    1/22/2025 - City of Kingston Releases New Grant Funding Report

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    January 22, 2025

     

    City of Kingston Releases New Grant Funding Report

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the City of Kingston’s Office of Grants Management are pleased to announce that the latest Grant Funding Report is now available.

    Biannually, the Grants Office issues the Grant Funding Report with the status of current grant-funded projects. The portfolio currently totals 66 grants with just under $97 million in funding. The total cost for all projects in the portfolio is $115,428,890. 

    The January 2025 Grant Funding Report includes a summary of the grants portfolio, a summary of the new awards since the last update, a list of projects completed since the last update, a list of all projects completed since 2016, and updates on all other current grant-funded projects.

    “The City of Kingston’s stellar Grants team works tirelessly to secure competitive grant funding from State and Federal agencies and private foundations for projects that would otherwise burden the taxpayers. These grants help us to keep the City running smoothly and moving forward while also saving our residents money,” said Mayor Noble. “This latest update highlights the breadth of projects across City departments, including new grants for historic preservation, water infrastructure improvements, facility repairs, and solar panels on municipal buildings. With the Grants office’s support, our staff have the equipment they need, infrastructure is continually improved, and we can continue to launch new forward-thinking initiatives.”

    Ruth Ann Devitt-Frank, Director of Grants Management said, “This past year has been one of our most successful in securing awards, thanks to support from community advocates and all of the hard work that City staff across departments put in behind the scenes. Our office is both fortunate and proud to see tangible improvements taking place across the City with the grant monies that we’re able to bring in.

    The Grant Funding Report is available at https://engagekingston.com/grant-funding-update. The next Grant Funding Report is expected to be released in the spring.

    Mayor Noble established the Office of Grants Management in 2019 to secure and manage funding for public infrastructure projects, programs, and services that improve the quality of life for Kingston residents. The City applies for and manages grant awards that fund street design and transportation projects, park improvements, upgrades to the water treatment plant and sewers, plans for a healthier and sustainable future, arts initiatives, special programs and events, and more.

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