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

    2/3/2025 - Mayor Noble Announces 2025 Listening Tour

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    February 3, 2025

    Mayor Noble Announces 2025 Listening Tour

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that he, along with Council members from each ward, will host monthly ward meetings to meet with residents and hear their concerns.

    “Last year, I visited each of the nine wards for listening meetings, and was able to hear directly from residents about their concerns in their own neighborhoods,” said Mayor Noble. “These meetings are a part of my ongoing effort to open the lines of communication and increase transparency into City government. I realize it’s not always easy for folks to reach out to elected officials, so my hope is that this listening tour will be an effective way to connect with residents and to be able to address their concerns. I look forward to again joining the Council members in hosting these meetings throughout the community.”

    Starting with Ward 1, Mayor Noble will host a monthly listening session, partnering with the Alderperson in a location either in the ward or nearby. The Ward 1 meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:30pm at the Kingston Alliance Church at 90 Miller’s Lane.

    Ward 1 Alderwoman Sara Pasti said, “I am excited to see Mayor Noble resume his ward listening sessions in 2025. The 2024 Ward 1 listening session was a very productive meeting and I expect this one will be too. My constituents and I truly appreciated the opportunity to ask the Mayor questions about the City’s current and future projects and to bring Ward 1 issues and concerns to his attention.”

    Future monthly ward meetings will be announced in the coming weeks.

    Residents can also email Mayor Noble at [email protected]. For news and updates, follow the City of Kingston Facebook and Instagram, visit the City’s public engagement website, Engage Kingston, and sign up for Mayor Noble’s weekly newsletter.

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