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

    2/4/2025 - Statement from Mayor Noble Regarding the Council’s Approval to Remove the Pike Plan Canopies

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    February 4, 2025

     

    Statement from Mayor Noble Regarding the Council’s Approval to Remove the Pike Plan Canopies:

    I want to thank the Common Council for their support voting in favor of removing the Pike Plan canopies.

    The Pike Plan, as it partially stands today, was not well constructed and has come to the end of its useful life. With this approval, we will soon be going out to bid to begin the removal work. We will also be meeting with the adjoining property owners and tenants in the coming weeks to discuss the next steps, the removal process, and façade repairs. We expect demolition to occur in April.

    As a City, we have been working toward reversing the harms of Urban Renewal, and I believe restoring our beautiful historic buildings will be a great step in the right direction, and returning the facades to their original grandeur will bolster the economic vitality of Uptown Kingston.

    During this process, we have been met with a steady stream of lawsuits that have threatened our efforts to improve our City and protect our residents. In repeatedly suing the City of Kingston, William Gottlieb Real Estate has attempted to drain the City of funds and resources, but we will continue to stand against this powerful corporate interest and do what is necessary to protect Kingston residents.
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