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

    3/6/2025 - Mayor Noble Announces Wards 2-4 Listening Tour Dates

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    March 6, 2025

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Next Listening Tour Dates

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce the next Listening Tour dates for Wards 2, 3 and 4. Mayor Noble, along with Council members from each ward, is hosting monthly ward meetings to meet with residents and hear their concerns.

    Mayor Noble said, “I am looking forward to visiting each ward again this year to hear concerns directly from residents in the community. These meetings open lines of communication, and we hope to increase transparency into local government. I encourage folks in each ward to come out and let us know what’s going on in their neighborhoods.”

    Ward 2            Monday, April 14, 2025         5:30pm            St John's Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave.

    Ward 3            Monday, May 12, 2025          5:30pm            Forsyth Park pavilion, Lucas Ave. (NEW DATE!) 

    Ward 4            Monday, June 16, 2025          5:30pm            Clinton Avenue Church, 122 Clinton Ave.

     

    Ward 2 Alderman Michael Tierney said, “Speaking with your elected officials is the best way to ensure your voice is heard and understand the projects going on in our neighborhoods. I hope all our Ward 2 neighbors will join Mayor Noble and I for a great and informative discussion.”

    Ward 4 Alderwoman Jeanne Edwards said, “The most important thing we can do as a community is to support each other in good times and in difficult times.  I thank Mayor Noble for coming to Ward 4 to discuss our neighbors’ concerns. We had a productive meeting last year, with many questions answered and feedback heard, and I look forward to another fruitful meeting in June.”

    As previously announced, 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.

    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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