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

    4/23/2025 - Mayor Noble Announces Additional May Paving Project

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 23, 2025

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Additional May Paving Project

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that in addition to previously announced paving on Spring Street from Broadway to Ravine Street during the week of May 12, another paving project on Delaware Avenue from North Street to the Cordts Firehouse has been scheduled for the week of May 5, 2025.

    Preparation in this area has already been completed. Milling is expected to begin on Monday, May 5, 2025, with paving expected to be completed by Friday, May 9, 2025, weather depending. A road closure is expected, with detours and changes in traffic patterns.  

    For this project, the following driveways will be inaccessible for the duration of this project: 146, 152, 154, 160, 166, 170, 172, 174, and 180. Residents are encouraged to leave extra time when planning activity, as there may be delays in travel. Parking will be allowed on Cordts Street and North Street. Cordts Street will be two-way traffic toward Willow Street. Additional parking will be allowed on Delaware Avenue in front of the North Street pump station, as well as 126 North Street.

    During the milling and paving operation, all vehicles must remain off the street. Once the paving process begins, access/egress will be denied until the blacktop cools enough for normal vehicular traffic, approximately three to five hours. Never move or go around barricades.

    “We are pleased to add extra paving projects to our previously announced work. Our paving contractor, Callanan Industries, had a last minute opening this week, and we were able to add a portion of Flatbush Avenue to our paving plans. In addition to the previously announced work on Spring Street in May, the Department of Public Works was able to schedule a portion of Delaware in early May as well. As always, we ask for patience during this process as we make vital improvements to our City’s infrastructure.”

    This week, paving on Saint James Street from Broadway to 37-39 Saint James Street and Prospect Street from Saint James Street to Henry Street was completed. On Friday, April 25, 2025, the outbound lane of Flatbush Ave from Farrelly St to the top of the hill will be milled and paved. Both milling and paving will occur on the same day, Friday, April 25. Flaggers will be in place during milling/paving operations. No full road closure is expected.

    Edward Norman, Superintendent of Public Works said, “We look forward to kicking off the 2025 paving season. As always, please be mindful of our staff while they are working to improve the condition of our streets throughout the City. There have been a few close calls within work zones, and we have asked KPD to help enforce work zone rules. Safety is everyone’s responsibility for the well-being of our staff.”

    The next round of paving will be announced in the coming weeks. Paving season is expected to continue through October 2025. For more information on paving projects, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/paving.