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

    6/6/2025 - Mayor Noble Announces Upcoming Railroad Crossing Improvements

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 6, 2025

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Upcoming Railroad Crossing Improvements

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that CSX will me making improvements to three railroad crossings in the City of Kingston in August.

    Mayor Noble said, “After reaching out with concerns about and demands for improvements to several railroad crossings in our community, CSX has scheduled the much-needed improvements for this August. I want to thank residents in advance for their patience while these three crossings are closed for this vital work to be completed. A temporary inconvenience will address long-term safety concerns.”

    CSX will close the following roads on the following tentative dates:

    Sunday, August 17                  Foxhall Avenue crossing

    Thursday, August 21              Smith Avenue crossing

    Monday, August 25                Ten Broeck Avenue crossing

    Each crossing will remain closed for 2-3 days while work is being performed. Detours will be in place. Please seek alternate routes.  

    Weekly roadwork updates are posted the City of Kingston’s Facebook, included in the Mayor’s weekly newsletter, and posted on the City of Kingston website here.

     
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