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

    6/13/2025 - City of Kingston Announces 2025 Fourth of July Festivities

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 13, 2025

     

    City of Kingston Announces 2025 Fourth of July Festivities

                                                    

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that The Cornell, Brickmen Kitchen + Bar, and O’Connor & Partners will be sponsoring a fireworks display on July 4, 2025 in the City of Kingston. The fireworks will be set off from a barge in the Rondout Creek just after dark. 

    Leading up to the fireworks, this year’s celebration will include entertainment sponsored by the City of Kingston. Starting at 6:30pm, the NY Funk Alliance, a 7-piece band, will play a mix of R&B, Motown, disco, classic rock, pop country, and contemporary favorites on the City stage in T.R. Gallo Park. The Center for Creative Education’s Energy Dancers and Drummers will also perform throughout the evening’s entertainment.

    “A big thank you to The Cornell, Brickmen, and O’Connor & Partners for sponsoring the fireworks display for the Fourth of July again this year,” said Mayor Noble. “The City of Kingston, with the support of the Radio Kingston Community Tech Team, is providing entertainment in TR Gallo Park leading up to the fireworks. As always, I encourage residents and visitors to support the wonderful waterfront businesses for dining and shopping throughout the day. Parking will be extremely limited, so I encourage folks to walk, bike, carpool, or take the UCAT shuttle. We are so proud of this event, which comes together with support from local businesses and organizations, Ulster County Area Transit, and many City departments including Arts & Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Police, and Fire departments. Thank you to the City staff and all those helping put on this exciting community event. I’m looking forward to a safe and family-friendly Independence Day celebration.”  

    Parking will be limited. UCAT will run a free shuttle service, making regular pick-ups from the Kingston Plaza (adjacent to the ballfield off Westbrook Lane), from the Cornell Street parking lot (Thomas Street lot near Little Italy), and along Broadway at the Governor Clinton, the Andy Murphy Center, and Yosman Towers, dropping off at Garraghan Drive. There will also be a continuous shuttle from the parking lot at Kingston Point Beach. Busses will start picking up at 5:00pm and the last bus will depart the Rondout at 11:00pm.

    In the event of severe weather on July 4, the fireworks and entertainment will move to Saturday, July 5, 2024, with NY Funk Alliance performing prior to the fireworks.

    Archives

    Copyright © 2025 City of Kingston, NY. All Rights Reserved. Powered by Powered By QScend Technologies, Inc.
    Contact  |  Sitemap