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

    7/25/2025 - Mayor Noble Announces Additional July Paving and August Paving Project

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    July 25, 2025

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Additional July Paving and August Paving Project

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Superintendent of Public Works are pleased to announce an additional paving project in July will be Albert Street from Condie Street to South Wall Street on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

    Both Condie Street and Albert Street will be closed from the Boulevard to South Wall during this work.

    The August paving project will be: 

     

    Fairview Avenue from Merilina Avenue to Howland Ave.

    Fairview Avenue Extension from Fairview Ave. to End

    Stickles Avenue from Fairview Ave. to End

     

    Preparation in this area has already begun. Milling on Fairview Avenue and Stickles Avenue is expected to begin on Monday, August 18, 2025, with paving expected to be completed by Friday, August 22, 2025, weather depending. A road closure is expected, with detours and changes in traffic patterns.                        

    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.

    Paving on Pine Street, Marius Street, Glen Street, Glen St Extension, and the portion of Greenkill Avenue from Wall Street to Marius Street, will be completed this week.

    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.

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