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

    8/28/2025 - Kingston Embarks on Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, Seeks Applicants for Waterfront Advisory Committee

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    August 28, 2025

     

    City of Kingston Embarks on Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, Seeks Applicants for Waterfront Advisory Committee

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that, with funding support from the NYS Department of State, the City of Kingston will update its Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP) and will create a Waterfront Advisory Committee.

    The current Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, which was adopted in 1992, established a means of both protecting and enhancing local coastal resources.

    Mayor Noble said, “Since the initial Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan was created, not only has the City experienced the effects of climate change, but the initial plan did not include analysis of the Esopus Creek, which borders the city to the north. We have new challenges and boundaries to consider in this updated plan and will also create a Harbor Management Plan for the Rondout. We believe that a revised plan will help attract investment in waterfront projects because it demonstrates the City’s commitment to revitalization and resource protection and will make the development process more predictable and efficient. I encourage all interested residents to get involved in the planning process and help us make a blueprint for the health of our waterfront’s future.”

    Creating the updated Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan will be a 5-year project, which will be led by a consultant team, working with State and City staff and joined by a Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC). The WAC will consist of business leaders, local stakeholders, group representatives, and other interested residents. The City of Kingston Planning Director will serve as the Staff Liaison to the Committee.

    Planning Director Suzanne Cahill said, “Kingston’s expansive waterfront boundary has contributed to our rich history and allows for an abundance of cultural institutions, restaurants, and recreational opportunities—all of which are economic drivers for our region. Long-term planning for resiliency and revitalization is the only strategy that will make the waterfront viable into the future. A proactive and intentional approach sets Kingston up for smart investments while also preserving its character and valuable open space.”

    The application is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KingstonBoards. Deadline to apply is September 30, 2025.

    More information about the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan planning can be found at www.engagekingston.com/waterfront-revitalization-plan.
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