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

    9/2/2025 - Mayor Noble Announces Back to School Traffic Enforcement

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    September 2, 2025

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Back to School Traffic Enforcement

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Kingston Police Department are pleased to announce an aggressive school zone traffic enforcement program to begin on the first day of school.

    Starting from Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and for the next week, the Kingston Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit officers will focus on traffic enforcement in City of Kingston school zones.

    Mayor Noble said, “To ensure that everyone has a safe start to their school year, we will be ramping up our traffic enforcement and giving tickets to anyone who is not being safe in school zones. The safety of our school children is our top priority. I want to thank Chief Tinti and the Traffic Safety Unit for their ongoing commitment to the safety of our City.”

    In January 2025, the Kingston Police Department launched the Traffic Safety Unit, which includes two officers who have training in the areas of commercial vehicle enforcement, crash management and reconstruction, child passenger safety, Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), and bicycle safety.

    Since January, the Traffic Safety Unit has conducted 3,443 stops, issued 3,653 summonses and 1,206 warnings, made 98 arrests, and assisted in 175 crashes.

    Police Chief Egidio Tinti said, “As our community prepares for the start of a new school year, the Kingston Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit will be out in full force to help ensure our children get to and from school safely. Our officers will be focusing on school zones, crosswalks, and bus stops, reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and follow the rules of the road. The safety of our students, families, and school staff is our top priority, and we are committed to working together to make this back-to-school season a safe one for everyone.”

    To help improve traffic safety, the City of Kingston has implemented a city-wide 25 mph speed limit and has adopted a Safe System Approach. Major road safety improvement projects include the Franklin Street Complete Streets, Broadway Streetscape, Broadway/Prince intersection, Henry Street Safe Routes to School, and the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, among others.

    To learn more about the City’s many safety projects, visit https://engagekingston.com/.

     
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