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

    9/19/2025 - 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to Begin October 3, 2025

     

    The 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Process Has Begun 

    The City of Kingston is beginning the process of forming its Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan. The City of Kingston, in accordance with its Citizen Participation Plan, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to gather citizens' views regarding the planning and implementation of community needs and the priorities as laid out in the 2024-2028 Five Year Consolidated Plan.

    Groups and organizations operating within the City of Kingston may request CDBG funding for eligible programs situated within the City. Applications will be available beginning Friday, October 3, 2025, and can be obtained on the City’s website here, as well as at the Community Development Office, Ground Floor, City Hall, 420 Broadway, Kingston, NY. Examples of eligible activities and a list of threshold criteria are included in the application packet. Applications will be due by 12:00pm on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Community Development Office or emailed to Amee Peterson at [email protected].

    Public informational sessions will be held on Wednesday, October 8,2025 at 12:00pm and on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00pm.

    New and previous applicants and sub-recipients are encouraged to attend the public hearing, contact the Office of Community Development for questions and technical assistance and attend the informational meeting to discuss eligible programs, process, and application requirements.

    Public Hearing and Community Development Advisory Committee meetings will be held in person at City Hall, 420 Broadway, Kingston, NY.

     

    Public Hearing:

    Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:00pm       

     

    Informational Sessions:

    Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 12:00pm

    Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00pm

     

    Community Development Advisory Committee Meetings:

    Please check City of Kingston meeting calendar for up-to-date information:

    https://kingston-ny.gov/Agendas

     

    For more information, visit the Community Development webpage for more information: http://kingston-ny.gov/content/8399/8469/8547/default.aspx

    For more information, contact Amee Peterson, Administrative Assistant, 845-334-3960, [email protected] or Amanda (Mandy) Bruck, Director, Office of Community Development, 845-334-3930, [email protected].

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