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

    9/23/2025 - Mayor Noble Announces Ward 8 & 9 Listening Tour Meeting Dates

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    September 23, 2025

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Remaining Listening Tour Meeting Dates

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce the remaining ward meetings for his 2025 Listening Tour. 

    Mayor Noble, along with Council members from each ward, will continue hosting monthly ward meetings to meet with residents and hear their concerns. The final two 2025 meetings will be:

     

    Ward 8            Monday, October 20               5:30pm            Albert Brown Community Center, formerly the

          Rondout Neighborhood Center at 105 Broadway 

                                                                                with Alderman Steve Schabot

          

    Ward 9            Monday, November 17           5:30pm            Immanuel Lutheran Church, 22 Livingston St.

                                                                                 with Alderwoman Michele Hirsch

     

    Mayor Noble said, “I want to thank all those who have come out to the Listening Tour meetings. As with the first seven wards, I am looking forward to having informative and productive conversations with neighbors in the remaining two wards. As Mayor, it’s helpful to hear concerns directly from residents, and I look forward to answering any questions that folks may have. With the Listening Tour, I have found that meeting residents near their homes helps to bridge the gap between local government and the public, and I encourage everyone to attend these meetings.”

    Ward 8 Alderman Steve Schabot said, “These meetings are a great opportunity for officials to have face to face conversations with the residents of the ward and city.”

    Ward 9 Alderwoman Michele Hirsch said, “In-person discussions with our elected officials are essential for fostering a vibrant community. I am eager for Mayor Noble to revisit Ward 9 to engage with our constituents once more.”

    Residents can also email Mayor Noble at [email protected]. For news and updates, follow the City of Kingston Facebook and Instagram, visit the City’s public engagement website, Engage Kingston, and sign up for Mayor Noble’s weekly newsletter.
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