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

    11/10/2025 - Flatbush & Foxhall Project Public Meeting to be Held December 9

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    November 10, 2025

     

    Safe and Accessible Flatbush & Foxhall Project

    Open House Public Meeting to be Held December 9

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the City Engineer are pleased to announce that the City of Kingston will host a public information meeting for the Safe and Accessible Flatbush and Foxhall Avenues project on Tuesday, December 9 from 5:00-7:00pm at City Hall.

    The public information meeting will be an open house held in Council Chambers at City Hall from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The Safe and Accessible Flatbush and Foxhall Avenues project will expand and improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to connect the Colonial Gardens Apartments and residential streets in Midtown to surrounding business districts.

    “The Safe and Accessible Flatbush and Foxhall Avenues project has grown since we first launched the concept a few years ago, and we are happy to provide the public with an update at this informational meeting,” said Mayor Noble. “While planning for this project, we discovered that we must first repair and improve the sewer system, a crucial piece of infrastructure in this area. Sewer work is expected to begin in 2026, with the streetscape portion of the project kicking off in 2027. We are excited to create both a safe and attractive corridor in the heart of the City. We hope this project will ultimately enable residents to live and work within walkable distances that are safe to navigate, and in turn spur revitalization of a significant commercial corridor.”

    The project area currently has intermittent sidewalks and railroad crossings that are hazardous for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Approximately two miles of sidewalks will be built, and painted crosswalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps will be installed. The City will work with CSX at the two railroad crossings in the project area to improve safety for all users. Accommodation for bicycles will be added along both avenues, connecting to other infrastructure projects, including the Empire State Trail and the Kingston Greenline, which is a network of trails, complete streets, and linear parks that winds throughout the City.

    City Engineer John Schultheis said, “This long-awaited project will make the corridor more walkable and livable for residents and visitors alike. We are proposing some significant changes, including closing the intersection of Cornell Street with Foxhall Avenue and closing the intersection of Elmendorf Street with Flatbush Avenue. We recognize that change can be uncomfortable, but I look forward to meeting with the public and answering any questions they may have.”

    The Safe & Accessible Flatbush & Foxhall Project is funded in part by the Climate Smart Community Grant Program, Title 15 of the Environmental Protection Fund through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It is also made possible with funding from the New York State Department of Transportation.

    More information about the project at https://engagekingston.com/safe-and-accessible-flatbush-and-foxhall.

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