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

    11/18/2025 - City of Kingston to Present Food Systems Plan at Public Meeting on December 3, 2025

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    November 18, 2025

     

    City of Kingston to Present Food Systems Plan at

    Public Meeting on December 3, 2025

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Department of Health & Wellness are pleased to announce that the City of Kingston will host a public meeting to present the Food Systems Plan final draft on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6:00pm in Council Chambers at City Hall.

    The City ofKingston’s Department of Health and Wellness has been working with a consultant to develop this Food Systems Plan, to serve as a blueprint for how the City can support a strong local food system, improve food security, and expand access to nutritionally-dense food for all residents through collaborative action with community partners. Food systems encompass all the activities, people, and resources involved in getting food from farm to fork. Resilient local food systems are vital for a community’s sustainability, viability, and equity.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are excited to present the Food Systems Plan, which will provide a guide for the City to take meaningful, impactful, and sustainable action toward strengthening our local food system, with a focus on improving food security and equitable access to nutritious food. I want to thank our Health & Wellness Department for undertaking this important project that aims to benefit the health of our entire community.”

    Former project manager Kristin Kessler, now the Director of Community Health for Ulster County, and Angela Hansen from Food Systems Foresight, a Hudson Valley-based, women-led business that supported the creation of the plan, will present the final draft to the public and answer questions.

     

    Food Systems Plan Public Meeting

    December 3, 2025

    6:00pm

    City Hall, Council Chambers

    On-site child entertainment available

    Live Spanish interpretation

    Refreshments provided

     

    Emily Flynn, the City of Kingston Director of Health and Wellness said, “We are very pleased to be finalizing this plan that will help direct our work for years to come. The Food Systems Plan brings these pieces together with a shared vision—delicious, healthy diets; just and equitable access; less waste; sustainable production; resilient supply chains; and inclusive, adaptive decision-making shaped by our community.”

    This project has been funded in part by a grant from the American Rescue Plan Act. The full plan and more information can be found at https://engagekingston.com/food-system-plan.

    A public comment period will be open until January 7, 2026. Comments can be submitted here.
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