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

    12/12/2025 - Mayor Noble Announces Tree Commission Process Added to New Online Platform

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    December 12, 2025

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Tree Commission Process Added to New Online Platform

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the Tree Commission application and review process has been moved to the new online platform, which the City of Kingston launched earlier this year for the Planning Board and Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission (HLPC) review processes.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are continuing to modernize our municipal processes – from Building Safety’s new online portal, the Parks and Recreation registration website, and this new software that streamlines applications and the review process for the Planning Board, HLPC, and now the Tree Commission. I want to thank MuniCollab for their partnership with the City of Kingston to create a platform that aligns seamlessly with Kingston’s updated zoning code as well.”

    The online platform, which was created for the City of Kingston by the Kingston-based tech company MuniCollab, streamlines the process for submitting applications for street tree planting, planting or adopting a tree, applying to the Tree Commission for tree maintenance or removal, and applying for funding assistance to help with costs incurred for pruning or tree removals. 

    “We are thrilled that the City of Kingston is expanding its use of the MuniCollab platform to include the Tree Commission, joining the Planning Board and Historic Landmark Preservation Board,” says Lou Klepner, CEO of MuniCollab. “This integration will significantly streamline the application process for tree work and grants, making it easier for residents and city staff to manage essential urban forestry initiatives.”

    The new Tree Commission platform can be found at https://cityofkingstonny.municollab.com/tree-commission.

    For more about MuniCollab, please visit https://municollab.com/

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