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

    12/23/2025 - City of Kingston to Co-Host Two New Year’s Eve Events

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    December 23, 2025

     

    City of Kingston to Co-Host Two New Year’s Eve Events

    Kids Daytime Event at Midtown Center and

    Evening Concert ‘A Quilt of Courage’ at Old Dutch Church

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce two special New Year’s Eve events co-sponsored by the City of Kingston on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

    On New Year’s Eve, LOUD (Latin Outreach, Unity and Development) and the Parks & Recreation Department will host a kid’s event from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center. The free event includes a kid’s cooking class from 11:15-11:45am, a New Years countdown at 11:55am, and a dance party from 12:00-1:00pm.

    Kid’s NYE Event
    December 31, 2025
    11:00am
    Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center
    467 Broadway, Kingston, NY

    More information at https://www.thriveon.network/loudhome.


    That evening, in collaboration with Ars Choralis and the Old Dutch Church, the City of Kingston will co-host the fourth annual New Year’s Eve concert event at Old Dutch Church.

    A Quilt of Courage concert
    December 31, 2025
    6:00pm
    Old Dutch Church
    272 Wall Street, Kingston, NY


    At the event, financial donations are being accepted to benefit People’s Place in Kingston.

    The event is free, open to the public, and appropriate for all ages. More information can be found at https://arschoralis.org/new-years-eve-2025/.
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