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.

     

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    City Hall Address:
    420 Broadway
    Kingston, New York
    12401

    Phone:
    (845) 331-0080
    Email:
    [email protected]

    Kingston News

    1/15/2026 - Kingston Parks & Recreation Department to Relaunch Youth Boxing Program

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    January 15, 2026

     

    Kingston Parks & Recreation Department to Relaunch Youth Boxing Program

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting proposals for a co-ed Youth Boxing Program, which would likely launch in the spring.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are thrilled to relaunch Kingston’s legendary boxing program after a hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic. We are looking for strong proposals from local trainers and coaches for a new Youth Boxing Program that will serve the community.”

    The Parks & Recreation Department is accepting proposals from qualified coaches, trainers, and organizations for an official proposal for a Youth Boxing Program for girls and boys ages 13-18. Proposals must include program goals, a weekly training outline, equipment news, and an insurance/safety plan.

    Director of Parks & Recreation Lynsey Timbrouck said, “Parks and Recreation is thrilled to reintroduce this youth program! The community has been eager for its return, so we are really looking forward to reviewing the proposals and getting started.”

    The program will be held at the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center. The deadline for proposals is February 15, 2026. Proposals should be sent to Andre Dassie at [email protected].

    The most recent version of the boxing program was formed in 2006 and ran until Covid in 2020. The program was designed to give local youth an opportunity to learn to box and to compete in the amateur boxing category with USA Boxing. 

    Over the years, the boxing program hosted USA Boxing events, including elite teams from Northern Ireland, Canada, and Native American tribes. The 2011 International event was a recognition of the Kingston program’s head coach Billy Costello, who was the Golden Gloves Champion and won the Chicago vs. NY Golden Gloves in 1978, and was chosen to represent the USA on the national team before becoming a professional. As a professional, Costello won the World Boxing Council’s Super Lightweight Championship and finished his boxing career at 40-2. The Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center gymnasium is named after him and a statue of him resides in front of the building. The Kingston’s Police Athletic League was one of many supporters of this program.

    Contact Andre Dassie with questions at [email protected] or 845-481-7331.



     
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