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

    2/11/2026 - Mayor Noble Announces Historic Preservation Award Program

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    February 11, 2026

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Historic Preservation Award Program

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the Historic Landmark Preservation Commission (HLPC) has established an Historic Preservation Award Program to identify, recognize, support, and promote the excellence of historic preservationists in the City of Kingston.

    Mayor Noble said, “As part of our ongoing Kingston 250 celebration, which coincides with the 60th anniversary of the creation of Kingston’s Historic Landmark Preservation Commission, together we are launching this preservation award for outstanding work in our community. I look forward to acknowledging the work that often goes unrecognized for the benefit preservation provides the community as a whole.”

    Both the public and members of the HLPC may submit nominations, which must include written statements with visuals attached. Only projects, services, advocacy, and education completed within the previous two years will be considered, as this award will become annual.

    Historic Landmark Preservation Commission Chair Mark Grunblatt said, “As Chair of the Kingston’s HLPC, I am delighted to announce our new Historic Preservation Award program to honor projects and individuals committed to preserving our City’s rich historic and cultural resources.”

    Eligible recipients include building, building features, sites, property owners, architects, designers, craftspersons, archaeologists, historic preservation advocates and educators. The full award guidelines can be found at: https://kingston-ny.gov/content/8399/8491/8499/default.aspx

    The deadline for submitting a 2026 nomination is March 10, 2026

    Awards will be announced in May, Historic Preservation Month, with a maximum of three awards per year.

    For any questions, please call or email the Historic Preservation Administrator at 845-334-3931 or [email protected]

    If you would like to submit a nomination for the Historic Preservation Award, please email nomination and materials to [email protected].

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