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 - Kingston Parks & Recreation to Host Black History Week Events

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    February 11, 2026

     

    Kingston Parks & Recreation to Host Black History Week Events

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Parks & Recreation Department are pleased to announce that a series of events for Black History Week will be held at the Albert Brown Community Center next week.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are proud to host these special events at the newly renamed Albert Brown Community Center, a fitting location to honor those who have left a legacy of greatness in Kingston. I want to thank the Parks & Recreation Department for hosting these events that bring together the next generation to celebrate the achievements of Black Kingstonians.”

    Kingston Parks and Recreation will host three events throughout the week, starting with Movie Night featuring Akeelah and the Bee on Tuesday, February 17 at 5:30pm.

    On Wednesday, February 18, a panel event, Remember the Times, will be hosted by Carl Brown at the Albert Brown Community Center from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Remember the Times is a celebration of legacy, history, and the individuals who helped shape Kingston through service, leadership, and opportunity. This evening honors Albert Brown, Hobie Armstrong, and Billy Costello—three men whose impact on the community continues.

    On Friday, February 20, Carnival Night will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm, and will include carnival games, a raffle, fried dough and snow cones, and more.  

    Black History Week events are free and open to the public of all ages. All events will be held at the Albert Brown Community Center.

    Any updates will be posted at https://www.facebook.com/kingstonparksrec.

     
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