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

    4/9/2026 - Mayor Noble Announces Wayfinding Project Implementation

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 9, 2026

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Wayfinding Project Implementation

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that contractors for the City of Kingston’s Wayfinding Signage Project have begun mobilization this week.

    Mayor Noble said, “The new Wayfinding Signage system will help people find their way through our City, to our sights and landmarks, and encourage visitors to discover our unique destinations. The gateway signs will welcome travelers from outside the City limits into Kingston, and into the three distinct business districts, while the directional signs will point to community assets and parking throughout the City.”

    The Wayfinding Signage Project consists of 18 gateway signs, which will be placed at the entry points to the City of Kingston and into Uptown, Midtown and the Waterfront, including a large Kingston sign in the roundabout at I-587 and Albany Avenue. In addition, 22 directional signs will list points of interest throughout the neighborhoods.

    Project construction will begin with excavation for the signposts in 40 locations across the City. Very little of the construction work will cause temporary disruption to traffic, except for the gateway sign at the Albany Avenue/Broadway/I-587 Roundabout, and the Waterfront gateway sign at Broadway and Garraghan Drive. Timing for these installations will be announced closer to installation, and flaggers will be in place.

    Forge Signworks, LLC was contracted for sign fabrication and installation.

    The Ulster County Transportation Council contracted with MERJE, a nationally recognized design firm with specific expertise in Community Wayfinding, to design the system.  Funding for fabrication and installation came from the City of Kingston’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

    More information at www.engagekingston.com/kingston-wayfinding

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