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 First Round of 2026 Paving

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 9, 2026

     

    Mayor Noble Announces First Round of 2026 Paving

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Superintendent of Public Works are pleased to announce the first round of paving in 2026 will be the following streets:

    Charlotte Street from Roosevelt Ave. to North Manor Ave.

    Harrison Street from Charlotte St. to Jefferson Ave.

    Amsterdam Avenue from Lipton St. to Kiersted Ave.

    Lipton Street from Amsterdam Ave. to Kiersted Ave.

    Westrum Street from Albany Ave. to Clarendon Ave.

     

    Milling is expected to begin on Monday, April 27 and paving is expected to be completed by Friday, May 1, weather depending.

    During this time, there may be detours and changes in traffic patterns.  During milling and paving operations, all vehicles must remain off the street. Never move or go around barricades.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are looking forward another robust paving season, starting with five streets in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood. I want to thank our Department of Public Works for kicking off the paving season with several paving areas and for all their hard work. We look forward to announcing more paving each month through October, if weather allows.”

    The next round of paving will be announced in the coming weeks. Paving season is expected to continue through October 2026.

    Central Hudson gas line replacement work is expected to tentatively begin the week of April 27 on Albany Ave at the S. Manor intersection. Central Hudson will be installing a new gas main on Albany Ave between S. Manor and the Midtown Linear Park overpass.

    NYSDOT will be working on sidewalks along Albany Avenue from St James Court to Flatbush Ave. Demolition of the old sidewalks will require daily lane closures along Albany Ave. Access for residents will be maintained during construction, however, the sidewalks will be closed as work progresses.

    In addition, NYSDOT will continue working in the median of 9W, replacing the existing asphalt with topsoil to prepare areas for new grass planting. The week of April 13, DOT contractors will mill and pave along the right shoulder of both northbound and southbound sides of 9W. During this time, single lane closures along 9W will be in place from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

    Weekly roadwork updates can be found here. For more information on paving projects, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/paving.

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