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

    4/10/2026 - City of Kingston Accepting Applications for Gas Appliance Contractor License Exam

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    April 10, 2026

     

     

    City of Kingston Accepting Applications for Gas Appliance Contractor License Exam

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the City of Kingston’s Board of Plumbing Examiners will be accepting applications for the City’s Gas Appliance Contractor license from April 13, 2026 through April 30, 2026.

    Applications can be found here, or can be picked up in person at the City of Kingston Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement Department office located at 5 Garraghan Drive.

    The exam will be online and may be taken at any time from May 1, 2026, to May 22, 2026. The online exam will test knowledge of the installation of gas appliances and gas piping within City structures. 

    Applicants must provide proof of at least four years of experience installing gas appliances. A non-refundable exam fee of $100.00 must accompany the application.

    Applicants who successfully pass the written exam will be required to pay an annual license fee of $125.00. For further information please call the Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement Department at 845-331-1217.

    The Gas Appliance Contractor license application can be found here.

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