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

    4/23/2026 - 2nd Annual Free Paint Recycling Event May 16, 2026

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    April 23, 2026

     

     

     

    City of Kingston and Climate Smart Kingston Commission Partner with GreenSheen Paint for 2nd Annual Free Paint Recycling Event May 16, 2026

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the City of Kingston and the Climate Smart Kingston Commission will host a Free Paint Recycling Event on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

    Mayor Noble said, “Building on the massive success of last year’s inaugural event, we are pleased to host another free paint recycling event. This is a rare opportunity to properly dispose of latex and oil-based paint. I encourage anyone interested to register early, as time slots are expected to fill quickly given last year’s high demand.”

    The Free Paint Recycling Event will be held at Kingston Plaza from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Acceptable materials include house paint, stains, deck coatings, primers, and sealers. No aerosols or solvents will be accepted.

    At the 2025 event, 480 residents participated, successfully diverting over 60,000 pounds of paint from local landfills. By partnering with GreenSheen Paint, the city is ensuring that these materials are not simply disposed of, but are processed into new, eco-friendly paint products at GreenSheen’s New York manufacturing facility in Rotterdam.

    “Kingston continues to lead the way in New York’s circular economy,” said Kirby Boynton, Events Director for GreenSheen Paint. “After seeing the incredible commitment from this community last year, we are excited to return. Our goal for 2026 is even more ambitious—we want to serve over 500 households and ensure that every usable gallon of paint in Kingston is given a second life rather than ending up in a landfill.”

     

    Free Latex & Oil-Based Paint Recycling

    Saturday, May 16, 2026

    9:00am – 1:00pm

    Kingston Plaza, Kingston, NY

    Registration: https://circular.eco/event/kingston26

     

    GreenSheen Paint is a leader in sustainable paint technologies. By refining and processing collected paint into high-quality, eco-friendly coatings, GreenSheen provides a sustainable solution that benefits consumers, contractors, and the environment.
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