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

    4/28/2026 - City of Kingston Accepting Applications for Master Plumbing License Exam & Oil Heating License Exam

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    April 28, 2026

     

     

    City of Kingston Accepting Applications for Master Plumbing License Exam & Oil Heating License Exam

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the Board of Plumbing Examiners is accepting applications for the upcoming Master Plumbing License Exam and the Oil Heating License Exam. 

    The Master Plumbing License exam will be held on July 1, 2026, at 5:00pm The Master Plumbing License is offered at least once each year and provides an opportunity for journeyman and apprentice level plumbing tradesmen to prove they have obtained the experience necessary to hold a Master Plumbing License. The exam is composed of two parts: a written exam with multiple choice and essay style questions and a practical component where candidates demonstrate competence by fabricating several plumbing assemblies. Applicant interviews are scheduled for June 3, 2026, and a pre-test seminar to review exam content will be held June 17, 2026.

    Applications for the Master Plumbing License exam can be picked up at Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement Office located at 5 Garraghan Drive, Kingston, NY 12401 or online here. Applications must be submitted to the Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement Office by 12:00 noon on Friday, May 22, 2026. 

    The Master Plumbing License exam application must be submitted with a non-refundable fee of $100. Applicants who successfully pass the exam with a minimum score of 75 will pay an annual license fee of $300. 

    The Board of Plumbing Examiners is also accepting applications for the upcoming Oil Heating License Exam, which will be held on July 29, 2026, at 5:00pm. Applicant interviews are scheduled for June 3, 2026. The exam is composed of two parts: a written exam with multiple choice and essay style questions and a practical component where candidates demonstrate competence by fabricating several assemblies.

    Applications for the Oil Heating License exam can be picked up at Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement Office located at 5 Garraghan Drive or online here, and must be submitted to the Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement Office by 12:00 noon on Friday, May 22, 2026. 

    The Oil Heating License exam application must be submitted with a non-refundable fee of $100. Applicants who successfully pass the exam with a minimum score of 75 will pay an additional annual license fee of $125. 

    For exam questions or additional information, please call the Building Safety and Zoning Enforcement Office at 845-331-1217.

    More exam schedule information at https://kingston-ny.gov/content/8399/8491/8507/default.aspx.

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