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.

     

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    City Hall Address:
    420 Broadway
    Kingston, New York
    12401

    Phone:
    (845) 331-0080
    Email:
    [email protected]

    Kingston News

    6/5/2026 - Music in the Parks Returns with Four Outdoor Concerts

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 5, 2026

     

    Music in the Parks Returns with

    Four Outdoor Concerts

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Departments of Arts and Cultural Affairs and Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that Music in the Parks, the City of Kingston’s popular outdoor music series, is returning with four concerts this summer.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are thrilled for the return of Music in the Parks, which brings outdoor summer concerts to our beautiful Kingston parks. We encourage all to join us for family-friendly entertainment while enjoying the outdoors. We want to thank the Radio Kingston Community Tech Team for their support in continuing to help us bring a diverse variety of events to the community for free.”

    This year’s Music in the Parks is themed, The Music That Influenced American and World Society, featuring established and emerging performing artists from the Kingston area.

     

    Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    6:00-7:30pm

    Alessandra Latin Ensemble

    Hasbrouck Park

     

    Wednesday, July 29, 2026

    6:00-7:30pm

    The Professors Jazz Ensemble

    Kingston Point Beach

     

    Wednesday, August 19, 2026

    6:00-7:30pm

    Soul City Band featuring Madelyn Phelan

    Kingston Point Beach

     

    Saturday, September 19, 2026

    2:00-3:30pm

    M’Bollo featuring Amadou Diallo

    with a live performance by artist Nancy Ostrovsky

    Rain date: Sunday, September 20

    an Art Walk Kingston event

    TR Gallo Park

     

    All events are free and family friendly. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics, and bug spray. In the case of inclement weather, rain dates will be announced.

    Kitt Potter, Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs said, “American music has profoundly shaped global society. By merging West African rhythmic traditions with European harmonies and folk instruments, the United States created universally influential genres like jazz, blues, rock and roll. These genres defined eras, fueled countercultures, and served as powerful vehicles for social change across the world. I look forward to welcoming everyone to these great performances this summer!"

    Music in the Parks is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Special thanks to the Radio Kingston Tech Team.

    For further information about this series please visit https://www.kingston-ny.gov/musicintheparks 

    The series is part of the City’s 250 Years of America’s Voices, Stories and Histories programming commemorating our country’s semi-quincentennial. For information about other 250 Years of America’s Voices programming, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/250yearsofamericasvoices 

     

     
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