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

    6/16/2026 - City of Kingston Selects Stantec as Consultant for Citywide Parking Study

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 16, 2026

     

    City of Kingston Selects Stantec as Consultant for

    Citywide Parking Study

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the City of Kingston has selected Stantec as the consultant for the Citywide Parking Study.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are excited to announce Stantec as our consultant for the Citywide Parking Study. Stantec has great expertise in this area, and we look forward to working with their team to evaluate our existing parking conditions, identify areas where our capacity can be better utilized, and create strategies to better manage on and off-street parking across the city. We know parking is a pressing issue and our community is eager to weigh in. I encourage everyone to follow the project on our Engage Kingston website, where you’ll get updates for engagement opportunities throughout the next several months.”

    Stantec is a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting with decades of experience in delivering parking studies. The firm will lead the study through its Boston and Albany offices, partnering with Highland Planning of Albany for public outreach and M&P Engineering and Land Surveying for local analytical expertise.

    The Citywide Parking Study will:

    • Inventory and assess publicly available parking
    •  Identify needs and opportunities in relation to recognized standards of similar communities
    • Develop recommended strategies and programs to address parking needs, including but not limited to: parking management; connectivity; physical parking changes; regulatory and zoning changes; signage, education, and marketing materials; public-private partnerships
    • Provide necessary implementation strategies related to proposed parking system changes

    “Parking plays an important role in supporting economic vitality, accessibility, and quality of life in communities,” said Liza Cohen, principal and project manager at Stantec. “We’re excited to partner with the City of Kingston, Highland Planning, and M&P Engineering and Land Surveying to develop a comprehensive understanding of how parking is used today and identify practical, community-informed strategies to support the city’s future needs. We look forward to engaging residents, businesses, and stakeholders throughout the process.”

    The Citywide Parking Study will begin in July by evaluating existing conditions. In the early fall, Stantec will be in the field collecting parking occupancy data and expects to hold the first public meeting in October 2026. Final recommendations are expected in late spring 2027. Robust community engagement will be utilized throughout the study, including a Project Advisory Committee, public surveys, and public meetings.

    In August 2023, Mayor Noble and Council President Shaut formed a Parking Task Force to gather community input regarding parking issues in the City of Kingston and to create a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the study. In February 2025, the City of Kingston was awarded $100,000 from the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council’s Strategic Planning and Feasibility Studies Program for the citywide parking study.

    More information can be found at https://engagekingston.com/citywide-parking-study.

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