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

    6/13/2013 - Live Well Kingston Kick-Off Event
    Mayor Shayne Gallo and the Healthy Kingston for Kids partnership coordinated by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County invite you to the Live Well Kingston Kick-Off,  at 5:30 pm in the Common Council Chambers of Kingston’s City Hall.  Organizations, businesses, and individuals will gather to celebrate the beginning of the Live Well Kingston coalition. The Kick-Off will begin with a Mayor’s Proclamation followed by a presentation on Live Well Kingston by the Healthy Kingston for Kids Project Director, Kristen Wilson.  A representative of County Executive Mike Hein’s office will be there.  A networking reception with light refreshments and live music coordinated by Peter Einhorn will follow the presentation.  To view the invitation and RSVP for the event, please visit: www.healthykingston.org or contact Kristen Wilson via email at [email protected] or  via phone at 845-340-3990.
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