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

    2/6/2018 - Snow Emergency declared beginning on Wednesday, February 7th at 9:00am

    SNOW EMERGENCY UPDATE AS OF 2/7/18 at 4:15pm:

    The snow emergency and parking restrictions declared in the City of Kingston will remain in effect until Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 3:00pm. Until that time, vehicles must be parked off of the street or on the correct side of the street only. For the remainder of today and overnight, vehicles parked on the street may only be parked on the odd side, which means the side of the street where there are odd house numbers. On Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:00am, vehicles must be moved to the even side of the street where there are even house numbers. Vehicles not in compliance with these parking restrictions may be ticketed and towed. 

    At 3:00pm on Thursday, the snow emergency and parking restrictions will be lifted and vehicles can be parked on either side of the street. Municipal lots may be temporarily closed in order to be cleared. Signage will be posted 24 hours in advance if a municipal lot is scheduled to be closed.

    Refuse and recycling will be picked up as scheduled. 

    View the snow emergency update newsletter here.

     

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    Initial Snow Emergency Announcement on 2/6/18:

    In preparation for the potential of significant snow accumulation in our region, the City of Kingston has declared a Snow Emergency beginning on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, starting at 9:00am. Parking restrictions will go into effect at 11:00am. Beginning at 11:00am, vehicles may only be parked on the odd side of the street, which means the side of the street where there are odd house numbers.

    On Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:00am, vehicles must be moved to the even side of the street, which means the side of the street where there are even house numbers. Vehicles not in compliance with these parking restrictions may be ticketed and towed.

    Snow Emergency Routes will be maintained as priorities for plowing throughout the storm. Refuse and recycling are expected to be picked up as scheduled as long as conditions allow.

    Citibus services will be suspended as of 11:30am.

    For additional information, visit www.kingston-ny.gov.

    Learn more about snow emergencies, including Frequently Asked Questions, by clicking here.

    Click here for an informational newsletter about this snow emergency.

     

     

     

     
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