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

    10/30/2018 - Upcoming Paving- 10/29-11/9

    Milling & Paving                    October 29 to November 9

                           

    Affected Streets:                            South Pine Street from Greenkill Avenue to Dead End

                                                    Winchell Avenue

                                                    Jansen Avenue from East O’Reilly Street to Prince Street

                                                    Smith Avenue from Garden Street to Prince Street

                                                   

    Dear Residents:

    Please be advised that the above streets have been scheduled for milling and paving on or about the date(s) listed.  Some variables such as weather or unforeseen emergencies may affect the starting or ending date.

    During the milling and paving operation we ask that you make arrangements to keep all vehicles off the street and minimize trips as much as possible.  Once the paving process begins, access will be denied until the blacktop cools enough for normal vehicular traffic, approximately three to five hours. The milling process will make the roadway uneven causing the area to be subject to tripping hazards and rough terrain.  The road is closed for the safety of the residents and pedestrians.  Do NOT move or go around barricades.

    When blacktop is initially laid, the material is extremely hot.  Please do not walk on or touch the newly laid material.  Severe burns may occur to humans and animals.  Vehicles or bicycles driven on freshly laid material will leave permanent indentations in the roadway and may damage tires.

    We apologize for any inconvenience during this process and appreciate your cooperation and patience as we improve the roadway.  Any questions please call 338-2114 during regular business hours.

    Department of Public Works