Welcome to Kingston
Kingston, N.Y. is a vibrant city that dates back to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652. Kingston features rich history and architecture, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is located in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open during normal business hours from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, with the exception of July and August when hours are 9:00AM - 4:00 PM. A City directory of offices can be found under Kingston links on the right side of the site. Come and tour our historic City, with restaurants that are the finest in the region, and local shopping promises unique finds.
On this website, you will find information about Kingston's history, its government services, tourism, events, and more (click on the links to the left). The City of Kingston recently launched a tech-friendly initiative to attract technopreneurs to the area. See the links below for more information on this exciting project.
Adopted 2010 Budget
New Refuse/Recyclables Policies
For information about MUNICIPAL MEETINGS
Kingston TECH FRIENDLY Links:
KingstonDigitalCorridor.org
KingstonDigitalCorridor Real Estate News
This We ek's News
SCHOOLS ARE OPEN, PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY
FREE MULCH!
The City of Kingston Department of Public Works is offering free mulch to the residents of the City of Kingston.
WHERE: City of Kingston Transfer Station, Route 32 (behind Ulster County Correctional Facility)
CONTACT: 845-331 5787 for hours of operation and further information.
We Need Your Help!
The Kingston Parks and Recreation Department, part of the Healthy Kingston for Kids Project is looking for a few moments of your time to fill out our online Parks and Recreation survey. This short survey will allow the Department to develop a better understanding of how many people use the park and recreation facilities and for what purposes. Please take a few moments to fill out the form and you could win a Kingston Parks and Recreation Department Gift Certificate good for use in 2011! Visit www.kingston-ny.gov and Click on Parks and Recreation Or go directly to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/kingstonparksurvey
Kingston Streets Make History
More than a half century of research by City Historian Edwin M. Ford has yielded a new book, "Street Whys: Anecdotes and Lore of Kingston, N.Y.". A book signing will take place on July 31st and Sunday, August 1, 1-4 PM, at Friends of Historic Kingston Museum. The book tells how approximately 365 Kingston streets got their names and, in the process, provides a composite portrait of the City's development over the past 350 years. Books are for sale at Friends of Historic Kingston Museum, as well as the Kingston Heritage Area Visitor's Center and the Kingstson City Clerk's Office at City Hall for $21.55 (includes tax).
Kingston Apartments Partner With Senior Whole Health To Provide Local Seniors Fresh Produce
TIn an effort to connect its residents and other nearby seniors with nutrious summer produce, Yosman Tower Apartments and Seven Greens Apartments have partnered with Senior Whole Health Plus (SWH) of New York HMO to provide a weekly Farmer's Market. The markets will be held weekly through September and will feature an array of in-season organic fruits and vegetables. Kingston Natural Foods, a food buying club specializing in natural foods and products, will supply the produce. Yosman Tower will host its market on Mondays from 11 AM - 12:30 PM, at 295 Broadway. Seven Greens is slated for Mondays from 1-3PM at 120 Lawrenceville Street. For More information, contact SWH at 845-563-9980, or visit Kingston Natural Foods at www.kingstonnaturalfoods.com.elderly
Local
As the Summer season unfolds, there are sure to be many who have ventured outside. The City Welcomes our residents, business owners and visitors to submit photos for consideration of posting to this site. Please email to scahill@kingston-ny.gov or kmcintosh@kingston-ny.gov All submissions must provide general description of photo, date and time, location and photo credit information (Name, address and phone), along with a statement authorizing the City to post on the public site. We are engaging the public to be a part of the municipal website and hope that this initiative will inspire you to get out, see what the community has to offer and provide us your views. Submission is not an automatic acceptance for posting. Enjoy!
Photo Copyright Pete and Kelly Perry: www.peake-photo.com
Contact scahill@kingston-ny.gov or kmcintosh@kingston-ny.gov to submit information or request assistance.
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