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]

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Agendas, Minutes, Packets, Meeting Dates & Recordings

This is the central depository of Kingston's agendas, minutes, legal notices and meeting dates from a number of boards, commissions, and committees within the city. In addition, various boards (not all) post their meeting packets. Use the drop-down menu box below to choose the group you are interested in, then make the appropriate selections to find the agenda, minutes or packet you need.

Events for 10/12/2023

Start Time	6:00 PM
End Time	8:00 PM
Title
Zoning Board of Appeals
Location
City Hall
Extra Details
Agenda The Kingston City Zoning Board of Appeals announces a Public Hearing on Thursday October 12, 2023, at 6 PM at City Hall, conference room #1 the public can attend in person. 1. Call to Order Approval of minutes from the August 10, 2023, ZBA meeting 2. NEW BUSINESS: Owner: Brenda Reina Seller / Josephine Reina 54 West Chester Street Kingston, NY 12401 Zone T-3N Ward: 9 SBL: 56.34-8-43 A request is being made for a change of use variance from Chapter 405.21(D2) to allow a (STR-F) Short Term Rental Full, in a zone where they are not permitted. 3. OLD BUSINESS: B) Owner: Yaya LLC (Stefan Safer) 80 Smith Ave Kingston NY 12401 Zone: C-3 Ward: 5 SBL: 48.82-1 - 9 Request is made for an area from Chapter 405-14 I (1A) of Kingston's Zoning Ordinance. The owner is seeking to get a variance for a Fence (Gates) to protect our Corner Property for a height of 6 ft instead of the allowable 4 ft.at the street lines. 4. Adjournment