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]

    Franklin Complete Streets Project

      

    Existing Sidewalk Conditions with Walking School Bus Group

     
    Project Host City of Kingston - PROJECT IS COMPLETE
    Project Goals This design and construction project is now complete. The Franklin St. Complete Streets Project will took place along the entire length of Franklin St., a 0.5 mile stretch of road connecting two of Kingston’s most travelled streets, Wall St. and Broadway. The City first produced preliminary and final designs, and then implemented construction of new sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and crosswalks along the entire length of Franklin.  
    Funder(s) & Amounts NYSDEC Climate Smart Communities Program- $750,000

    City of Kingston Local Match TBD - $750,000
    Project Manager's Contact Information

    John Schultheis
    City Engineer

    Project Status
    (Updated September 2024)

    This project was completed in 2022. 
    Project Links https://engagekingston.com/franklin-street-complete-streets