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

    11/19/2024 - Kingston Parks & Recreation to Host Family Holiday Movie Event 12/13

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    November 19, 2024

     

    Kingston Parks & Recreation to Host Family Holiday Movie Event

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the Kingston Parks and Recreation Department will host a special holiday movie event on Friday, December 13, 2024, featuring It’s a Wonderful Life and The Polar Express.

    The holiday family movie double feature will be held at the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center on December 13, with It’s a Wonderful Life starting at 2:00pm and The Polar Express starting at 6:00pm.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are happy to invite families into the newly renovated Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center for this holiday movie double feature. I encourage everyone to come out and enjoy this free community event.” 

    Lynsey Timbrouck, Director of Parks & Recreation said, “Our department is so excited to spread a little holiday cheer with this special event! Come eat, drink, and be merry with Parks and Recreation.”

    Complimentary donuts and hot cocoa will be provided. Please bring chairs and/or blankets.

    The event is free and open to the public, with adult supervision required for anyone under 18 years old.
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