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

    2/14/2025 - Mayor Noble and Kingston Police Department Announce New Traffic Safety Unit

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    February 14, 2025

     

    Mayor Noble and Kingston Police Department Announce New Traffic Safety Unit

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the Kingston Police Department has created a new Traffic Safety Unit. The unit currently includes two officers who are assigned to specifically address traffic concerns in the City of Kingston and are the primary responders to traffic crashes.

    “We have heard the concerns of the community loud and clear regarding traffic safety in Kingston. You all have asked for more traffic enforcement on our City streets to make the community a safer place to walk, bike and drive,” said Mayor Noble. “The goal of this new Traffic Safety Unit is to increase enforcement to make sure all of Kingston’s road users are following New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. Just in the first few weeks, we have seen great success in slowing folks down, enforcing traffic laws, and even confiscating illegal drugs during these stops. I want to thank Chief Tinti and the Police Department for their commitment to the safety of our City and getting this unit up and running with the best possible training.”

    The officers have, or will attend, training in the areas of commercial vehicle enforcement, crash management and reconstruction, child passenger safety, Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), and bicycle safety.

    The Traffic Safety Unit’s primary focus is the enforcement of vehicle and traffic laws, and will be responsible for:

    • Identifying and addressing traffic hazards
    • Conducting vehicle and driver safety checkpoints
    • Overseeing school crossing guards
    • Implementing educational programs that include new driver awareness
    • Promoting safe driving behaviors by focusing on areas with high collision rates
    • Implementing seatbelt safety programs which include child seat installations
    • Leading community education programs focused on traffic safety

    Since January 1, 2025, the Traffic Safety Unit has conducted 342 stops, issued 325 summonses and 111 warnings, made 13 arrests, and assisted in five crashes.

    Police Chief Egidio Tinti said, “The Kingston Traffic Safety Unit remains committed to ensuring the safety of all road users. Our officers will be out in full force, focusing on enforcement, education, and awareness to reduce speeding, impaired driving, and other dangerous behaviors. We urge all drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to follow traffic laws and stay vigilant. Together, we can make Kingston’s streets safer for everyone.”

    Kingston Police Lieutenant Richard Negron said, “The implementation of the Kingston Police Department Traffic Safety Unit aims to enhance road safety, reduce accidents, and improve traffic enforcement through targeted patrols, community engagement, and the use of advanced technology to identify and address unsafe driving behaviors. This initiative underscores the commitment to creating safer streets for all motorists and pedestrians.”

    In addition to the city-wide 25 mph speed limit instituted in 2024, the City of Kingston has adopted a Safe

    System Approach. Major road safety improvement projects include the Franklin Street Complete Streets, Broadway Streetscape, Broadway/Prince intersection, Henry Street Safe Routes to School, and the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, among others. More of the City’s safety projects, please visit https://engagekingston.com/.

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