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

    4/9/2025 - HLPC Review Process Added to New Online Platform

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 9, 2025

     

    HLPC Review Process Added to New Online Platform

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission application and review process has been moved to the new online platform, which the City of Kingston launched last month.

    The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will begin using the new portal to accept applications this week. The online platform, which was launched with the Planning Board review process last month, streamlines the digital application process; creates easy collaboration between applicants, City officials, and the public; improves accessibility to application materials and review documents to create greater transparency.

    “The launch of the new planning platform, which was created by local tech company, MuniCollab, has been embraced by applicants, the Planning Board, Planning office staff, and the public as being much more accessible, efficient, and transparent,” said Mayor Noble. “We are moving forward with streamlining operations for the Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission and look forward to easing use for future applicants.”

    The new system, which was created for the City of Kingston by MuniCollab, digitizes the entire review, from initial application submission through final decision-making, while providing transparency and record-keeping throughout the process. The platform was created to align with Kingston’s updated zoning code.

    Andrea B. Puetz, HLPC Architect Representative said, “The new online HLPC application is a major step forward in streamlining the approval process for applicants, commissioners, and staff alike. It is an easy to understand, linear, and simple platform that aids applicants by auto-populating basic information and focuses them on only the sections that apply to their project, essentially tailoring each application for whatever work may be required. It allows the applicant, commissioners, and staff to all review submitted materials easily and in one place.”

    The new preservation platform can be found at https://cityofkingstonny.municollab.com/hlpc/about.

    The new software builds on the City’s success in modernizing its development process, including the recent implementation of form-based zoning code and other initiatives that have helped the City achieve over 90% of the goals set forth in the Kingston 2025 Comprehensive Plan.

    For more about Kingston-based MuniCollab, please visit: https://municollab.com/

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