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

    6/26/2025 - Summer Concert Series ‘Music in the Parks’ Returns

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 26, 2025

     

    Summer Concert Series

    ‘Music in the Parks’ Returns

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Departments of Arts and Cultural Affairs and Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that Music in the Parks, the City of Kingston’s outdoor music series, is returning with three concerts this summer.

    Free and open to the public, the Music in the Parks events will feature established and emerging musical performers from the local area.

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025

    6:00-7:30pm

    Dorraine Scofield Duo (country rock/Americana)

    TR Gallo Park

     

    Saturday, August 9, 2025

    6:00-7:30pm

    Soul Purpose Band (soul/blues/swing)

    Kingston Point Beach

     

    Saturday, September 20, 2025

    3:00-4:30pm

    Pablo Shine Latin Jazz Ensemble

    TR Gallo Park

    (Rain Date: September 21)

     

    “We are excited to bring back our concert series this summer and to expand our family-friendly entertainment offerings in our beloved Kingston parks,” said Mayor Noble. “We want to thank the Radio Kingston Community Tech Team for their support in helping us bring a variety of exciting events to the community for free, year after year.”

    Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics, and bug spray. In the case of inclement weather, rain dates will be announced.

    More information is available at www.kingston-ny.gov/musicintheparks. 

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