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 - Mayor Noble Announces July Paving

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 26, 2025

     

    Mayor Noble Announces July Paving

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Department of Public Works are pleased to announce that the next round of paving, which will take place the third week of July, will include the following streets:

    Pine Street from Maiden Lane to Greenkill Avenue

    Greenkill Avenue from Wall Street to Marius Street

    Marius Street from Washington Avenue to Glen Street

    Glen Street and Glen St Extension

    Preparation in these areas has already begun, including cleaning storm drains, resetting manhole covers, and trimming tree and vegetation up to 14 feet. Milling is expected to begin on Monday, July 21, with paving expected to be completed by Friday, July 25, 2025, weather depending. Road closures during paving work are expected, with detours and changes in traffic patterns.                       

    During the milling and paving operation, all vehicles must remain off the street. Once the paving process begins, access/egress will be denied until the blacktop cools enough for normal vehicular traffic, approximately three to five hours. Never move or go around barricades.

    Paving on O’Neil from Broadway to Foxhall Avenue is expected to be completed by end of the day on Friday, June 27, 2025.

    The next round of paving will be announced in the coming weeks. Paving season is expected to continue through October 2025. For more information on paving projects, please visit https://kingston-ny.gov/paving.

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