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

    2/5/2026 - Mayor Noble Announces a Proposed Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption Law

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    February 5, 2026

     

     

    Mayor Noble Announces a Proposed Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption Law

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that he has proposed a Veteran’s Exemption Law to the Common Council, which would give disabled veterans in the City of Kingston exemption from property taxes.

    Mayor Noble said, “I am recommending that the Common Council pass a resolution to adopt the Veteran’s Exemption Local Option. This new local option allows for a 100% exemption from local taxes for disabled veterans who meet certain criteria. I believe that offering this exemption for the men and women who served this Country, and who were disabled doing so, should not be further burdened by property taxes in our City.”

    New York State recently passed legislation that would allow municipalities to adopt a local law or resolution for any seriously disabled veteran who was honorably discharged or released and is rated 100% disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, shall be fully exempt from property taxation, special district charges, assessments and special ad valorem levies.

    Kingston Veterans Association Chairman Bill Forte said, “This would be a great benefit for qualifying city veterans. Disability Compensation is meant to be compensation for a loss in quality of life due to military service and I support measures that acknowledge veterans’ sacrifices to our Country. I encourage the Common Council to pursue this and other exemptions to support our local veterans.”

    The NY State law can be found here.

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