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

    3/2/2026 - Mayor Noble Announces 2026 Listening Tour

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    March 2, 2026

     

    Mayor Noble Announces 2026 Listening Tour

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that he, along with Council members from each ward, will host monthly ward meetings to meet with residents and hear their concerns.

    Starting with Ward 1, Mayor Noble will host a monthly listening session, partnering with the Alderperson in a location either in the ward or nearby. The Ward 1 meeting will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 5:30pm at The Pointe of Praise at 243 Hurley Avenue.

    Mayor Noble said, “I look forward to visiting each ward again this year for my third Listening Tour. Several initiatives have come from these productive conversations, including the creation of KPD’s Traffic Safety Unit, lowering the citywide speed limit, installing speed humps, and many other safety measures across the community. I encourage residents to attend their local meeting and voice your thoughts and concerns. I look forward to hearing from you.”

    Ward 1 Alderwoman Sara Pasti said, “I am excited to see Mayor Noble continue his ward listening sessions in 2026. The Ward 1 listening sessions the previous two years were very productive and I expect this one will be, too. My constituents and I truly appreciate the opportunity to ask the Mayor questions about the City’s current and future projects and to bring Ward 1 issues and concerns to his attention.”

    The Ward 2 listening tour meeting will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 207 Albany Avenue.

    Future monthly ward meetings will be announced in the coming weeks.

    Immediate requests for services can be made by calling 311 during business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm) or submitting a ticket here: https://www.kingston-ny.gov/311

    Residents can also email Mayor Noble at [email protected]. For news and updates, follow the City of Kingston Facebook and Instagram, visit the City’s public engagement website, Engage Kingston, and sign up for Mayor Noble’s weekly newsletter.

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