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

    4/17/2026 - Mayor Noble Announces Right to Counsel Program Extension

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    April 17, 2026

     

     

    Mayor Noble Announces Right to Counsel Program Extension

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the City of Kingston has extended the Right to Counsel program to provide free legal counsel to income-eligible Kingston residents for housing-related issues.

    The City of Kingston has extended its contract with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to continue the program’s implementation through the end of the year, contingent upon the availability of funds. The Right to Counsel Program provides residents with the information, resources, services, advice, and representation they need to exercise their housing rights. Issues might include potential eviction proceedings, habitability claims for repairs, claims under the Emergency Tenant Protection Act, and discrimination proceedings.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are pleased to be able to continue the Right to Counsel program, which we launched in 2023, to assist Kingston residents facing eviction in court or other urgent housing issues. We believe that no one should lose their housing because they can’t afford an attorney. I want to thank Legal Services of the Hudson Valley for implementing this program, and for providing this essential service to Kingston residents.”

    The Right to Counsel program is open to Kingston residents who meet Legal Services of the Hudson Valley’s eligibility requirements and have an annual income at or below 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI), as calculated based on household size and annually updated for Ulster County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In addition, to ensure the program is serving those residents with the greatest need, at least 50% of all clients served by the program will have an annual income at or below 100% AMI.

    The Right to Counsel Program can be accessed in any of the following ways:

    • Calling LSHV’s central intake at 1-877-574-8529
    • Visit Legal Services offices at 918 Ulster Ave, during business hours: weekdays from 9:00am-5:00pm
    • Click the ‘Get Legal Help Now’ button on lshv.org.

    This free legal service is provided for income-eligible City of Kingston residents for housing issues only. Services can be offered in English and Spanish.

    Erin Burud, Attorney-in-Charge of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley’s Kingston office said, “We are incredibly thankful for the extension of this funding and what it means for families in Kingston. Housing is not just a basic need—it is the foundation for stability. When families lose stable housing, the effects ripple into every aspect of their lives. The extension of Right to Counsel in housing matters allows us to continue making a meaningful difference in the Kingston community.”

    Bartek Starodaj, Director of Housing Initiatives said, “Access to legal services have proven to be an essential aspect of ensuring that vulnerable Kingston families can exercise their housing rights with respect to illegal rent increases, lack of basic services, or eviction proceedings. This program will ensure that Kingston tenants continue to have access to the fair representation they deserve.” 

    The Right to Counsel program was launched with $500,000 of the City of Kingston’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

    More information about utilizing these legal services is available at www.EngageKingston.com/right-to-counsel.   

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