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

    5/11/2026 - Mayor Noble Announces $1.5M Investment in Pedestrian Accessibility Projects

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    May 11, 2026

     

     

    Mayor Noble Announces $1.5M Investment in Pedestrian Accessibility Projects

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the City of Kingston will invest $1.5 million in grant and State funding for the 2026 Citywide ADA Curb Ramp Project.

    The City has contracted Catalyst Construction LLC from Middletown for the project, which will include the construction of 81 ADA-compliant curb ramps at intersections and crosswalks throughout the City of Kingston, including enhanced bump-outs at two corners of Main and Wall Streets. The project will also include installing rapid flashing beacons in front of the Boys and Girls Club on Greenkill Avenue and new bluestone sidewalks around Academy Green Park.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are looking forward to continuing this crucial work of improving safety for all residents at intersections and crosswalks throughout the community. As a part of the curb ramp project, we will also be installing sidewalks at Academy Green and rapid flashing beacons on Greenkill Avenue. This project will continue to improve the safety of our streets and provide much-needed access for all mobilities across the community. I want to thank Engineering and DPW staff who are making every effort to closely work with anyone impacted by this project.”

    As part of the 2026 project, ADA-curbs are being installed at intersections on Fair Street, Pearl Street, Main Street, Green Street, Van Buren Street, Van Deusen Street, Andrew Street, Marys Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Greenkill Avenue, Lincoln Street, Clifton Avenue, Shufeldt Street, and Spring Street, as well as the enhanced bump-outs at Main and Wall Streets. A comprehensive map can be found here.

    Construction is expected to begin in June and is expected to be completed by December 1, 2026.

    The Citywide ADA Ramps Project is funded with the City of Kingston’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and the City’s NYSDOT CHIPS allocation.

    In 2023, 127 ADA-compliant curb ramps were installed throughout the City, and the project included the reconstruction of the bluestone sidewalk on N. Front St. Catalyst Construction LLC was the contractor for the 2024 project, which included the construction of 58 ADA-compliant curb ramps throughout the city.

    Work areas will be detailed in weekly roadwork updates, which can be found here.

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