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

    5/18/2026 - Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 1:00pm

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    May 18, 2026

     

     

    Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026

     

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble and the Kingston Veterans Association wish to inform the public of that the annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held on the lawn at Kingston City Hall on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 1:00pm.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are honored to pay tribute to our fallen heroes with an event at City Hall on Monday. Memorial Day is a wonderful opportunity to honor the men and women who gave their lives for our Country, and to pay our respects to all those who have served. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.”

    During the Memorial Day ceremony, Broadway between W. O’Reilly and Andrews Streets will be closed to traffic.

    On Friday, May 22, the City of Kingston and the Kingston Veterans Association will rededicate the war memorial at Clifton Ave and Highland Avenue in a ceremony at 1:00pm, alongside City staff and others who helped to refurbish the monument.

    Additional Kingston Veterans Association events can be found at https://kingstonvets.org/.

    City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Trash and recycling will not be picked up on Monday and will be delayed one day next week.

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