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]

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6/29/2018 - Movies Under the Stars Summer 2018 Schedule Announced

June 29, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Movies Under the Stars Summer 2018 Schedule Announced

KINGSTON, N.Y. - Mayor Steve Noble is pleased to announce the return of the City’s popular “Movies Under the Stars” program, which seeks to connect local residents and visitors to Kingston’s parks and public spaces through a series of free outdoor movie events.

“I’m excited to announce another great summer movie season,” said Mayor Noble. “Bring a chair or blanket, visit our local restaurants, and spend some time reconnecting with family, friends and neighbors.”

The free “Movies Under the Stars” program is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors. To become a sponsor, please call Carly Winnie, City Clerk and Chair of the Planning Committee, at 334-3914 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Films are shown at 8:30pm on each of the scheduled movie dates. In the event of rain, notifications about postponements or cancellations will be sent to local media and posted at www.kingston-ny.gov and on the City’s Facebook page.

Movies Under the Stars 2018 Schedule

Films begin at 8:30pm

Date	Movie	Location
July 13^th	Jaws (PG)	Cornell Park
July 20^th	Wall-E (G)	Forsyth Park
August 3^rd	The Greatest Showman (PG)	Wall St.
August 10^th	Disney’s Coco (G)	Academy Green
August 17^th	West Side Story	Cornell Park
August 24^th	Wonder (PG)	Loughran Park

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