Essex County is a county in northeastern New York that includes Lake Placid, Keene, and other Adirondack communities.
A fox tested positive for rabies after attacking multiple people in Westport. Essex County officials are managing the response near the Adirondacks.
A 30-year-old Syracuse man died after a boat overturned on Lincoln Pond in Essex County. Two others were treated for hypothermia near the Adirondacks.
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Forest Rangers handled four rescues and a campground eviction across Essex and Franklin counties between August 10 and 15.
NYS Forest Rangers managed seven incidents in Essex and Franklin counties, including rescues near Lake Placid and North Elba over Labor Day weekend.
Essex County is returning $2.78 million in surplus sales tax to 18 towns, including Lake Placid and North Elba, for capital projects, not tax relief.
Tucker J. Taylor of Ausable Forks is in custody for the murder of Patricia Lawrence in Jay. The investigation involves multiple Adirondack law agencies.
Edward J. Trimm, 53, of Ogdensburg died following a single-vehicle crash on Old Military Road in North Elba early Saturday morning. Investigation ongoing.
A 60-year-old man died after jumping from the bridge at Ausable Chasm on September 25. State Police are investigating the incident near the Adirondacks.
The Essex County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, where they passed resolutions concerning infrastructure, budget transfers, grant applications, and support for state-level tax legislation.
The Essex County Personnel & Administration Committee met to discuss the NY HELPS program extension, a recent job fair, and the relocation of the Personnel department.
The Essex County Finance Committee reviewed cannabis tax revenue challenges, discussed the implementation of a new short-term rental registration program, and received updates on community college enrollment and budget status.
The Essex County DPW Committee approved several infrastructure contract amendments and authorized a federal grant application for flood mitigation studies at Ensign Pond Road, while also discussing transportation challenges for probation services.
The Essex County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to adopt a home rule request supporting state legislation (S-8482-A/A-9098-A) regarding the use of hotel/motel occupancy tax revenues.
The Essex County Public Safety Committee met on May 11, 2026, to discuss departmental reports, approve several infrastructure and grant-related resolutions, and address ongoing challenges regarding court caseloads and transportation.
Essex County published Essex County - Human Services Committee 5-11-2026 on 2026-05-11.
The Essex County Economic Development/Planning/Publicity Committee met on May 11, 2026, to discuss housing projects, planning referrals, and regional tourism initiatives.
The Essex County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on May 4, 2026, where they passed several resolutions regarding county operations, budget amendments, grant applications, and inter-municipal support for financial services.
The Essex County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on May 4, 2026, regarding proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2026, which aims to amend the Essex County Community Services Board.