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.
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.