Essex County, New York
Site of the legendary Lake Placid Olympics and the beautiful Adirondacks
Welcome to the Essex County Newsroom. On this page you can find the latest Press Releases, News & Updates for Essex County. As well as any Archived Posts for this site.
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Press Releases
- Essex County Board Passes Resolution Formally Requesting Two-Year Delay on Federal SNAP Cost Shifts. Posted Sept 11th, 2026.
- Essex County Wells and Septic Program Outreach 2026. Posted July 26th, 2026.
- Emergency Services Earns National Gold Award for Cardiac and Stroke Care. Posted April 7th, 2026.
- State of Emergency for Winter Storm January 25th, 2026. Posted January 27th, 2026.
- State of Emergency for Ice Storm / Winter Ice Conditions for December 28th, 2025. Posted December 29th, 2025.
- County Manager Provides 2026 Tentative Budget Update to County Residents. Posted November 17th, 2025.
- Essex County Board Approves Additional Funding for Food Pantries. Posted November 5th, 2025.
- Essex County Surplus Bid - Double Pedestal Desk. Bids Due by 2:00 PM 10/29/2026. Posted October 22nd, 2026.
- Essex County Surplus Bid - Apple iPhone 11. Bids Due by 2:00 PM 7/31/2026. Posted July 23rd, 2026.
- Notice of Availability of Surplus Funds from 2026 Tax Foreclosure Sale. Posted May 27th, 2026.
- 2026 Essex County NY Tax Foreclosure Real Estate Auction Announced. Posted January 6th, 2026.
- **NEW** Special Board Meeting set for May 11th, 2026 at 11:15 AM details in post. Posted May 5th, 2026.
- Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law 3 of 2026 set for May 4th, 2026 at 9:45 AM. Posted April 14th, 2026.
- Notice of Public Hearing for Public Comment on the Agriculture and Farmland Board's recommendation on requested modifications set for July 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM. Posted April 1st, 2026.
- Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law 2 of 2026 set for March 23, 2026 at 11:15 AM. Posted March 19th, 2026.
- List of Transfer Stations Closed Saturday January 24th, 2026 due to extremely cold temperatures. Posted January 23rd, 2026.
- Resolution No. 303 - Resolution Establishing a Standard Work Day and Time Reporting for Elected Officials. Posted January 14th, 2026.
- Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law 1 of 2026 set for January 12th, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Posted December 30th, 2025.
- Board of Supervisors Meeting on Monday December 29th, 2025 is Rescheduled. Posted December 28th, 2025.
- Essex County Notice of Public Hearing on 2026 Tentative Budget set for November 24th, 2025. Posted November 12th, 2025.
- 2026 Essex County NY Approved Budget added to website on January 23rd, 2026.
- Opioid Settlement Funds - Essex County, New York webpage added November 24th, 2025.
- Informational Packet for the 2026 Tentative Budget added November 17th, 2025.
- 2026 Tentative Budget added to website on November 11th, 2025.