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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Essex County, New York, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 104stories have been published about Essex County, New York which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Lake Placid, New York · Lake Placid

Not 1, but 2 Loon Chicks Hatch on Albany’s Songo Pond

Coverage: 2 sources

Bill Lowe and other loon advocates had hoped for one chick which would have been only the second in the last 40 years. They were pleasantly surprised when two arrived.See the Story

Schroon Lake · Schroon Lake

Dad drowns in Adirondacks lake; survived by son, unborn daughter

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Bystanders and EMTs tried to revive the 28-year-old man after he went underwater in Schroon Lake near a private beach.See the Story

Wildfires · North Elba

Lightning Sparks Two Wilderness Fires

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BY MAX SILVERSONThe Star-News Two wildfires were started by lightning in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness on the Payette National Forest last week.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseSee the Story

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Lake Placid drops protest permit law after petition gains 500 signatures

Village officials cite ‘thoughtful concerns’ about free speech as they table proposed ordinance requiring 5-day advance permits for gatherings of 25+ people By Emily Russell The village of Lake Placid has canceled an upcoming public hearing and vote on a proposed law that would have required larger protests and gatherings to obtain permits in advance. The proposal had sparked backlash from locals and inspired an online petition signed by more th…Free Speech · Lake PlacidRead Article

How this Lake Placid teenager has been giving back all his life

Click here for the NCPR storyLake Placid, New York · Lake PlacidRead Article

Lake Placid proposes new law to require permits for peaceful protests

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Essex County Land Bank transforms zombie houses, adds rental assistance and public art

Organization grows from single condemned property to seven homes, launches $75,000 rental assistance program and debuts mural festival By Brenne Sheehan In October 2023, Nicole Justice Green, executive director of PRIDE of Ticonderoga, gave Adirondack Explorer a tour of the newly formed Essex County Land Bank’s first “zombie house” in Jay.   The house was blighted, condemned and filled with trash. As part of the work, land bank employees encount…Property · TiconderogaRead Article

Lake Placid to Host Eight World Cups and National Championships in 2025–2026

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority has released its fall and winter 2025–2026 events schedule featuring eight World Cups and National Championship events taking place at legacy venues in Lake Placid. The announcement of the schedule follows the recent news that Lake Placid was awarded the 2029 FIL World Championships. Related Stories How Much Will it Cost to Attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup? LA28 Releases Competition Sched…Lake Placid, New York · Lake PlacidRead Article

IRONMAN Pro Series returns to Adirondack Mountains at IRONMAN Lake Placid

On Sunday, July 20, the IRONMAN Pro Series returns to New York’s Adirondack Mountains when over 80 of the world’s top professional triathletes toe the start line at the Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon. The event will offer a maximum of 5,000 points towards IRONMAN Pro Series standings, a US$125,000 event total pro prize purse, and four qualifying slots for each gender to the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon in Nice, Franc…Lake Placid, New York · Lake PlacidRead Article

Start list for IRONMAN Lake Placid REVEALED - and it's stacked with world class names

Americans Danielle Lewis and Trevor Foley will be both be back to defend their titles but they've got plenty of tough rivals up against them.Lake Placid, New York · Lake PlacidRead Article

Men's Hockey Announces Centennial Season Schedule - St. Lawrence University Athletics

Charles W. Appleton II head coach Brent Brekke and the St. Lawrence University men's hockey team have announced their 2025-26 centennial year schedule that includes 12 non-conference games, a pair of exhibition matchups against the University of Toronto and the USNTDP U-18's, the Adirondack Winter Invitational in Lake Placid at the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena, and the Legends of Appleton celebration in November.Hockey · Lake PlacidRead Article

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