Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.

The lawsuit says “nearly everyone” at the county jail facilities are denied direct-acting antiviral drugs as part of ...

Prisoners' Legal Services said the sheriff’s office is denying treatment to “nearly everyone” with hepatitis C in Essex ...

The St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is joining a Tri-County Special Response team with advanced tactical training as ...

In the aftermath of a tornado that touched down in the Irvington area, authorities are giving an update on the damage.

Two people were arrested and charged with breaking into vehicles at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield on Monday, April 14, ...

How County of Essex Council could even start the topic of potentially exploring regional policing still needs to be determined, if Council even chooses to explore the option at all. Essex County ...

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said that two former detention officers who had worked at the Rice Street Jail had been arrested after being under investigation for misconduct. The sheriff ...

The new Barry H. Ostrowsky Animal Wellness Center at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo opened Tuesday. The 10,000-square-foot building provides updated and expanded accommodations for the care of the ...