Jay, New York

Jay is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 2,506 at the 2010 census. The town is named after John Jay, governor of New York when the town was formed.

Jay, New York
Jay Bridge
Motto: 
"Home of the Covered Bridge"
Location in Essex County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 44°23′8″N 73°42′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyEssex
Government
  TypeTown Council
  Town SupervisorMatthew J. Stanley (D)
  Town Council
Members' List
Area
  Total68.11 sq mi (176.40 km2)
  Land67.66 sq mi (175.24 km2)
  Water0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2)
Elevation
837 ft (255 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,506
  Estimate 
(2016)
2,449
  Density36.20/sq mi (13.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12941
Area code518
FIPS code36-031-38396
GNIS feature ID0979105
Websitetownofjayny.gov

The town is on the northern border of Essex County and is 34 miles (55 km) southwest of Plattsburgh, 93 miles (150 km) south of Montreal, and 135 miles (217 km) north of Albany. Jay is located inside the Adirondack Park.

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