A new push could bring the Winter Olympics back to New York for the first time in more than 60 years, according to the Times Union.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a committee that will spend the next year studying whether Lake Placid and New York City could jointly host a future Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The effort would rely heavily on existing venues, including Olympic facilities in Lake Placid and major sports arenas in New York City.
Lake Placid hosted the Winter Games in 1932 and 1980, including the famous “Miracle on Ice” hockey victory. State officials say the study does not commit New York to a formal bid, but it could lay the groundwork for a potential run at the 2042 Winter Olympics.
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