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Hochul Forms Committee to Explore 2042 Lake Placid-NYC Olympic Bid

6/24/2026

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Hochul Forms Bid Committee

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a committee to assess a Lake Placid–York City Olympic and Paralympic bid.
Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman said he strongly supports the governor’s plan.
Cashman highlighted Lake Placid’s legacy of the 1932 games and the 1980 “Miracle on Ice.”
He said facilities, state investment and the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games provide a path toward a possible 2042 bid linking Lake Placid venues with New York City’s global platform.

Summary

Lake Placid Viable

A climate-change study concludes that Lake Placid’s weather will stay reliable enough to host Winter Games through 2050.
The committee will assess Penn Station-to-Albany rail upgrades, evaluate athlete and spectator housing, and weigh fiscal sustainability and economic-development goals.
The committee’s findings, delivered to state leaders before any formal bid, note that Lake Placid’s venues were designated as the backup sliding site for the 2026 European Games.

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Hochul Forms Bid Committee

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a committee to assess a Lake Placid–York City Olympic and Paralympic bid.
Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman said he strongly supports the governor’s plan.
Cashman highlighted Lake Placid’s legacy of the 1932 games and the 1980 “Miracle on Ice.”
He said facilities, state investment and the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games provide a path toward a possible 2042 bid linking Lake Placid venues with New York City’s global platform.

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