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Lake America? Political Move Sparks Pushback | Albany News
Former president sparks controversy by attempting to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” sparking backlash from New York officials who call it absurd and politically distracting. Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries all criticized the move, arguing it diverts attention from real issues like energy costs and trade disputes with Canada — while also undermining the lake’s Indigenous roots. Though federal entities might adopt the new name, Canada and New York aren’t bound to follow, leaving the original name intact for most. The…
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