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New York Eyes Split Olympics Bid | Albany News
New York is seriously considering hosting the 2042 Winter Olympics, with Governor Hochul leading a new committee to explore splitting events between NYC and Lake Placid—imagine hockey at Madison Square Garden and skiing in the Adirondacks. Inspired by Milan-Cortina’s successful split model, lawmakers like Bobby Carroll and Billy Jones see potential, citing transit ease and infrastructure opportunities. While connecting NYC to Lake Placid remains a challenge, they argue it’s exactly the kind of problem a state committee can solve—pushing forward with housing, high-speed rail, and regional…
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