New York State Politician Pushes for Winter Olympics Return to Lake Placid
Assemblymember Robert Carroll, a Brooklyn Democrat, has launched an exploratory committee to bring the Winter Olympics back to Lake Placid for the first time in decades. Carroll believes that New York City and Lake Placid can pool their resources to host the games in 2038 or later, building on the successful model of the Milan-Cortina 2026 co-hosting event.
Carroll points to Lake Placid's existing Olympic facilities, which were recently renovated for the 2023 FISU World University Games, and notes that the town is already equipped to handle a major international sporting event. He envisions New York City taking on the larger indoor spectator events, such as ice hockey, figure skating, and speed skating, utilizing iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and Citi Field.
The proposal requires the support of both mayors, Michael Bloomberg and Art Devlin, as well as Governor Kathy Hochul. While some experts have raised concerns about the feasibility of hosting a major international event in Lake Placid, Carroll is confident that the state's Olympic-class facilities will generate public support for his plan.
Unlike the Summer Olympics, which require significant infrastructure investments, the Winter Games are significantly smaller and less expensive to host. Carroll believes that this could be an attractive option for New York State, particularly given the state's proven track record of hosting international sporting events.
As the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games conclude in Italy, Carroll plans to attend and assess how co-hosting works on the ground before launching a formal bid with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. With Governor Hochul hinting at support for his plan, it remains to be seen whether New York City and Lake Placid can come together to bring the Winter Olympics back to the Empire State in the near future.
Assemblymember Robert Carroll, a Brooklyn Democrat, has launched an exploratory committee to bring the Winter Olympics back to Lake Placid for the first time in decades. Carroll believes that New York City and Lake Placid can pool their resources to host the games in 2038 or later, building on the successful model of the Milan-Cortina 2026 co-hosting event.
Carroll points to Lake Placid's existing Olympic facilities, which were recently renovated for the 2023 FISU World University Games, and notes that the town is already equipped to handle a major international sporting event. He envisions New York City taking on the larger indoor spectator events, such as ice hockey, figure skating, and speed skating, utilizing iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and Citi Field.
The proposal requires the support of both mayors, Michael Bloomberg and Art Devlin, as well as Governor Kathy Hochul. While some experts have raised concerns about the feasibility of hosting a major international event in Lake Placid, Carroll is confident that the state's Olympic-class facilities will generate public support for his plan.
Unlike the Summer Olympics, which require significant infrastructure investments, the Winter Games are significantly smaller and less expensive to host. Carroll believes that this could be an attractive option for New York State, particularly given the state's proven track record of hosting international sporting events.
As the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games conclude in Italy, Carroll plans to attend and assess how co-hosting works on the ground before launching a formal bid with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. With Governor Hochul hinting at support for his plan, it remains to be seen whether New York City and Lake Placid can come together to bring the Winter Olympics back to the Empire State in the near future.
. I mean, who wouldn't want to see more Olympic vibes in NY? But seriously, it's all about making it work with both cities pooling their resources. Lake Placid already has the facilities, so that's a major plus 
. And let's be real, NYC has got some iconic venues that would be sick to host events like ice hockey and figure skating 
. Plus, co-hosting the games in Milan-Cortina was a huge success, so I think it could work here too 
. What do you guys think? Should we make this happen? 
I'm all for bringing the Winter Olympics back to Lake Placid! It's a great idea to tap into the state's existing Olympic facilities, which are already top-notch. And who knows, having New York City and Lake Placid work together could be a win-win for both areas. I remember when I was younger, my family used to take road trips to Lake Placid, and it was always such a beautiful winter wonderland. Hosting the Olympics would bring in so much tourism and economic benefits. Plus, it's not like we're talking about trying to recreate the Summer Olympics – the Winter Games are definitely more feasible with what we already have here. 
you know what's weird? I was just thinking about trying some new craft beer this weekend 
, have you guys tried any good ones lately? I heard there's a brewery in Brooklyn that's supposed to be amazing... anyway, back to the Olympics - Lake Placid does seem like it could handle a big event, but I'm not sure if New York City is ready for all those cold winter days 
. And don't even get me started on the cost, it sounds like a lot of money just to put on some ice shows and figure skating competitions... I mean, what's next? Hosting a fancy dinner party in a stadium? 
they're talkin about makin it happen in 2038 or later... that gives 'em time to iron out the logistics & get the resources together. i love how they're lookin at poolin their recs from new york city & lake placid, like a co-hosting model with milan-cortina 2026... that's some genius thinking right there! 
and can you even imagine mads square garden hostin ice hockey events? 
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governor hochul is on board too, so fingers crossed for this one! 
, while Lake Placid handles the outdoor tracks and venues 
. It's like a match made in heaven! I just hope they don't skimp on the details when it comes to logistics and planning – we need to make sure everything is smooth sailing for the athletes and spectators alike 
Lake Placid has already shown that it's equipped to handle huge events with those renovations for the FISU World University Games, and having NYC support is gonna bring so much energy to the games! 
, it'll be lit!!! 
Plus, co-hosting like Milan-Cortina is a great way to make it more manageable and cost-effective. Fingers crossed for NYC & Lake Placid to team up and bring the Winter Olympics back! 
i mean don't get me wrong, it would be awesome for NY state and all but think about the logistics & costs involved...lake placid's tiny population can't exactly handle 10k+ visitors in the dead of winter 
plus what about the facilities? they already renovated them for fisu world uni games a few years ago, can they really take on that kind of strain again? 
plus it's not as expensive to host the wintery games, so ny state could actually save some cash 
. I'm not sure what the logistics would be like, but if they can make it work, it could be huge for the local economy and tourism industry. And who knows, maybe we'll even get to see some more figure skating and hockey events!
️. What I hope is that the state's already invested in those Olympic-class facilities pay off and the games happen without breaking the bank 
. And what's with the co-hosting model from Milan-Cortina? Has anyone even seen how that went down in real life? 
idk if lake placid is really equipped for all that though, i mean it just hosted uni games last year... but hey, more ice rinks can never hurt 
. It's just a matter of getting everyone on board and making it happen 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to see some of the world's best athletes competing in Lake Placid? 
. I'm all for it - let's make this happen, NY State! 
I'm so stoked that Assemblymember Robert Carroll is finally taking a stand for Lake Placid! 
It's about time someone tried to make a difference, you know? The whole town has been suffering since the Olympics left, and it's not like they even got any major events after 1980 
. I mean, can you imagine what it would be like to have the Olympics back in our own backyard? It'd bring so much life to the area! And let's be real, it's not like we don't have some amazing venues already set up – Madison Square Garden, Citi Field... those places are going to be lit for figure skating and hockey 
, we can just pool our resources and make it happen! Bring it on, 2038