A New York state committee convened for the first time to assess whether the state could host the Winter Olympics in 2042, with New York City and Lake Placid as potential venues. The meeting follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s June announcement of an exploratory effort to evaluate infrastructure, costs, and feasibility. Officials will examine past Olympic bids and lessons learned from previous hosting experiences. The discussion marks an early step in determining whether the state will pursue a formal bid.


A committee exploring the possibility of bringing the 2042 Winter Olympics to New York City and Lake Placid held its first meeting on Monday.Announced in June by New York Gov.