New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to establish an 88-member exploratory committee tasked with assessing whether the state could realistically pursue hosting the Winter Olympic Games. The group will examine key logistical and financial hurdles, including infrastructure demands and potential costs, before determining if a formal bid is viable. With global interest in the Olympics shifting amid economic and environmental concerns, the committee’s findings could shape New York’s future in the competitive race for future Games. Details on the committee’s structure and timeline remain under review.


New York governor Kathy Hochul will today (Monday) launch an 88-person exploratory committee to report on the feasibility and challenges of a formal bid to host the Winter Olympic Games, according to ...