The exploratory committee will begin a year-long assessment of a potential ‌bid that would add yet another global ​sports mega-event to the United States’ busy calendar. | Photo Credit: AP

New York state has formed an exploratory committee looking ​into the potential for Lake Placid and New ‌York City to co-host the Winter Olympic ​and Paralympic Games in 2042, the ⁠governor’s office said on Monday.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul pointed to the 2026 Milano Cortina Games as ‌a model for a dual-city Olympics in her announcement. Lake Placid hosted the ‌Games in 1932 and 1980.

“The time ‌is ⁠now to return the Olympic flame back ⁠to New York,” Hochul said in a statement.

“It’s clear we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build on Lake Placid’s ​Olympic legacy, New ‌York City’s global platform and the strengths that make our State unique.”

The exploratory committee will begin a year-long assessment of a potential ‌bid that would add yet another global ​sports mega-event to the United States’ busy calendar.

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The U.S. is co-hosting the ⁠ongoing World Cup with Mexico and Canada, with New York New Jersey stadium hosting eight matches ‌including the final, while Los Angeles is preparing to host the 2028 Summer Olympics.

A combined bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup would see the United States co-host the tournament with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica, ‌while the Winter Olympics return to Salt Lake City, ​Utah, in 2034.

“I’ve assembled some of the best and the brightest in sports, ⁠government and community leadership to take the steps necessary ⁠to ensure New York is in the best possible position to make the ‌dream of a Lake Placid-New York City Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games a reality,” ​said Hochul. 

Published on Jun 22, 2026