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Lake Placid and NYC form committee to explore hosting future Winter Olympics
By The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Olympics.
The announcement Monday from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office suggested a dual-hosting format, the likes of which Milan and Cortina pulled off a...
Key takeaway Kathy Hochul’s office suggested a dual-hosting format, the likes of which Milan and Cortina pulled off a...
Why this matters in Frisco News
For Frisco residents, the prospect of Lake Placid and New York City co-hosting a future Winter Olympics may seem distant, but it has implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area's own sporting and economic landscape. As a major metropolitan area, Dallas-Fort Worth could potentially play a role in supporting or complementing a New York-based Olympics, particularly if the event were to draw visitors from across the country. Furthermore, the success of a dual-hosting format in New York could serve as a model for future large-scale events in Texas, including those that might involve Frisco or other local cities. With the exploratory committee set to take about a year to complete its work, Frisco residents and business leaders will be watching to see how this development unfolds and what opportunities or challenges it might bring to the region.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? The state of New York is forming an exploratory committee to consider whether Lake Placid and New York City should bid to co-host a future Winter Olympics.
The announcement Monday from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office suggested a dual-hosting format, the likes of which Milan and Cortina pulled off a...
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