ORDA to host a celebration of movement and its Olympic legacy on June 23 The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) will host a series of activities on Thursday, June 23, commemorating the birth of the modern Olympic Games and the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The day celebrates being active and… Read more »
Olympic and Paralympic Day | June 23 Olympic and Paralymic Day is a celebration marking the founding of the modern Olympic Games and the setting up of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on June 23, 1894. It celebrates being active and living the Olympic values. The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority is hosting… Read more »
Lake Placid, N.Y.- The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announced today the completion of its extensive remodel of the 1932 Jack Shea Arena in the Olympic Center. After a nine-month modernization project, the rink will welcome back the public on Friday, December 3 for skating. The 1932 Arena is networked to the Olympic Center’s new refrigeration plant, which is designed to… Read more »
LAKE PLACID CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1980 WINTER OLYMPICS New events added, more Olympic athletes, more winter fun! For Immediate Release: January 16, 2020 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — In less than 30 days, Lake Placid celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Olympic Winter Games that brought this nation together like never before. From Feb…. Read more »
Date: 01/15/2020 Contact: Alison Haas | [email protected] | (518) 523-1655 Lake Placid Olympic Museum to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with New Exhibit and Mascot’s Birthday LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The Lake Placid Olympic Museum, located in the Olympic Center, is excited to celebrate the opening of their new exhibit, Totally 80, on Thursday, Feb. 13, and… Read more »
Date: 01/15/2020 Contact: Jon Lundin | [email protected] | (518) 523-1655 GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW GONDOLA AT LAKE PLACID’S OLYMPIC JUMPING COMPLEX SkyRide Now Ready to Take Passengers to The Jumping Towers Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex’s new gondola is now open to the public. The… Read more »