During a visit to Lake Placid on Monday, Hochul highlighted the Adirondack village's Olympic legacy while reaffirming the state's interest in pursuing the 2042 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Lake Placid and New York City as joint hosts. Photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul"We Can Do It Again""This area can host the Olympics here in the North Country. Photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy HochulMajor Plans in Lake PlacidMonday's visit also showcased Lake Placid's growing list of world-class events. Photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy HochulLake Placid remains the only U.S. community to host the Winter Olympics twice. Images from the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, NY Here are some images from the week of February 13th-24th, 1980 in Lake Placid New York, home of the XIII Olympic Winter Games.