ORDA facilities see more than a million visitors this past fiscal year By Rick Karlin, Times Union LAKE PLACID — Boosted by major sports competitions and facilities upgrades including a zipline and a Cliffside Coaster ride, the … [Read more...] about State-run ski centers see record visits
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Olympic museum gets an upgrade
By Paul Post Larger than life-size color action photos, antique winter sports equipment and dozens of early black-and-white images, all accompanied by detailed text tell the story of Lake Placid’s nearly century-old place in Olympic Winter Games … [Read more...] about Olympic museum gets an upgrade
Series of raises set for employees at Olympic facilities
ORDA votes on six-year pact for union workforce By James M. OdatoMore than 160 employees of the state’s skiing and sledding mountains will be receiving a series of raises over the next four years under a contract recommended by the leaders of the … [Read more...] about Series of raises set for employees at Olympic facilities
Hochul taps former DEC commissioner to lead Olympic authority board
Lake Placid resident Joe Martens returns to state post By James M. Odato Former Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens is the new head of the Olympic Regional Development Authority board. Gov. Kathy Hochul chose … [Read more...] about Hochul taps former DEC commissioner to lead Olympic authority board
Uphill skiers advocate for Whiteface changes
Public responds to changes proposed by Olympic authority By James M. Odato If uphill skiing enthusiasts had their way, multiple proposed changes for biking, alpine and hiking activities at Whiteface Mountain would include more … [Read more...] about Uphill skiers advocate for Whiteface changes