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FISU Games build upon Lake Placid’s Olympic legacy

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There are a number of watershed moments in Lake Placid’s history, and we’re living through one of them right now — the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Winter World University Games. For years — as promises of new affordable housing were made and millions of dollars gushed from New York ...

Lake Placid 2023 FISU Winter World University Games schedule

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Thursday, Jan. 12 - Event: Ice Hockey, men, Sweden vs. Czech Republic Time: 9:30-11:45 a.m. Venue: Roos House, SUNY Canton, 34 Cornell Dr., Canton Event: Snowboard Cross, men/women, qualifications Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Venue: Gore Mountain, 793 Peaceful Valley Road, North ...

Ticket sales lag for games, locals’ discount extended

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LAKE PLACID -- Tri-Lakes residents can receive a 40% discount on tickets for events during the FISU Winter World University Games now through the end of the competition. The 40% locals discount started on Jan. 1, originally promoted as a sale through Jan. 5. On Sunday, Jan. 8, the Regional ...

Officials report low COVID risk ahead of 2023 Games

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SARANAC LAKE — Local health officials are optimistic about the currently low level of COVID-19 cases in Essex County — as well as a downward trend in flu and RSV cases after an early onset of the respiratory illnesses — ahead the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Winter World University Games, which ...

Guide: Parking, traveling in Lake Placid during the Games

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LAKE PLACID — More details about how to travel around Lake Placid during the 2023 FISU Winter World University Games were announced recently. The FISU Games officially begin in Lake Placid on Thursday, Jan. 12, though competition actually starts one day prior in Canton and Potsdam. ...

Main Street festival planned for Lake Placid’s FISU Games

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LAKE PLACID — A 10-day festival during the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Winter World University Games will make downtown Lake Placid a lively place, featuring daily medal ceremonies, free live music, games and entertainment, and winter sport-related activities. The Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games ...