The author reflects on her recent trip to Italy, where the Winter Olympics were held in Milan and Cortina, which demonstrated the potential for New York City and Lake Placid to host the Games. She argues that the model of a global city and a historic mountain town combining seamlessly can be applied to the Olympics, which are for all, not just athletes and fans, but also the communities that host the games. New York has the world's highest concentration of world-class sports venues and could host more Winter Olympic events in existing venues than Milan did. The author suggests that New York could replicate this model by partnering with universities or creating affordable student housing. Travel between the two regions is also more feasible than many people realize.