It Takes an Olympic Village

By
Fred Mogul
WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

On Tuesday, the U.S. Olympic Committee officially nominates New York City to host the 2012 Olympics. Two years from now, the International Olympic Committee will make its final choice. Local organizers and the Bloomberg administration say even if New York doesn't win the summer games, a little 'Olympic pressure' will help get some ambitious projects started. WNYC's Fred Mogul looks at one of them.

Visit NYC's Olympic bid website

See where different Olympic events and accomodations would be located.

Learn about the history and development plans for Queens West.

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