The Catskill Chronicle

ALBANY, NY (January 2, 2012) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the Empire State Plaza ice rink in Albany is once again open to the public.

"I am pleased that after being closed for years, this ice rink is once again open to the public," Governor Cuomo said.

"The Empire State Plaza is a wonderful asset that deserves to be enjoyed all year round …”

The rink was last operated during the winter of 2007-2008 and will be reopened by the Office of General Services this year through a partnership with the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and the Lake Placid Regional Winter Sports Committee.

“Capital Region families and visitors to the area will have an amazing location to enjoy ice skating …,” RoAnn Destito, Commissioner, Office of General Services said. “

“The Lake Placid Regional Winter Sports Commission praises Governor Cuomo for his leadership in supporting winter sports for youth throughout the region and are proud to be a partner in sponsoring the Empire State Plaza Rink,” said Serge Lussi, Chair of the Lake Placid Regional Winter Sports Commission.

The ice rink will be open every day through early March.

General Rink Information:

Hours: Every day from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The rink will be closed each day from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for maintenance.

Cost to Skate: Free

Skate Rental: $3 for children under 12 and $4 for adults. Skate rental will be available whenever the rink is open.

Amenities: Full-service snack bar; skate lounge with lockers for personal items; and music.