North Pole, New York facts for kids
North Pole is a small village in New York, United States. It is located in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. This hamlet is famous for its special connection to Santa Claus!
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Where is North Pole?
North Pole is found inside Adirondack Park. It's in the northern part of Essex County. The village is close to Whiteface Mountain. It's about 12 miles (19 km) from Lake Placid. It is also about 30 miles (48 km) from Plattsburgh.
This area gets a lot of snow. It's one of the best places in the Northeast for a white Christmas. Records show there's a 96% chance of snow for Christmas Day!
Who Lives in North Pole?
North Pole is a very small community. It does not have its own bank or school. There is no local library or fire department. Most businesses have closed down.
It does have a small post office. This post office is only open during certain times of the year.
TV Station History
A TV Station's Old Home
A TV station called WPTZ (channel 5) used to be licensed to North Pole. This happened in 1954. Being "licensed" means the station's official home was North Pole.
The station's studios were in Plattsburgh. But its old broadcast tower was on a mountaintop near North Pole. This tower sent TV signals across the region.
Moving the License
Over time, North Pole became even smaller. In 2011, the TV station asked to change its official home. The government approved this request. WPTZ's license officially moved to Plattsburgh. Even though the tower moved, the station's name was still linked to North Pole for many years.
Fun in North Pole
The main attraction in North Pole, New York, is Santa's Workshop. This is a special amusement park. It is located on Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway. Kids can visit Santa and his elves there!
