Lake America? A Bold Move or Distraction | Rochester News

A bold, controversial rumor swirls that President Biden might rename Lake Ontario to Lake America — a move tied to simmering trade tensions with Canada. But locals and historians are furious: “Ontario” means “Lake of Shining Waters” in Native languages and predates the Canadian province by centuries. Critics call it a distracting political stunt, while officials like Rochester’s mayor and Monroe County’s exec insist the lake’s name has served us well for generations. Amid rising friction, this proposal underscores how deeply shared history and identity run deeper than trade disputes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce0d546301906415