DELMAR, N.Y. — The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce is hosting a naming contest for the Polar Bear mascot that will be making its debut at the First Night celebration in Delmar on New Year’s Eve.

During opening events, the name for this year’s Polar Bear mascot was revealed to be Blizzy. The festival includes a kubb tournament, ice sculptors, sledding, disc golf, and more.

The Canadian-born model, Hollywood actress and member of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), is paying her second visit to Russia this week in less than half a year ...