James Dolan urges business leaders to back Republican in governor race

New York Knicks owner James Dolan has urged leaders of the Partnership for New York City to support Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman in the New York governor race, the New York Post reported. Dolan sent an email expressing his frustration to Rob Speyer, the co-chairman of the influential business trade group. [1]

Dolan criticized business executives for remaining inactive in the election rather than endorsing Blakeman or advocating for lower taxes and pro-growth policies. According to the New York Post, Dolan claimed that business leaders are allowing Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul to run without sufficient challenge. [1]

Dolan is currently funding Strong and Safe New York, a political action committee that is spending millions of dollars to support Blakeman, the New York Post reported. Blakeman currently serves as the Nassau County executive. [1]

Dolan is an American businessman who serves as the chief executive officer and executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Sports and Madison Square Garden Entertainment. He also serves as the executive chairman of Sphere Entertainment. The New York Knicks basketball team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. [2][3]