New York Knicks owner James Dolan’s business-controlled entities contribute $3 million to a super PAC backing Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in his campaign against Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to multiple outlets. The spending is tied to Dolan’s broader political involvement in the governor’s race.
The reports describe Dolan as aligning with Blakeman and urging New York’s business community to turn away from Hochul. The New York Times frames the shift as Dolan moving from prior support for Hochul to backing her GOP rival, while citing Dolan’s effort to rally elite support. The New York Post and Breitbart emphasize the role of Dolan-controlled companies and the PAC’s spending ahead of Hochul-versus-Blakeman campaign moments, including debate coverage.
While all sources agree on the donation and the candidates involved, they differ in emphasis: some focus on the dollar figure and PAC activity, while others highlight Dolan’s political history and the messaging aimed at business leaders.
