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Charles Dolan,
Former MSG, Radio City, And Knicks Owner,
Dies

Cablevision founder’s holdings
stretched from local TV systems to Madison Square Garden

Charles Dolan, the cable-television pioneer who founded Cablevision and HBO along with acquiring control of Madison Square Garden and its various businesses, has died at 98, according to Newsday, the paper now owned by his son, Pat.

Dolan first earned his fortune as founder of Cablevision and HBO.

Then he inked landmark deals with teams like the Knicks and Rangers.

His family now has controlling ownership of the teams along with the Las Vegas Sphere.

Dolan himself continued to serve in a variety of roles including as director of MSG Entertainment.

James Dolan, another of Charles Dolan's sons, is CEO of The Madison Square Garden Company, which now controls the sports teams and sports and entertainment venues.

Dolan is survived by five children, 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His wife, Helen Ann Dolan, died in 2023, Newsday reported.

Dolan was 98 years old.

https://abc7ny.com/post/cable-television-pioneer-msg-boss-cablevision-hbo-founder-charles-dolan-dies-98-newsday-reports/15721542/

rip, Mr. Dolan.

RIP Dolan Sr.

Parting words to James:

Do NOT meddle with Rose and that nice Aller boy

Pat better step up his game. Newsday has turned into a rag.

RIP to Charles. I hear he was a good man. Don't know much about that though.