Controversial Knicks, Rangers owner weighs in on mayoral race over MSG tax breaks

Controversial Knicks, Rangers owner weighs in on mayoral race over MSG tax breaks

NEW YORK — Controversial Knicks and Rangers owner James Dolan weighed in on the mayor’s race, as candidates on both sides of the aisle say it is time for Madison Square Garden to pay its fair share of property taxes.

“I think most New Yorkers agree a place like MSG can afford to pay property taxes,” said leading Democratic mayoral candidate Andrew Yang.

Yang is among several candidates who want to end a property tax exemption for “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” It saves the Knicks and Rangers ownership group, led by Dolan, around $40 million per year.Yang wants the money, […]

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