James Dolan Hits Out at ‘Gangster-Like’ State Liquor Authority After Move to Strip Madison Square Garden of Its License

Posted on by Jack Marks

Ever since it opened its doors Madison Square Garden has established itself as one of the iconic arenas not just in the United States but in the world. Over the years, the crowds at ‘MSG’ have been witness to some of the greatest performances in everything ranging from musicians, fighters, comedians, and everything in between. The Garden is also home ground for teams such as the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, and the New York Raiders among others. Every year, millions of fans flock to the garden to witness the best of live action in across a variety of genres. 

However, a recent development might severely affect the Garden’s ability to make money as well as attract a crowd. The State Liquor Authority has initiated proceedings that could strip Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and the Beacon Theater of their liquor licenses, according to recent reports. This comes after billionaire owner James Dolan’s decision over banning attorneys from the venues who are in active litigation against him or the Garden. 

James Dolan fights back for rights to serve alcohol at Madison Square Garden

James Dolan is the CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports. After news broke out about the SLA’s plans against him and the world-famous Madison Square Garden, Dolan decided to take the fight to the SLA. He filed a petition Saturday in Manhattan Supreme Court asking a judge to stop the SLA violations, calling the enforcement “an abuse of power.”

Madison Square Garden

In a statement, he said, “This gangster-like governmental organization has finally run up against an entity that won’t cower in the face of their outrageous abuses,” Dolan told The Post. “While others that have been subject to this harassment may have been forced into submission or silence, we are taking a stand on behalf of our fans and the many small businesses who have long been subject to the SLA’s corruption.” Analyst report that a loss of liquor license for the Garden will result in a financial blow that could well exceed the eight figures. 

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