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Super PAC tied to Knicks owner James Dolan launches “Get Outta Town” ad targeting Gov. Kathy Hochul in support of Bruce Blakeman
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Super PAC tied to Knicks owner James Dolan launches “Get Outta Town” ad targeting Gov. Kathy Hochul in support of Bruce Blakeman

The “Strong and Safe New York” Super PAC says it is spending more than $1 million on a new 30-second spot attacking Hochul as part of its push for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman.

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A Super PAC aligned with Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is airing a new television ad attacking New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to a report published Tuesday. The ad, titled “Get Outta Town,” is described as part of a broader effort by the “Strong and Safe New York” Super PAC to boost Blakeman’s candidacy ahead of the 2026 race for governor.

The report says the Super PAC is bankrolled by Knicks owner James Dolan. It characterizes the spot as “fiery,” and it frames the message around dissatisfaction with Hochul’s approach to governing, using negative contrasts with the current administration.

According to the report, the Super PAC is spending more than $1 million on the 30-second “Get Outta Town” advertisement. The article states the ad is set to run on television, but it does not specify the broadcast market footprint or the schedule details within the provided account.

The Super PAC’s campaign activity also comes amid heightened attention to political spending in New York’s gubernatorial contest. Outside groups can spend independently of candidates through Super PACs, but their advertisements are often scrutinized alongside the role of large donors and the pathways by which funds are raised and deployed.

While the report focuses on the creative and the spending figure, it does not include an accompanying disclosure from New York’s campaign finance system or a federal filing summary that would show the ad’s placement plan, detailed budget line items, or the identities of additional donors contributing to the Super PAC beyond the Dolan connection described by the reporter.

Blakeman, the Republican nominee referenced in the report, has been positioned by aligned outside groups as an alternative to Hochul in the governor’s office. Hochul, a Democrat, has remained the central incumbent figure in state politics during the early phase of the 2026 gubernatorial cycle, according to the report’s framing of the ad’s target.

The report does not describe whether the Super PAC’s “Get Outta Town” claims rely on newly released data or whether they reference specific incidents or policy changes. As with many independent expenditures, the practical effect of the new ad will depend on how quickly and widely the message is aired and how voters and other media outlets respond to the content. If additional campaign finance disclosures are published, they could offer further detail on timing, ad buys, and the Super PAC’s funding sources.

Why It Matters

  • Independent Super PAC spending can shape early perceptions of an incumbent administration through paid advertising, even without direct coordination with a candidate’s campaign.
  • Large donor-linked outside groups can accelerate message delivery, making cost and disclosure questions central to how voters evaluate campaign spending.
  • The timing and scale of ad buys, including whether they are concentrated or statewide, can affect how quickly an attack message reaches targeted audiences.
  • Because the provided information does not include primary campaign finance filings, the next disclosure reports or filing updates would be the likely sources for verifying exact ad buys and funding composition.

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Key Facts

  • A Super PAC supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman plans to air a new 30-second ad titled “Get Outta Town” targeting Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to a report Tuesday.
  • The report says the Super PAC is “Strong and Safe New York,” and it describes the group as bankrolled by Knicks owner James Dolan.
  • The article states the “Strong and Safe New York” Super PAC is spending more than $1 million on the “Get Outta Town” advertisement.
  • The report describes the ad as “fiery,” but it does not provide specific factual claims within the provided account.
  • The report says the ad is set to run on television but does not specify markets, airtime schedule, or dates beyond that placement is forthcoming.