1. Charles Dolan
2004 Power List
Dolan was first on last year’s list, and we still can’t think of anyone whose power is broader, deeper or more insidious than his. As Cablevision founder and chairman, he controls a substantial portion of jobs and entertainment options available to Long Islanders. Granted, iO hasn’t succeeded as well as hoped, he lost the Yes network fight, and he has been selling off assets. But he’s still got the power to brainwash us all.