I believe that Harris made the right decision. #TFG taints the event. Dolan is an anti-choice ally of his. At his inauguration, NY Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who's the host of Al Smith charity dinner, gave the first benediction.
The Harris team told event organizers that she'll be campaigning in a battleground state on the day of the dinner & is unable to attend. Her team told organizers that she'd like to attend the event as president, if elected.
#USPol
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4894697-harris-trump-al-smith-dinner/