WWOR-TV My9 Is Latest Addition to Cablevision's Industry-Leading High-Definition Lineup

WWOR-TV My9 Is Latest Addition to Cablevision's Industry-Leading High-Definition Lineup

My9 In HD Becomes 22nd Programming Service Available To iO(R) Digital Cable Customers At No Additional Cost

BETHPAGE, N.Y. and NEW YORK, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) and WWOR-TV My9 announced today that the high-definition feed of WWOR-TV My9 is now available to iO: Interactive Optimum(R) digital cable customers across the New York metropolitan area. iO's 22nd high-definition programming service, My9 HD is located on channel 709. Cablevision is the only New York area provider to offer My9 in HD.

Cablevision customers are now able to view all WWOR Monday through Saturday prime time MyNetworkTV programs in high-definition. This includes the new dramas "Desire" and "Fashion House," starring Bo Derek and Morgan Fairchild.

Viewers will also be able to see Yankees baseball and other select My9 sports programming, including NFL/ESPN football games, in HD. NFL/ESPN football programming on WWOR includes the following games:

* Monday, 10/23/06 (8:30 p.m., EDT), Giants vs. Cowboys
* Monday, 11/20/06 (8:30 p.m., EST), Giants vs. Jaguars
* Monday, 12/25/06 (8:30 p.m., EST), Jets vs. Dolphins

"The addition of WWOR-TV My9 in high-definition continues Cablevision's commitment to providing iO customers a full and expanding array of HD programming without any added fees or hidden charges," said Theresa Chillianis, Cablevision's vice president of business strategy. "With iO, HD is free, and this value-added strategy has contributed to the success of our digital television service and made the superior picture and sound quality of high-definition television easily accessible to iO customers. We have already attracted more than 455,000 HD customers, up 114% over the last year alone. Great programming, like WWOR-TV My9, is helping to drive this incredible success."

In making the announcement, WWOR-TV My9 Vice President and General Manager, Lew Leone, said, "We are excited to be a part of Cablevision's industry-leading high-definition package." He continued, "My9 is committed to offering the best programming experience and is pleased to be able to offer this enhancement to our viewers."

iO customers with high-definition set-top boxes have access to the following high-definition programming services: WABC-TV New York, WCBS-TV New York, WNBC New York, WNET Thirteen (PBS), WWOR-TV My9, WNYW-TV FOX 5, WPIX (WB11), TNT, MSG Network, FSN New York, YES Network, ESPN, live coverage of New York Mets' home games through SportsNet New York, Universal HD, HBO, SHOWTIME, Cinemax, STARZ!, The Movie Channel, iN DEMAND'S INHD, INHD2 and the industry's first high-definition video on demand offering, featuring new release movies and unique titles originally seen in IMAX(R) theaters.

For iO customers with high-definition television sets, Cablevision offers HD-capable converter boxes at no additional cost over the standard box rental fee. High-definition feeds of premium movie networks are available to all customers who subscribe to the standard-definition version of the networks. High-definition video on demand movie titles are available anytime for $4.95 each, which includes full control over the viewing experience with the ability to pause, fast-forward and rewind.

With nearly 2.3 million iO customers, more than 73 percent of Cablevision's cable customers are iO digital cable customers, the highest digital penetration in the nation. iO offers customers access to more than 230 channels, including 50 premium movie channels, 45 channels of commercial- free digital music, more than 1,400 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, 22 high-definition programming services and groundbreaking interactive television applications including subscription games packages.

About WWOR-TV

WWOR-TV My9 is owned and operated by Fox Television Stations, one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprises 35 stations in 26 markets, covering nearly 45% of U.S. television homes. This includes six duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and Washington D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix and Orlando.

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO: Interactive Optimum digital television, Optimum Online high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, WE and other national and regional networks. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.

Source: Cablevision Systems Corporation

CONTACT: Jim Maiella, +1-516-803-3947, jmaiella@cablevision.com; or
Jessica Schweitzer, +1-212-301-3817, jessica.schweitzer@foxtv.com

Web site: http://www.cablevision.com/

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