Cablevision Adds The Jewish Channel to on Demand Lineup Throughout New York Metropolitan Area

Cablevision Adds The Jewish Channel to on Demand Lineup Throughout New York Metropolitan Area

The 12th Subscription Video On Demand Option For iO(R) TV Customers, The Jewish Channel Delivers Award-Winning Jewish Cultural Content

BETHPAGE, N.Y., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE:CVC) announced today the addition of The Jewish Channel as a new subscription video on demand (SVOD) option for iO TV digital cable customers. The Jewish Channel, available through the iO user interface or on Channel 291, gives cable customers unlimited access to a variety of programs focused on Jewish culture, and includes the ability to pause, fast-forward and rewind.

The Jewish Channel programming will contain a mix of films, documentaries, talk shows, comedy, political commentary shows, cooking programs, sports, children's programs, and holiday specials all with a Jewish theme or connection.

"Cablevision is pleased to add The Jewish Channel to the broad array of on demand programming we offer to iO TV customers," said John Trierweiler, Cablevision's senior vice president of product management. "The addition of such unique programming further demonstrates Cablevision's leadership position in the delivery of culturally-rich programming to our diverse customer base."

"For less than the price of a single movie ticket, every month, viewers can watch an entire film festival's worth of programming that speaks to Jewish culture," said Michael Tobman, a spokesman for TJC, adding that, "Most people probably don't know that there's Jewish content produced at this level of quality, and we're pleased that now millions of viewers can find it on Cablevision."

The Jewish Channel will be available for $4.95 per month to all Broadcast Basic customers and above who have a digital cable set-top box. Customers interested in subscribing to The Jewish Channel can access the channel via Channel 291 or from the Optimum Service Upgrade Portal on channel 900. Additional information can be found at http://www.optimum.com/io/on_demand/premium_channels/premium_channels.jsp or by calling customer service.

With more than 2.5 million iO customers, more than 81 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 240 channels, including 50 premium movie channels, 45 channels of commercial- free digital music, more than 1,800 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, 40 high-definition programming services and groundbreaking interactive television applications including News 12 Interactive, and subscription games packages.

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(R) digital television, Optimum Online(R) high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice(R) digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath(SM) 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. Additional information about Cablevision Systems Corporation is available on the Web at www.cablevision.com.

About The Jewish Channel

The Jewish Channel, or TJC, is the premiere destination for quality Jewish content on television. TJC airs movies, documentaries and original programming with Jewish themes and content that cannot be viewed elsewhere. The Jewish Channel speaks to Jews across the spectrum of Jewish life, and has no affiliation with any denominations or organizations. TJC brings quality Jewish culture and entertainment into millions of homes.

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Source: Cablevision Systems Corp.

CONTACT: Sarah Chaikin of Cablevision, +1-516-803-2352, or Michael
Tobman of The Jewish Channel, +1-917-548-4968

Web site:

http://www.cablevision.com/

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