Time Warner Cable the Clear Leader in High Definition Programming in New York City, Now with More than 150 HD Channels

Time Warner Cable the Clear Leader in High Definition Programming in New York City, Now with More than 150 HD Channels

Customers Now Have Access to more than 150 High-Definition Channels

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Time Warner Cable's New York City Region recently launched over 25 high-definition (HD) channels for customers in New York City, Mount Vernon, Hudson Valley and New Jersey, bringing the total unique HD channel offerings to over 150.

"Time Warner Cable now has the HD programming that matters most to New Yorkers, with all the HD games of all nine New York sports teams and NY1 in HD," said Howard Szarfarc, Executive Vice President, Time Warner Cable's NYC Region. "Only Time Warner Cable offers customers the ability to Start Over® HD shows and series already in progress, and watch them from their start -- and it's absolutely free to Digital Cable customers. Start Over® is available on more than 25 HD channels in the New York City area."

The following digital HD channels are now available:

-- CMT HD - Broadcasts music videos, taped concerts, movies, biographies
of country music stars and reality show programs. Available on
Channel 694.
-- Cooking Channel HD - Engaging chefs explore the art of cooking in
every dimension bringing international flavors to the table, offering
tantalizing new cooking ideas, and fueling the conversations about all
things food. Available on Channel 751 in New York City, Channel 751
in Mount Vernon, Channel 791 in Hudson Valley, Channel 727 in New
Jersey.
-- CSPAN 2 HD - Provides uninterrupted live coverage of the United States
Senate. Available on Channel 776 in New York City, Channel 718 in
Mount Vernon, Channel 720 in Hudson Valley, Channel 785 in New Jersey.
-- CSPAN 3 HD - Features uninterrupted live public affairs events and
airs a large amount of archived historical programming. Available on
Channel 777 in New York City, Channel 719 in Mount Vernon, Channel 721
in Hudson Valley, Channel 786 in New Jersey.
-- Discovery Kids HD - Features children's programming with an emphasis
on real-life adventures, nature, science and wildlife from all over
the world. Available on Channel 722 in New York City, Channel 735 in
Mount Vernon, Channel 789 in Hudson Valley, Channel 726 in New Jersey.
-- DIY HD - Features programming that covers a broad range of categories
including home improvement, landscaping and creative projects for
do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Available on Channel 688.
-- EWTN HD - Airs family and religious programming from a Catholic point
of view in English and Spanish. Offers inspiring talk shows,
entertaining children's animation, exclusive teaching series, live
coverage of Church events, and thought-provoking documentaries.
Available on Channel 757 in New York City, Channel 715 in Mount
Vernon, Channel 788 in Hudson Valley, Channel 752 in New Jersey.
-- Fox Soccer HD - Provides audiences with access to soccer games played
from around the world. Available on Channel 485.
-- Galavision HD - Features original programming and extensive soccer
coverage. Available on Channel 769 in New York City, Channel 754 in
Mount Vernon, Channel 750 in Hudson Valley, Channel 782 in New Jersey.
-- Hallmark HD - Provides heartwarming, high-quality storytelling via
star-studded original movies, classic TV series and holiday
celebrations. Available on Channel 684.
-- Nat Geo Wild HD - Dedicated to bringing audiences extraordinary
stories of the natural world and the amazing animals that inhabit it.
Available on Channel 696.
-- Nick HD - Features popular children's programming from game shows
and comedies to Emmy Award-winning animated series and original
movies. Available on Channel 706 in New York City, Channel 739 in
Mount Vernon, Channel 732 in Hudson Valley, Channel 750 in New Jersey.
-- TV Guide HD - Features information about television channels,
programs, and films. Available on Channel 690.
-- VH1 HD - Provides entertainment programming, celebrity news, music
videos, live performances and special events. Available on Channel
719 in New York City, Channel 726 in Mount Vernon, Channel 760 in
Hudson Valley, Channel 717 in New Jersey.

The following Sports Tier HD channels are now available:

-- Big Ten 2 HD - Features live sports events, coaches' shows and classic
games. Available on Channel 473.
-- Big Ten 3 HD - Available on Channel 474.
-- Big Ten 4 HD - Available on Channel 475.
-- Big Ten 5 HD - Available on Channel 476.
-- Gol TV HD - Features a diverse mix of original soccer programming and
action-packed match coverage from many leagues from around the world.
Available on Channel 469. Also available for El Paquetazo and DTV en
Espanol customers.

The following Premium HD channels are now available:

-- HBO HD (SAP) - Broadcasts popular feature films, boxing events and
sports specials, original movies and series, comedy specials and
documentaries. Available on Channel 952.
-- HBO 2 HD (SAP) - Features movies, series, specials and original
movies. Available on Channel 953.
-- HBO Comedy HD (SAP) - Offers comedy programming such as original
comedy series, big hit movies and outrageous stand-up specials.
Available on Channel 956.
-- HBO Family HD (SAP) - Features movies and series aimed at a younger
audience and films suitable for the whole family to watch. Available
on Channel 955.
-- HBO Signature HD (SAP) - Provides contemporary documentaries, original
HBO award-winning series, original movies and hit theatrical movies --
all with a feminine perspective. Available on Channel 954.
-- HBO Zone HD (SAP) - Airs programming aimed at a younger generation
such as Hollywood and independent films, and documentaries.
Available on Channel 957.
-- Showtime Beyond HD - Geared toward the viewer with a bold imagination,
this channel highlights the best in sci-fi, fantasy and horror films.
Available on Channel 670.
-- Showtime Next HD - Catering to the Gen-Y audience, this channel airs
theatricals, documentaries, music and variety programs. Available on
Channel 673.
-- Showtime Women HD - Features programming that celebrates women in
front of and behind the camera. Available on Channel 671.

The following Basic service HD channel is now available:

-- CSPAN HD - Provides uninterrupted live coverage of the United States
House of Representatives. Available on Channel 770 in New York City,
Channel 703 in Mount Vernon, Channel 749 in Hudson Valley, Channel 729
in New Jersey. (Requires a digital converter.)

An HD digital converter is required to receive HD channels. For a complete channel listing or pricing,

visit www.timewarnercable.com/nynj. To order Time Warner Cable service, call 877-TWC-2805 or visit the website.

About Time Warner Cable's New York City Region

Time Warner Cable's New York City Region serves over 1.4 million customers in four NYC boroughs (Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and western Brooklyn), Mt. Vernon, Hudson Valley (Orange, Sullivan, Ulster Counties and parts of Dutchess, Greene and Delaware Counties) and Bergen and Hudson Counties, New Jersey. Visit www.timewarnercable.com/nynj.

Time Warner Cable is the second-largest cable operator in the U.S., with technologically advanced, well-clustered systems located in five geographic areas -- New York State (including New York City), the Carolinas, Ohio, southern California (including Los Angeles) and Texas. Time Warner Cable serves more than 14 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers a suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes. Time Warner Cable Media Sales, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions that are targeted and affordable. More information about the services of Time Warner Cable is available at www.timewarnercable.com, www.twcbc.com and www.twcmediasales.com.

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