Company Profile for Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation
http://www.cablevision.com
| Type | Public (NYSE: CVC) (NASDAQ: CVC) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Headquarters | Bethpage, New York, U.S. |
| Industry | Cable television, Professional sports |
| Key People | '''Charles F. Dolan''' (Chairman) '''James L. Dolan''' (President and CEO) |
| Products | iO Digital Cable (Television) Optimum Online (Internet) Optimum Voice (VoIP Phone) Optimum Lightpath (Business) News 12 Clearview Cinemas Newsday amNewYork |
| Subsidiaries | Rainbow Media Holdings, LLC Newsday, LLC - 97.2% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1111 Stewart Ave.
Bethpage, NY 11714
516-803-2300
Toll free: 1-800-868-9840
www.cablevision.com
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