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Reports on the rollout of Local People Meters (LPM) in the U.S. which will help boost cable TV network ratings and put new advertisement dollars into the coffers of MSO. Cancellation of the methodology in New York City by Nielsen Media Research; Remarks from Jonathan Sims of Comcast Spotlight on the rollout of the LPM.

Focuses on the program packages created by cable television networks to cater to the diverse Hispanic American population in New York City in 2004. Discounted version of the popular Hispanic package with the Spanish-speaking news program, NY1 Noticias, from Time Warner Cable; CableLatino by Comcast; iO en Español by Cablevision Systems Corp.

Reports the reaction of the cable industry executives on the taped arrest of Adelphia Communication Corp. founder John Rigas in New York City. Criticism of cable industry officials on the arrest handling of the government on Rigas; Unfair treatment of the government; Implication of the arrest on the reputation of Rigas.

Focuses on the agenda of the meeting by the Entrepreneurs Club at the Museum of Television & Radio in Manhattan, New York City. Conflict and competition among cable entrepreneurs; Membership of the organization; Consolidation activity among multiple-system operators.

Reports the suspension of regular programming of entertainment networks in response to the World Trade Center tragedy in New York, New York. Coverage of the tragedy by the non-news cable networks; Impact of the suspension of entertainment programming on televiewers; Partnership of entertainment networks with news networks.

Reports the cancellation of Diversity Week celebration of the cable and telecommunication industry due to the terrorist attack in World Trade Center in New York, New York. List of activities for the celebration; Impact of the tragedy on the cable industry; Arrival of several executives at the venue to attend the celebration; Views of executives on the tragedy.

Announces the agreement of RCN Corp. to launch the Oxygen women's network in Manhattan, New York City effective August 1, 2000, allowing Oxygen's venture into the media and financial capital of the United States. Other U.S. cities where RCN is offering Oxygen; RCN's intention to use Oxygen to replace Knowledge TV; Charter Communications' launch of Oxygen in Glendale-Burbank, California.

Presents an award-winning story published in the April 9, 1990 issue of the `Crain's New York Business' periodical that chronicled the devastation brought about by the AIDS epidemic in the fashion industry in New York City. Famous names in the list; Psychological effect of AIDS on the design community.

The article reports on the launch of Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), a joint venture between Discovery Communications Inc. and media empire builder Oprah Winfrey in Manhattan, New York City. Winfrey asserts that programs at OWN are intended to unleash the power of human potential. Further, it offers information on the move of OWN to search for its new chief executive officer (CEO).

The article reports on the result of a survey conducted by Arbitron Inc. regarding television (TV) viewing in New York City. More than one-third of viewers spend part of their week watching television in another place. Furthermore, the study also revealed that sports did not dominate out-of-home viewing and women were almost as likely as men to watch television in some places other than their homes.

Presents updates related to television broadcasting industry in the U.S. as of September 2005. Status of the plan of Music Television to conduct the Video Music Awards in Miami, Florida in 2006; Presence of NBC Universal marketer Gina DaDan during the U.S. Open in Flushing, New York; Promise issued by Brad Dancer, vice president of research at National Geographic Channel, if the channel reach a 2.0 household rating.

Reports on the plan of cable companies for their coverage of the Republican National Convention in New York City in 2004. Actions taken by MTV Networks to secure the safety of its employees during the convention; Reaction of Rob Weiss, head of programming at music network Fuse, to its studio near the convention's venue.

Reports on the decision of Columbia Broadcasting System and Tribune Broadcasting to join an opposition against Local People Meters (LPM) as of June 2004. Move of Nielsen Media Research to deploy the measurement service in New York City; Issue on the support of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. to the coalition of Black and Hispanic groups called Don't Count Us Out, a critic of the meters; Accusation of Nielsen on the anti-LPM print ads of Don't Count Us Out; Other broadcasters urging the delay of the launching of LPM including Univision; Details of a press conference held by councilmen outside Nielsen's headquarters in New York City.

Reports on the support of cable TV to the Local People Meters rating tool to be launched by Nielsen Media Research in New York City in April 2004. Statement from Kevin Barry of Cabletelevision Advertising Bureau about Local People Meters; Plan of Comcast Spotlight for the TV rating tool; Criticism from News Corp. against the launching of the tool.

Reports on an initiative launched by the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission of New York City to attract more Latin media companies as of March 15, 2004. Components of the plan, according to Carol Robles-Roman, New York City deputy mayor for legal affairs; Factors that make New York City an ideal location for the growth of the Latin media industry; Hispanic cable television companies currently headquartered in the city.

Deals with the assistance given by New York 1 News to corporate sibling Cable News Network on August 14, 2003. Reason why NY1 lent CNN a satellite truck and permitted several news anchors to telecast from the latter's New York office; Impact of the power outage on NY1.

Reports the agreement between Time Warner Cable and Home & Garden Television (HGTV) in New York, New York. Terms of the deal; Details on the digital cable programming of HGTV; Increase of the programming budget; List of shows slated for primetime; Primetime rating of HGTV.

Provides updates on the cable television industry in New York City, New York. Gifts received by Oxygen from Oprah Winfrey; Focus of the Winfrey-created series on real-life heroes; Plan of Harpo Productions Inc. of airing in cable and movies; Merger of America Online Inc. with Time Warner Inc.

Reports on Courtroom Television Network's programming alliances with three United States broadcast outlets, including ABC News and the flagship NBC- and CBS-owned TV stations in New York. Programs included in the deals.

Reports that Metro, a regional entertainment channel serving the New York City area, is launching its new season in July 2000 with a lineup including three original shows as well as off-network series including `Welcome Back, Kotter' and `The Days and Night of Molly Dodd.' Primetime programming featuring original series, `3rd Date,' `New Joke City with Robert Kleim' and `Club La Bomba.'

Reports that New York City-based CNNfn will expand its schedule to 24 hours each weekday starting June 20, 2000 and will add three live international business shows to its lineup. Air-time schedule for `World Business this Morning' and `Biz Asia'; Competition with CNBC.

Reports that New York-based MTV Networks has restructured its corporate-management team and laid off 43 people, mainly in Stamford, Connecticut. Appointment of Judy McGrath to the position of president of MTV Group and chairman of Interactive Music; Appointment of John Sykes to resident of Country Music Television.