Verizon FiOS Brings Consumers an Exciting, New Source for Hyper-local News, Sports, Traffic and Weather and So Much More
 
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J.  - Starting today, Verizon FiOS TV subscribers on Long Island, N.Y. and in nine northern New Jersey counties have thrilling new choices for local news, information, entertainment and sports on new channels called FiOS1.  The two, new 24-hour channels, FiOS1 Long Island and FiOS1 New Jersey, will bring viewers compelling new options for hyper-local news and other programming.  And it's a channel that won't be found on Cable TV.

"FiOS1 Long Island and FiOS1 New Jersey will redefine the delivery of news and information for viewers in those areas," said Michael Ritter, Chief Marketing Officer for Verizon Telecom.  "With industry-leading partners and a cutting-edge and energized team of mobile journalists, or Mo-Jo's, we plan to bring FiOS TV subscribers the type of news and programming that matters most - targeted, timely and tailored for local communities."

With partners including North Shore - LIJ Health System and other producers on Long Island and The Star Ledger/NJ.com, NJN Public Television, TV Host and columnist Steve Audubato and others in New Jersey, FiOS1 will bring viewers a vast array of programming tied directly to the communities where it is offered.   In both areas, Verizon is working with Regional News Network "RNN" for news and production functions. 

FiOS1 on Long Island will offer a program called "My Long Island," a program focused on people sharing their living and working experiences on the Island.  A magazine show called "Push-Pause" will feature fully produced in-depth stories about activities, events and people in their communities.

Sports will also play a major role on the FiOS1 channels in both areas.   Both FiOS1 Long Island and FiOS1 New Jersey will feature high school games of the week.   In addition to airing some the best high school football, basketball and lacrosse games in the region, FiOS1 also plans to air other sports including fencing, bowling and wrestling. FiOS1 New Jersey will also carry several Rutgers University sports including at least three women's basketball games.

"We want to be the source for information, sports and innovative programming for viewers on Long Island and in North Jersey," said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon.   "Our goal is to be the channel of choice for your community.   We're looking to bring you the news, events and issues that matter most in your city or town."

Viewers must subscribe to Verizon FiOS TV in order to see FiOS1.  It's now available to FiOS customers in the following Nassau and Suffolk communities:

Amityville, Asharoken, Atlantic Beach, Massapequa Park, Cedarhurst, Laurel Hollow, Lynbrook, Mineola, East Hills, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Valley Stream, Freeport, Williston Park, New Hyde Park, Sands Point, Bayville, Old Field, Floral Park, South Floral Park, Garden City, Nissequogue, Northport, Poquott, East Williston, Head of the Harbor, Hewlett Bay Park, Mill Neck, Stewart Manor, Centre Island, Lake Grove, Lawrence, Lindenhurst, Long Beach, Malverne, Manorhaven, Huntington Bay, The Branch, Oyster Bay Cove, Flower Hill, Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Success, Munsey Park, North Hills, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor, Port Washington North, Rockville Centre, Roslyn, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn Harbor, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock, Thomaston, Bellerose, Lloyd Harbor, Baxter Estates, Hempstead, Cove Neck, Brightwaters, Hewlett Harbor and Westbury; and the towns of North Hempstead, Huntington, Smithtown, Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Islip and Babylon.