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DIVIDENDS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
DIVIDENDS [Abstract]  
DIVIDENDS
NOTE 3.
DIVIDENDS
 
On February 26, 2013, the Board of Directors of Cablevision declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable on April 3, 2013 to stockholders of record on both its CNYG Class A common stock and CNYG Class B common stock as of March 15, 2013.

In March 2013, Cablevision paid accrued dividends on vested restricted shares of $3,074. In addition, as of March 31, 2013, up to approximately $3,660 will be paid when, and if, restrictions lapse on restricted shares outstanding.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, CSC Holdings made equity distribution payments to Cablevision aggregating $74,875. These distribution payments were funded from cash on hand. The proceeds were used to fund:
 
 
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Cablevision's interest and principal payments on its senior notes; and
 
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Cablevision's payments for the acquisition of treasury shares related to statutory minimum tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of certain restricted shares.