SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Gross Versus Net Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Franchise fees and certain other taxes and fees included as component of net revenue	$ 199,701	$ 178,630	$ 157,818
Advertising Expenses [Abstract]
Advertising expenses	$ 160,671	156,228	$ 140,779
Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Vesting percentage of restricted stock units granted to non-employee directors (in hundredths)	100.00%
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization	$ 74,707	93,409
CSC Holdings, LLC
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization	$ 47,916	$ 59,470