JERICHO, NY, February 26, 2008 - Optimum Lightpath^SM, a leading provider of data, Internet, voice, and video transport and managed services and a division of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC), today announced that it has been awarded the 2008 Frost &Sullivan North American Ethernet Service Emerging Company of the Year Award. The award recognizes Optimum Lightpath's investment in technology innovation, new product introductions and marketing strategy.

"The North American Ethernet services market is entering the growth phase of the product life cycle. The simplicity of implementing the services as well as the clarity on pricing has led to a growing demand for Ethernet services by bandwidth-hungry customers across business verticals," said Roopashree Honnachari, Senior Industry Analyst with Frost &Sullivan.

"Optimum Lightpath is uniquely positioned in the market as a regional service provider having a state-of-the-art, 100 percent fully fiber optic network in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area," continued Ms. Honnachari. "Combined with their innovative solutions such as managed voice, video transport and numerous industry recognitions, Optimum Lightpath was the natural choice for our North American Ethernet Service Emerging Company of the Year Award."

The Frost & Sullivan Award for Emerging Company of the Year is presented annually to the company that has best demonstrated innovative product and marketing initiatives within its industry. The recipient company is recognized for outstanding management, superior market growth, exceptional customer service and the ability to combine technology and successful strategic initiatives. The company also has the exceptional know-how to take advantage of market changes through the execution of innovative strategies within the existing competitive landscape.

"Optimum Lightpath is delighted to have received this latest industry recognition, which is a testament to our success in delivering innovative business technologies and services to the most demanding customers in the largest business market in North America. Our Intelligent Enterprise Network is unsurpassed in meeting the challenges and demands mid to large sized businesses face, with innovative applications and managed services focused on business performance and growth requirements," said Dave Pistacchio, Executive Vice president and General Manager of Optimum Lightpath. "We are honored to be recognized for our diverse network architecture and innovative solutions by a leader in technology research, growth consulting and corporate strategy."

Businesses interested in learning more about Optimum Lightpath's Metro Ethernet services can visit http://www.optimumlightpath.com or call 1-877-LIGHTPATH.

Frost & Sullivan services the research and intelligence needs of executives and technology managers at leading telecommunications companies worldwide, including Optimum Lightpath.