Norwalk, CT—Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) expressed his outrage today at Optimum and MSG Networks’ failure to reach an agreement. This has prevented Fairfield County residents from watching local sports teams, including the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils.
“This is a disgraceful example of corporate greed trumping the interests of the very customers these companies claim to serve,” said Senator Duff. “While Optimum and MSG Networks executives squabble over profit margins and shareholder returns, Connecticut residents pay the price—missing out on their favorite teams and beloved sports traditions. No one wants to hear your complaints about stock prices or earnings reports. Customers like die-hard Rangers fans like myself can’t watch their teams. Quit making excuses and figure it out.”
For months, subscribers have been caught in ongoing disputes between the two corporations, culminating in the disruption of essential local sports programming. Fairfield County, home to some of the most passionate fans of New York sports teams, now faces the prospect of being unable to follow their favorite players and games on MSG Networks.
Senator Duff called on both companies to act in good faith to resolve the standoff. “This is about more than just television. It’s about community, tradition, and providing customers with what they pay for. Optimum and MSG Networks need to stop playing games with the people who rely on their services.”
