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Xfinity Rate Hikes For TV, Broadband Take Effect Xfinity Rate Hikes For TV, Broadband Take Effect
Xfinity Rate Hikes For TV, Broadband Take Effect Customers of Xfinity TV and broadband across the Northeast will likely see rate increases take effect on their next upcoming bill.  The price hikes are likely to show up on customers' bills in January, parent company Comcast announced on its website.  The company attributed "rising costs from our entertainment partners, as well as the investments we make to bring you the most reliable experience," for the rate increases.  According to a report by PCMag, broadband-only subscribers are likely to see a $3 increase in most markets, and TV subscribers will see rates vary more.&nb…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute
Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute Comcast is explaining why the company's Xfinity network made the decision not to renew its agreement with MSG Networks, leaving some sports fans in search of a new place to watch live games. Xfinity reported that it was unable to come to an agreement with MSG and MSG+ before the previous agreement expired on Thursday, Sept. 30. Earlier report - Contract Dispute Leads To Comcast's Xfinity Dropping MSG Network Just As NBA, NHL Seasons Start “We don’t believe that our customers should have to pay the millions of dollars in fees that MSG is demanding for some of the most expensive sp…

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by Nicole Valinote
Sports
Contract Dispute Leads To Comcast's Xfinity Dropping MSG Network Just As NBA, NHL Seasons Start Contract Dispute Leads To Comcast's Xfinity Dropping MSG Network Just As NBA, NHL Seasons Start
Contract Dispute Leads To Comcast's Xfinity Dropping MSG Network Just As NBA, NHL Seasons Start Updated story: Comcast Says MSG Network's Audience Is 'Virtually Non-Existent' Amid Contract Dispute Sports fans in Connecticut, New Jersey, and some areas in New York may need to find a new place to watch live NBA and NHL games after Comcast's Xfinity made the decision not to renew its agreement with MSG Networks. Xfinity said it was unable to come to an agreement with MSG and MSG+ before the current agreement expired on Thursday, Sept. 30. For those looking to continue watching the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils games, the compa…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Adam Ant Will Be Working Ridgefield Playhouse Adam Ant Will Be Working Ridgefield Playhouse
Adam Ant Will Be Working Ridgefield Playhouse If you caught Adam Ant in Connecticut last summer, his band promises to be even more sensational playing at a local concert later this month.  In the 1980s, the post-punk New Wave superstar brought his art school education to the screens of MTV-watchers with a series of coy, tongue-in-cheek videos and hit songs -- including “Goody Two Shoes,” “Desperate But Not Serious,” “Stand and Deliver,” “Strip” and “Ant Music.” Adam Ant brings The Anthems tour to The Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 22 as part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity.  From his early days in London as…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
B-52s Will Be Flying High In Ridgefield B-52s Will Be Flying High In Ridgefield
B-52s Will Be Flying High In Ridgefield Everybody will be movin’ and groovin’ next month when The B-52s return to The Ridgefield Playhouse. From their timeless gems “Rock Lobster,” “Planet Claire” and “Private Idaho” to the more recent classics of “Channel Z,” “Love Shack” and “Roam” the legendary band will play only Connecticut show this summer on Tuesday, June 5. The 8 p.m. concert is part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity with support from Adam Broderick Salon & Spa. Tickets are selling for $130 apiece and can be purchased at the box office, by calling 203-438-5795 or clicking here online at www.ridgefieldplayho…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Adam Ant Will Perform At Ridgefield Playhouse Adam Ant Will Perform At Ridgefield Playhouse
Adam Ant Will Perform At Ridgefield Playhouse New wave and glam-punk icon, Adam Ant, best known for hits “Goody Two Shoes,” “Desperate But Not Serious,” “Stand and Deliver,” “Strip,” “Ant Music” will bring The Anthems tour to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, July 22  Their 8 p.m. show is part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity!  Ant will play his classic chart-topping singles as well as rare singles, B sides and personal favorites.  Ant came to fame in the late 1970s as the leader of seminal rock outfit Adam and the Ants. The group’s exotic aesthetic, exhilarating music and wonderful flamboyant music videos made them one o…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Almost Cut My Hair? CSN Legend David Crosby Will Play In Ridgefield Almost Cut My Hair? CSN Legend David Crosby Will Play In Ridgefield
Almost Cut My Hair? CSN Legend David Crosby Will Play In Ridgefield David Crosby, a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, is returning to Ridgefield.  On this tour, he will be performing music from his latest album -- Sky Trails -- alongside some of his best-loved songs and greatest hits.  Crosby graces the stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m., part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity.  For tickets, which cost $126 apiece, call or visit the box office, 203-438-5795 or go online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts…

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by Jon Craig