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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

(Rule 14a-101)

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(AMENDMENT NO.    )

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CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 22, 2014.

 

CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION

 

LOGO

1111 STEWART AVENUE

BETHPAGE, NY 11714-3581

Meeting Information

Meeting Type:              Annual Meeting

For holders as of:         March 28, 2014

Date: May 22, 2014            Time: 10:00 A.M.

Location:    Company’s Executive Offices

1111 Stewart Avenue

Bethpage, New York

TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING YOU MUST OBTAIN AN ADMISSION TICKET AT WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM Questions? Please contact us at 1-866-232-3037.

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

 

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—    Before You Vote    —

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT                    ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

How to View Online:

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

1) BY INTERNET:            www.proxyvote.com

2) BY TELEPHONE:        1-800-579-1639

3) BY E-MAIL*:                sendmaterial@proxyvote.com

 

  * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) in the subject line.  

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 10, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.

—    How To Vote    —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

Vote In Person: The stockholder meeting has admission requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an admission ticket. Please see below for more information. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on May 21, 2014. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO available when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form.

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

Admission Tickets: To attend the stockholder meeting you must have an admission ticket. To obtain an admission ticket, go to www.proxyvote.com or call 1-866-232-3037. The deadline to obtain an admission ticket is 5:00 P.M. on May 12, 2014. For further details, read “How do I attend the 2014 Annual Meeting in person? What do I need to bring?” on page 3 of the Proxy Statement.

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Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR each of the following candidates:

 

1. Election of the following nominees as Directors:

Nominees:

 

  01) Joseph J. Lhota
  02) Thomas V. Reifenheiser
  03) John R. Ryan
  04) Vincent Tese
  05) Leonard Tow

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:

 

2. Ratification of the appointment of independent registered public accounting firm.

 

3. Approval of Cablevision Systems Corporation Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Plan.

 

4. Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation.

The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposals:

 

5. Stockholder proposal for a political contributions report.

 

6. Stockholder proposal to adopt a recapitalization plan.

In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

 

 

Directions to Cablevision’s corporate headquarters: From the West: NYC and North Shore of Nassau County

 

Northern State Parkway East to Exit 36 South - South Oyster Bay Road. Continue on South Oyster Bay Road, passing Old Country Road and then make a left onto Stewart Avenue. Straight on Stewart until 1111 Stewart Avenue on right.

 

Long Island Expressway East to Exit 43. Make right at light onto South Oyster Bay Road. Continue straight passing Old Country Road and then make a left onto Stewart Avenue. Straight on Stewart until 1111 Stewart Avenue on right.

 

From the East: Toward NYC from Suffolk County

 

Northern State Parkway West to Exit 36 South - South Oyster Bay Road. Continue straight passing Old Country Road and then make a left onto Stewart Avenue. Straight on Stewart until 1111 Stewart Avenue on right.

 

Long Island Expressway West to Exit 43 - South Oyster Bay Road. Make left at light onto South Oyster Bay Road. Continue straight passing Old Country Road and then make left onto Stewart Avenue. Straight on Stewart until 1111 Stewart Avenue on right.

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 22, 2014.

 

CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION

 

LOGO

1111 STEWART AVENUE

BETHPAGE, NY 11714-3581

Meeting Information

Meeting Type:              Annual Meeting

For holders as of:         March 28, 2014

Date: May 22, 2014            Time: 10:00 A.M.

Location:    Company’s Executive Offices

1111 Stewart Avenue

Bethpage, New York

TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING YOU MUST OBTAIN AN ADMISSION TICKET AT WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM Questions? Please contact us at 1-866-232-3037.

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

 

M72301-P50884

—    Before You Vote    —

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT                    ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

How to View Online:

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

1) BY INTERNET:            www.proxyvote.com

2) BY TELEPHONE:        1-800-579-1639

3) BY E-MAIL*:                sendmaterial@proxyvote.com

 

  * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) in the subject line.  

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 10, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.

—    How To Vote    —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

Vote In Person: The stockholder meeting has admission requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an admission ticket. Please see below for more information. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on May 21, 2014. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO available when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form.

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

Admission Tickets: To attend the stockholder meeting you must have an admission ticket. To obtain an admission ticket, go to www.proxyvote.com or call 1-866-232-3037. The deadline to obtain an admission ticket is 5:00 P.M. on May 12, 2014. For further details, read “How do I attend the 2014 Annual Meeting in person? What do I need to bring?” on page 3 of the Proxy Statement.

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Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR each of the following candidates:

 

1. Election of the following nominees as Directors:

Nominees:

 

01)   Rand V. Araskog

   

07)   Kristin A. Dolan

02)   Edward C. Atwood

   

08)   Patrick F. Dolan

03)   Frank J. Biondi

   

09)   Thomas C. Dolan

04)   Charles F. Dolan

   

10)   Deborah Dolan-Sweeney

05)   James L. Dolan

   

11)   Brian G. Sweeney

06)   Kathleen M. Dolan

   

12)   Marianne Dolan Weber

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:

 

2. Ratification of the appointment of independent registered public accounting firm.

 

3. Approval of Cablevision Systems Corporation Amended and Restated 2006 Employee Stock Plan.

 

4. Non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation.

The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposals:

 

5. Stockholder proposal for a political contributions report.

 

6. Stockholder proposal to adopt a recapitalization plan.

In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

 

 

Directions to Cablevision’s corporate headquarters: From the West: NYC and North Shore of Nassau County

 

Northern State Parkway East to Exit 36 South - South Oyster Bay Road. Continue on South Oyster Bay Road, passing Old Country Road and then make a left onto Stewart Avenue. Straight on Stewart until 1111 Stewart Avenue on right.

 

Long Island Expressway East to Exit 43. Make right at light onto South Oyster Bay Road. Continue straight passing Old Country Road and then make a left onto Stewart Avenue. Straight on Stewart until 1111 Stewart Avenue on right.

 

From the East: Toward NYC from Suffolk County

 

Northern State Parkway West to Exit 36 South - South Oyster Bay Road. Continue straight passing Old Country Road and then make a left onto Stewart Avenue. Straight on Stewart until 1111 Stewart Avenue on right.

 

Long Island Expressway West to Exit 43 - South Oyster Bay Road. Make left at light onto South Oyster Bay Road. Continue straight passing Old Country Road and then make left onto Stewart Avenue. Straight on Stewart until 1111 Stewart Avenue on right.

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