er Oy eet ne Congress of the Cited States ‘oom, counters ‘Bouse of Representatives: omcrou comes ame ‘Whishington, WE 20815-3222 Saly 9, 2019 Me. Randall Stevenson Mr. Perty A. Sook aTer [Nexstar Media Group, inc. 208 South Akard Strcet 545, John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75202 Irving, TX 75062 ear Mr. Stevenson and Mr, Sook {Lam writing regarding the dispute between AT&T and several local networks in Central New York and the Southern Tier, including WSYR in Syracuse, WFXV, WPNY, and WUTR in Utica, and WIVT and WBGH in Binghamton. ‘This contractual dispute has resulted in the blackout of these stations for DirecTV customers in cour area. While I understand that both of your companies are engaged in negotiations, and I will ‘not take a postion on either side of this business matter, Iam concerned with the negative impact this blackout is having on my constituents. Families in Upstate New York rely on their local broadcast channels for news and weather, including public safety information. These stations provide erucial information on severe thunderstorms, flooding, and dangcrous winter weather. ‘When they go off te air, local residents are left in the dark about important issues and events that impact ther families” safer. encourage your companies to negotiate a fair deal that returns these channels tothe airwaves as soon as possible. As your companies make decisions during this negotiation, Task that you keep the best interest of my constituents in mind and do not jeopardize ther access to these vita local networks, Sincerly. Aauhiony By Member of Congress