Disney/ABC reaches agreement in principle with Altice

NEW YORK (WABC) -- We have some important programming news for our viewers who subscribe to the Optimum cable service.

Our parent company- Disney/ABC- has reached an agreement in principle with Altice- the parent company of Optimum- and we have extended the deadline for their customers to continue receiving WABC, the ESPN and Disney Channels, and Freeform while we try to finalize the terms.