Under the deal, Cablevision would own about 97 percent while Tribune would retain about 3 percent and ownership of real estate assets.

“Newsday is one of the great names in the history of American journalism, and it is both an honor and privilege to return Newsday back to Long Island-based ownership after nearly 40 years,” said Charles Dolan, Cablevision’s founder and chairman.

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