Stations in 88 Cities Added to News App on Amazon Fire TV
ABC, Tegna, CBSN, Cox, Scripps and Altice provide local stories
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Amazon said it is adding on-demand local news in 88 more cities to the news app on Fire TV.
The stories come from stations owned by The Walt Disney Co.’s ABC Television Stations, CBSN, Tegna, Cox, The E.W. Scripps Co. and Altice USA.
Amazon introduced local news last year in 12 cities, including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
“Local news helps our customers stay connected to important issues and updates within their communities,” said Charlotte Maines, director of Amazon Fire TV. “In the last year especially, local news has been incredibly helpful in an uncertain environment and our viewers continue to ask for more news options. This expansion will bring a truly local experience to both Fire TV and the streaming industry.”
Newly added markets include Detroit, Phoenix, New Orleans, Salt Lake City and Orlando.