If I am missing something about the Direct TV special channel not in the news release I may be wrong, but isn't no more than anyone who lives in those areas would get, either by satellite or ota? I guess it provides those not in the affected area with local coverage, but the news channels are running local feeds all the time.
In addition if you have the Superstations or AAD you have access to some local coverage in NY, NJ, CT.
In addition if you have the Superstations or AAD you have access to some local coverage in NY, NJ, CT.