NYC Seeks to Intervene in Cable LFA Order Appeal

New York City asked for 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals OK to intervene on behalf of locality petitioners challenge the FCC's cable TV local franchise authority order. In a docket 19-72391 unopposed motion Monday (in Pacer), New York said it will be "significantly impacted" by the order, which exceeds FCC statutory authority, but its interests aren't adequately represented by the petitioners. The court last week consolidated complaints brought by multiple communities (see 1910150015).