ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP
SC 13D/A, 1999-03-19
CABLE & OTHER PAY TELEVISION SERVICES
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 13D
                    Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                               (Amendment No. 8)*

                       ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

                                (Name of Issuer)

                              Class A Common Stock

                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                   006848 10 5

                                 (CUSIP Number)

                         Carl E. Rothenberger, Jr., Esq.
                                One Oxford Centre
                          301 Grant Street, 20th Floor
                            Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1410
                              Phone: (412) 562-8826

            (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized
                     to Receive Notices and Communications)

                                  March 5, 1999

             (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report
the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box . ___

Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement.____ (A fee is
not required only if the reporting person: (1) has a previous statement on file
reporting beneficial ownership of more than five percent of the class of
securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed no amendment subsequent
thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five percent or less of such class.)
(See Rule 13d-7.)

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and
for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).


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                                                                   2
CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Person S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of
                  Above Person

                  John J. Rigas, Michael J. Rigas, Timothy J. Rigas, James P. 
                  Rigas, Ellen K. Rigas, and Daniel R. Milliard
                  (collectively, the "Limited Purpose Group")

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group   (a)
                                                                     (b)X

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                         PF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

         (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization

                  The members of the Limited Purpose Group are citizens of the
United States of America.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>                                                                 <C>              
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power                                            32,800,474 Shares
           Shares
        Beneficially           (8)     Shared Voting Power                                           2,399,151 Shares
          Owned by
            Each               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power                                                     0**
          Reporting
         Person With           (10)    Shared Dispositive Power                                                   0**
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
                                                    35,119,625**

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                            56.3%

         (14)     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                            00

         **See Item 5 and Schedule C for further explanation.


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                                                                   3
CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. 
                  of Above Persons

                  John J. Rigas                       (SS# ###-##-####)

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group  (a)X **
                                                                    (b)
                  **Solely with respect to voting for the election of directors.
                       See Item 5 for further explanation.

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                         PF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)


       (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization United States of America

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>                                                               <C>             
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power                                             6,216,855 Shares
           Shares
        Beneficially           (8)     Shared Voting Power                                          28,982,770 Shares
          Owned by
            Each               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power                                        5,856,755 Shares
          Reporting
         Person With           (10)    Shared Dispositive Power                                     24,486,330 Shares
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
                  30,343,085 (which includes 97,949 shares beneficially owned by
                  Dorellenic, 4,000,000 shares beneficially owned by Highland
                  Holdings II, and 17,990,230 shares beneficially owned or
                  deemed to be beneficially owned by Highland Holdings, each a
                  general partnership in which John J. Rigas is a general
                  partner, and 2,398,151 shares beneficially owned by Doris
                  Holdings, L.P., a limited partnership).***

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares X
                  Excludes 4,856,540 shares beneficially owned by other members
                  of the Limited Purpose Group for which John J. Rigas shares
                  the right to vote for the election of directors and as to
                  which shares he disclaims beneficial ownership.***

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                            52.6%

         (14)     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                            IN

         ***See Item 5 and Schedule C for further explanation.


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                                                                   4
CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. 
                  of Above Persons

                  Michael J. Rigas                    (SS# ###-##-####)

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group  (a)X **
                                                                    (b)
                  **Solely with respect to voting for the election of directors.
                     See Item 5 for further explanation.

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                         PF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)


        (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization

                  United States of America

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>    <C>
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power
           Shares                      0--for election of directors only.
        Beneficially                   1,818,221--for all other voting purposes (see Item 5).
          Owned by
            Each               (8)     Shared Voting Power
          Reporting                    25,557,851--for election of directors only.
           Person                      23,739,630--for all other voting purposes (see Item 5).
            With
                               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power
                                       1,818,221
                               (10)    Shared Dispositive Power
                                       24,486,330
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
                  26,304,551 (which includes 97,949 shares beneficially owned by
                  Dorellenic, 4,000,000 shares beneficially owned by Highland
                  Holdings II, and 17,990,230 shares beneficially owned or
                  deemed to be beneficially owned by Highland Holdings, each a
                  general partnership in which Michael J. Rigas is a general
                  partner, and 2,398,151 shares beneficially owned by Doris
                  Holdings, L.P., a limited partnership).***

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                            49.0%

         (14)     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                           IN                  

         ***See Item 5 and Schedule C for further explanation.


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                                                                   5
CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. 
                  of Above Persons

                  Timothy J. Rigas                    (SS# ###-##-####)

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group  (a)X **
                                                                    (b)
                 **Solely with respect to voting for the election  of directors.
                   See Item 5 for further explanation.

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                         PF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)


         (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization

                  United States of America

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>    <C>                  
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power
           Shares                      0--for election of directors only.
        Beneficially                   1,818,221--for all other voting purposes (see Item 5).
          Owned by
            Each               (8)     Shared Voting Power
          Reporting                    25,557,851--for election of directors only.
           Person                      23,739,630--for all other voting purposes (see Item 5).
            With
                               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power
                                       1,818,221
                               (10)    Shared Dispositive Power
                                       24,486,330
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
                  26,304,551 (which includes 97,949 shares beneficially owned by
                  Dorellenic, 4,000,000 shares beneficially owned by Highland
                  Holdings II, and 17,990,230 shares beneficially owned or
                  deemed to be beneficially owned by Highland Holdings, each a
                  general partnership in which Timothy J. Rigas is a general
                  partner, and 2,398,151 shares beneficially owned by Doris
                  Holdings, L.P., a limited partnership).***

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                            49.0%

         (14)     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                             IN                
                  ***See Item 5 and Schedule C for further explanation.


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                                                                   6
CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. 
                  of Above Persons

         James P. Rigas                               (SS# ###-##-####)

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group  (a)X **
                                                                    (b)
                  **Solely with respect to voting for the election of directors.
                    See Item 5 for further explanation.

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                         PF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)


         (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization

                  United States of America

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>    <C>                  
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power
           Shares                      0--for election of directors only.
        Beneficially                   1,053,685--for all other voting purposes (see Item 5).
          Owned by
            Each               (8)     Shared Voting Power
          Reporting                    24,793,315--for election of directors only.
           Person                      23,739,630--for all other voting purposes (see Item 5).
            With
                               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power
                                       1,053,685
                               (10)    Shared Dispositive Power
                                       24,486,330
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
                  25,540,015 (which includes 97,949 shares beneficially owned by
                  Dorellenic, 4,000,000 shares beneficially owned by Highland
                  Holdings II, and 17,990,230 shares beneficially owned or
                  deemed to be beneficially owned by Highland Holdings, each a
                  general partnership in which James P. Rigas is a general
                  partner, and 2,398,151 shares beneficially owned by Doris
                  Holdings, L.P., a limited partnership).***

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                            48.3%

         (14)      Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                            IN

                  ***See Item 5 and Schedule C for further explanation.


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                                                                   9
CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. 
                  of Above Persons

                  Ellen K. Rigas                      (SS# ###-##-####)

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group  (a)X **
                                                                    (b)
                 **Solely with respect to voting for the election  of directors.
                   See Item 5 for further explanation.

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                         PF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)


        (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization

                  United States of America

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>    <C>                  
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power
           Shares                      0--for election of directors only.
        Beneficially                   165,413--for all other voting purposes (see Item 5).
          Owned by
            Each               (8)     Shared Voting Power
          Reporting                    22,253,592--for election of directors only.
           Person                      22,088,179--for all other voting purposes (see Item 5).
            With
                               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power
                                       165,413
                               (10)    Shared Dispositive Power
                                       22,088,179
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
                  22,253,592 (which includes 97,949 shares beneficially owned by
                  Dorellenic, 4,000,000 shares beneficially owned by Highland
                  Holdings II, and 17,990,230 shares beneficially owned or
                  deemed to be beneficially owned by Highland Holdings, each a
                  general partnership in which Ellen K. Rigas is a general
                  partner).

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                            42.8%

         (14)      Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                            IN                 


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CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. 
                  of Above Persons

                  Daniel R. Milliard                  (SS# ###-##-####)

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group  (a)X **
                                                                    (b)
                 **Solely with respect to voting for the election  of directors.
                   See Item 5 for further explanation.

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                         PF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)


        (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization

                  United States of America

<TABLE>
<CAPTION> 
<S>                            <C>                                                                   <C>     
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power                                                     0 Shares
           Shares
        Beneficially           (8)     Shared Voting Power                                               1,000 Shares
          Owned by
            Each               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power                                                0 Shares
          Reporting
         Person With           (10)    Shared Dispositive Power                                              0 Shares
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
                                                                     1,000

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                             0%

         (14)     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                            IN

                  ***See Item 5 and Schedule C for further explanation.


<PAGE>


CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. 
                  of Above Persons

                  Doris Holdings, L.P.

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group  (a)
                                                                    (b)

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                      PF/AF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)


         (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization

                  State of Delaware

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>                                                                <C>     
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power                                                     0 Shares
           Shares
        Beneficially           (8)     Shared Voting Power                                           2,398,151 Shares
          Owned by
            Each               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power                                                0 Shares
          Reporting
         Person With           (10)    Shared Dispositive Power                                      2,398,151 Shares
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
                                                          2,398,151

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                             5.7%

         (14)     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                            PN



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                                                                  10
CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. 
                  of Above Persons

                  Eleni Acquisition, Inc.

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group  (a)
                                                                    (b)

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                         AF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)


         (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization

                  State of Delaware

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                            <C>                                                              <C>     
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power                                                     0 Shares
           Shares
        Beneficially           (8)     Shared Voting Power                                           2,398,151 Shares
          Owned by
            Each               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power                                                0 Shares
          Reporting
         Person With           (10)    Shared Dispositive Power                                      2,398,151 Shares
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
                                                          2,398,151

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                             5.7%

         (14)     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                            CO



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                                                                  18
CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. 
                  of Above Persons

                  Highland Holdings

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group  (a)
                                                                    (b)

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                      PF/AF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

         (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization

                  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

<S>                            <C>                                                             <C>     
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power                                                     0 Shares
           Shares
        Beneficially           (8)     Shared Voting Power                                          17,990,230 Shares
          Owned by
            Each               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power                                                0 Shares
          Reporting
         Person With           (10)    Shared Dispositive Power                                     17,990,230 Shares
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
                  17,990,230 (including 9,433,962 deemed beneficially owned by
                  Highland Preferred Communications, L.L.C., a 100% owned 
                  subsidiary, 8,506,268 held by Highland Communications, L.L.C.,
                  a 100% owned subsidiary, and 50,000 owned by Bucktail
                  Broadcasting Corporation, a majority owned subsidiary of 
                  Highland Holdings).

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                            34.8%

         (14)     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                            PN



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CUSIP No.:        006848 10 5

         (1)      Names of Reporting Persons S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. 
                  of Above Persons

                  Highland Holdings II

         (2)      Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group  (a)
                                                                    (b)

         (3)      SEC Use Only

         (4)      Source of Funds
                                                      PF/AF/00

         (5)      Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
                  Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

         (6)      Citizenship or Place of Organization

                  State of Delaware

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

<S>                            <C>                                                              <C>     
          Number of            (7)     Sole Voting Power                                                     0 Shares
           Shares
        Beneficially           (8)     Shared Voting Power                                           4,000,000 Shares
          Owned by
            Each               (9)     Sole Dispositive Power                                                0 Shares
          Reporting
         Person With           (10)    Shared Dispositive Power                                      4,000,000 Shares
</TABLE>

         (11)     Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
                                                     4,000,000

         (12)     Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
                  Shares

         (13)     Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
                                                             9.4%

         (14)     Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
                                                            PN



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                  This Schedule 13D Amendment No. 8 ("Amendment No. 8") relates 
to the Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of Adelphia
Communications Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"). This
Amendment No. 8 amends and supplements the Schedule 13D previously filed with
the Commission on May 27, 1988 (the "Original Schedule 13D"), as amended by
amendments filed thereto through and including Amendment No. 7 ("Amendment No.
7" and, collectively with the Original Schedule 13D and Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 3,
4, 5 and 6 thereto, the "Schedule 13D Filings") by the Limited Purpose Group and
the other filing parties thereto.

                  The descriptions contained in this Amendment No. 8 of certain
agreements and documents are qualified in their entirety by reference to the
complete texts of such agreements and documents, which have been filed as
exhibits to the Schedule 13D, as amended hereby, and incorporated by reference
herein.

1.       SECURITY AND ISSUER

                  This statement relates to the Class A Common Stock, par value
$.01 per share, of Adelphia Communications Corporation, whose principal
executive offices are located at Main at Water Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania
16915. The shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the
Company are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-to-one
basis. The Class A Common Stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 while Adelphia's Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, has not
been so registered. The information in this Amendment No. 8 reflects the
issuance, since Amendment No. 7, of 1,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock by 
the Company on February 23, 1999.

2.       IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND

                  Doris Holdings, L.P. ("Doris") is a Delaware limited 
partnership whose general partner is Eleni Acquisition, Inc. ("Eleni"). All of
the individuals who are the executive officers, directors and controlling
persons of Eleni are listed in Schedule A hereto. The principal business and
office address of each of Doris and Eleni is Main at Water Street, Coudersport,
Pennsylvania 16915.

                  Highland Holdings ("Highland") and Highland Holdings II
("Highland II") are each a Pennsylvania general partnership. All of the
individuals who are the general partners of Highland and Highland II include
John J. Rigas, Michael J. Rigas, Timothy J. Rigas, James P. Rigas and Ellen K.
Rigas, each of which is listed on Schedule A hereto. The principal business and
office address of both Highland and Highland II is Main at Water Street,
Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915. Highland is the sole member of Highland
Communications, L.L.C. ("HC") and Highland Preferred Communications, L.L.C.
("HPC"), Delaware limited liability companies which act solely by and through
Highland, the sole member, and is the majority owner of Bucktail Communications
Corporation ("Bucktail").
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(a) See Schedule A attached hereto for each other person filing this Amendment
No. 8.

(b) See Schedule A for the residence or business address of each other person
filing this Amendment No. 8.

3.       SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION

                  Not Applicable.

4.       PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION

                  Not Applicable.

5.       INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER

                  Not Applicable.

6.       CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT 
         TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER

                  On March 5, 1999, the Company announced that it had entered
into a definitive agreement (the "Merger Agreement") to acquire Century
Communications Corp. by merger (the "Merger"). This transaction is subject to
shareholder approval by Century and Adelphia and other customary closing
conditions. (See Forms 8-K filed by the Company filed on March 5, 1999 and March
9, 1999).

                  In connection with the Merger, on March 5, 1999, John Rigas,
Michael Rigas, Timothy Rigas and James Rigas (the "Rigas Parties") entered into
a Class B Voting Agreement with Century Communications Corp. ("Voting
Agreement"). In the Voting Agreement, the Rigas Parties agreed to vote their
shares of Class B Common Stock of the Company (i) in favor of all items or
proposals of the Company necessary to effect the Merger, including the calling
of any stockholder meetings, and (ii) against any amendment to the Company's
charter and bylaws or other proposal, which would impede, frustrate, prevent or
nullify the Merger or the Merger Agreement or any of the transactions
contemplated thereby or change the voting rights of any class of capital stock
of the Company. The Voting Agreement, which is incorporated herein by reference
and is attached hereto as an exhibit under Item 7, will terminate on the earlier
of June 5, 2000, the effective time of the Merger, or the termination of the
Merger Agreement.

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7.       MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS

     Exhibit No.

         14.      Rigas Class B Voting Agreement, dated as of March 5, 1999,
                  among Century Communications Corp., John Rigas, Michael Rigas,
                  Timothy Rigas and James Rigas (incorporated herein by
                  reference is Exhibit 10.02 to the Form 8-K of Adelphia
                  Communications Corporation filed March 9, 1999 (Commission
                  File No. 000-16014)).



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                  After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and
belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>

<S>                                                  <C>
March 15, 1999                                       /s/Michael J. Rigas                                           
Date                                                 Signature


                                                     John J. Rigas, individually and as a member of the
                                                     Limited Purpose Group by Michael J. Rigas,
                                                     Attorney-in-Fact                                              
                                                     Name/Title



March 15, 1999                                       /s/Michael J. Rigas                                           
Date                                                 Signature



                                                     Michael J. Rigas, individually and as a member of the Limited Purpose Group  
                                                     Name/Title



March 15, 1999                                       /s/Michael J. Rigas                                           
Date                                                 Signature



                                                     Timothy J. Rigas, individually and as a member of the Limited Purpose Group by
                                                     Michael J. Rigas, Attorney-in-Fact                            
                                                     Name/Title



March 15, 1999                                       /s/Michael J. Rigas                                           
Date                                                 Signature


                                                     James P. Rigas, individually and as a member of the Limited Purpose Group by
                                                     Michael J. Rigas, Attorney-in-Fact                            
                                                     Name/Title


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March 15, 1999                                       /s/Michael J. Rigas                                           
Date                                                 Signature


                                                     Ellen K. Rigas, individually and as a member of the Limited Purpose Group by
                                                     Michael J. Rigas, Attorney-in-Fact                            
                                                     Name/Title



March 15, 1999                                       /s/Michael J. Rigas                                           
Date                                                 Signature



                                                     Daniel R. Milliard,individually and as a member of the Limited Purpose Group by
                                                     Michael J. Rigas, Attorney-in-Fact                            
                                                     Name/Title



March 15, 1999                                       DORIS HOLDINGS, L.P.
Date

                                                     By:  Eleni Acquisition, Inc., General Partner


                                                     By:  /s/ Michael J. Rigas                                     
                                                           Signature


                                                     Michael J. Rigas, Vice President                              
                                                     Name/Title



March 15, 1999                                       ELENI ACQUISITION, INC.
Date

                                                     By:  /s/ Michael J. Rigas                                     
                                                           Signature


                                                     Michael J. Rigas, Vice President                              
                                                     Name/Title

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March 15, 1999                                       HIGHLAND HOLDINGS
Date

                                                     By:  /s/ Michael J. Rigas                                     
                                                           Signature


                                                     Michael J. Rigas, Partner                                     
                                                     Name/Title



March 15, 1999                                       HIGHLAND HOLDINGS II
Date

                                                     By:  /s/ Michael J. Rigas                                     
                                                           Signature


                                                     Michael J. Rigas, Partner                                     
                                                     Name/Title
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<S>                                                        <C>
                                                            Principal Occupation or Employment and Principal
Name and Business Address                                   Business and Address

John J. Rigas                                               Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
Main at Water Street                                        Adelphia Communications Corporation
Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915                             Main at Water Street
                                                            Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915

Michael J. Rigas                                            Executive Vice President
Main at Water Street                                        Adelphia Communications Corporation
Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915                             Main at Water Street
                                                            Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915

Timothy J. Rigas                                            Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Main at Water Street                                          Officer and Treasurer
Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915                             Adelphia Communications Corporation
                                                            Main at Water Street
                                                            Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915

James P. Rigas                                              Executive Vice President
Main at Water Street                                        Adelphia Communications Corporation
Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915                             Main at Water Street
                                                            Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915

Ellen K. Rigas                                              Self-employed
Main at Water Street                                        Adelphia Communications Corporation
Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915                             Main at Water Street
                                                            Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915

Daniel R. Milliard                                          President, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary
Main at Water Street                                        Hyperion Telecommunications, Inc.
Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915                             Main at Water Street
                                                            Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915
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                                                  SCHEDULE C
                                                      TO
CUSIP No. 006848 10 5                            SCHEDULE 13D
                                               (AMENDMENT NO. 8)

                                                                21
1.

2.       PERCENT OF CLASS

                  LIMITED PURPOSE GROUP. Based upon 62,498,849 shares of Class A
Common Stock outstanding (which assumes the conversion of 10,736,544 shares of
Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock by each of the members of the
Limited Purpose Group and by Dorellenic, and the conversion of 80,000 shares of
Series C Preferred Stock into 9,433,962 shares of Class A Common Stock by
Highland Holdings), the Limited Purpose Group's beneficial ownership represents
56.3%.

                  LIMITED PURPOSE GROUP MEMBERS AND INDIVIDUAL REPORTING
                  PERSONS.

                  JOHN J. RIGAS: Based upon 57,645,309 shares of Class A Common
                  Stock outstanding (which assumes the conversion of 5,883,004
                  shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by John J. Rigas
                  and by Dorellenic into shares of Class A Common Stock, and the
                  conversion of 80,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock into
                  9,433,962 shares of Class A Common Stock by Highland
                  Holdings), John J. Rigas' beneficial ownership represents
                  52.6%. In addition, John J. Rigas shares or has the right by
                  agreement to direct the vote for the election of directors of,
                  and to consent to the private sale of, an additional 4,856,540
                  shares of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by the other
                  members of the Limited Purpose Group (assuming such persons
                  converted their Class B Common Stock into Class A Common
                  Stock) which increases John J. Rigas' beneficial ownership to
                  57.2%.

                  MICHAEL J. RIGAS AND TIMOTHY J. RIGAS: Based upon 53,678,275
                  shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding (which assumes
                  respectively, for each individual, the conversion of 1,915,970
                  shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by such person
                  and by Dorellenic into shares of Class A Common Stock, and the
                  conversion of 80,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock into
                  9,433,962 shares of Class A Common Stock by Highland
                  Holdings), each such individual's beneficial ownership
                  represents 49.0%.

                  JAMES P. RIGAS: Based upon 52,913,939 shares of Class A Common
                  Stock outstanding (which assumes the conversion of 1,151,634
                  shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by James P.
                  Rigas and Dorellenic into shares of Class A Common Stock, and
                  the conversion of 80,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock
                  into 9,433,962 shares of Class A Common Stock by Highland
                  Holdings), James P. Rigas' beneficial ownership represents
                  48.3%.
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                  ELLEN K. RIGAS: Based upon 52,024,067 shares of Class A Common
                  Stock outstanding (which assumes the conversion of 261,762
                  shares of Class B Common Stock held of record by Ellen K.
                  Rigas and by Dorellenic into shares of Class A Common Stock,
                  and the conversion of 80,000 shares of Series C Preferred
                  Stock into 9,433,962 shares of Class A Common Stock by
                  Highland Holdings), Ellen K. Rigas' beneficial ownership
                  represents 42.8%.

                  DANIEL R. MILLIARD:  Daniel R. Milliard's beneficial ownership
                  represents 0.0%.

                  HIGHLAND HOLDINGS: Based on 51,762,305 shares of Class A
                  Common Stock outstanding (which assumes the conversion of
                  80,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock into 9,433,962
                  shares of Class A Common Stock by Highland Holdings),
                  Highland's beneficial ownership represents 34.8%.

                  DORIS HOLDINGS, L.P. (AND, AS TO THE SAME SHARES, ELENI 
                  ACQUISITION, INC.):  Based on 42,328,343 shares of Class A
                  Common Stock outstanding, SHHH's beneficial ownership 
                  represents 5.7%.

                  HIGHLAND HOLDINGS II:  Based on 42,328,343 shares of Class A
                  Common Stock outstanding, Highland II's beneficial
                  ownership represents 9.4%.








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