Here's what NY Daily News says about Special Editions; their subscribers can opt out:

All home delivery subscriptions will automatically include Special Editions, including the Thanksgiving Edition (if applicable), annually. If the Special Editions require an additional fee, you will be notified of the number and cost of Special Editions included in your home delivery subscription at the time of purchase and/or renewal of your subscription. The cost of these Special Editions will reduce the price you paid for your subscription and will shorten the length of your subscription UNLESS YOU OPT OUT of receiving them. If you prefer not to receive these Special Editions, you must call Subscriber Services for the particular newspaper at the phone number in Section 12 (Contact Us) below to opt out. If you do not opt out, your account will be billed automatically and your term will be shortened. Future prices may be higher, and there may be additional Special Editions in future home delivery subscriptions. We reserve the right to increase rates and editions at any time. In addition to Special Editions, pay through dates will be affected by different factors, including but not limited to, changes in delivery, service adjustments, delivery surcharges, and interruptions in service.

In general, the subscription terms are unreasonable; they can change the price and the terms at any time. Although they claim to notify you, if the notification goes to spam, you'll be liable for the extra cost:

From time to time, we may modify, add to, supplement or delete portions of these Subscription Terms, so we encourage you to review periodically these Subscription Terms and the Terms of Service applicable to each service you use. If you continue to use the services after we change these Subscription Terms, you accept all changes.

In other words, you won't be notified of any changes in the terms.
SUBSCRIBER TERMS AND CONDITIONS – Tribune Publishing