Stringfellow's of New York, Ltd. v. City of New York, and Times Square Business Improvement District…

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division’s summary‑judgment ruling that New York City’s amended zoning resolution for adult‑entertainment establishments does not violate the free‑speech guarantees of the State Constitution or the First Amendment. The Court held the ordinance is content‑neutral, narrowly tailored to address documented secondary effects, and provides adequate alternative sites, rejecting the plaintiffs’ standing, vagueness, and taking arguments.