The state’s highest court heard arguments Thursday on whether New York City has proven, as directed by the court in 2005, that city ordinances limiting operation of “adult establishments” such as topless clubs and X-rated videos are constitutional.
The ordinances in question were initially enacted by New York City in 1995 and amended in 2001. They limit the location of adult clubs and stores to areas of the city zoned for industrial and commercial uses. They were initially adopted based on a 1994 study by the city, which found the adult-oriented businesses caused negative secondary effects, such as increased crime, on the areas surrounding the establishments.
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